Health

INOVEC strengthens country capacity and promotes integrated, locally adapted vector control and surveillance tools. This addresses the emerging threat of Mosquito-Borne Diseases (MBDs) and contributes to global health. Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, it aims to reduce poverty, improve the environment, and take climate action. INOVEC’s results will reshape norms and policies at organizations like WHO, IAEA, and ECDC.

Environment

In response to the European Food and Safety Authority’s ban on 75% of insecticides, INOVEC develops safe, specific, and sustainable insecticides and repellents. The project also promotes alternative, non-insecticidal, and eco-friendly vector control tools to reduce biocide reliance and minimize impacts on non-target organisms. Through workshops and conferences, INOVEC supports the European Green Deal, driving the transformation of the EU vector control sector beyond 2022.

Economy

Cross-sectoral secondments enhance the maturity of vector control products, communication technologies, and diagnostic tools, easing their market access. The tools create market opportunities and boost the competitiveness of partnering companies. INOVEC also fosters innovation by developing business and opportunities for European start-ups and Small and medium-sized enterprises, while increasing third-country inclusion in the development of new vector control products.

Society

Through cross-sectoral secondments, INOVEC advances vector control products, diagnostics, and communication technologies, easing their market entry. This boosts the competitiveness of partnering companies and creates new market opportunities. INOVEC also supports European start-ups and Small and medium-sized enterprises, fosters public-private sector collaboration, and includes third countries in the scientific development of new vector control tools, expanding its global impact.