Collaborative project
Presentation
Launched in 2023, the INOVEC project is dedicated to fostering collaborative research and driving innovation to improve surveillance and control of mosquito vectors that carry emerging arboviruses to Europe and beyond.
At the heart of INOVEC is a dynamic pan-European network, made up of several partners specializing in vector research, social sciences and product development. This multidisciplinary collaboration aims to stimulate cutting-edge research, strengthen institutional capacities, foster professional development opportunities, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology to countries facing increasing risk of arboviral diseases.
A key aspect of INOVEC’s mission is the coordinated integration of sectors. Through strategic partnerships, the project strives to raise awareness among policymakers and stakeholders about the urgent need for innovative solutions in vector control.
Key objectives
- Strengthen the preparedness of European, African and Latin American countries to mitigate diseases transmitted by Aedes through skills development, knowledge acquisition and professional development
- Foster a culture of research and innovation in entomology by promoting the development and effectiveness of diagnostic tools (DT), vector control tools (VCT) and communication technologies (CT)
- Create avenues for product development by stimulating connections between companies, biologists and social scientists working on vector control innovations
- Facilitate knowledge exchange by providing advice to policymakers and disseminating the evidence needed to improve access to high-quality vector control products
- Promote accessibility to knowledge by raising public awareness about Aedes mosquitoes and Aedes-borne diseases through community participation and the production of educational materials
- Contribute to the health and well-being of societies by advocating for the sensible, rational and integrated use of vector surveillance and control tools in accordance with regulatory constraints, environmental considerations and local capacities.
