AVIA-GIS NV

Their core work

Avia-GIS is a Belgian SME specializing in geospatial intelligence for vector-borne disease monitoring and pest management. They develop mapping and surveillance tools that combine Earth observation data, IoT sensors, and big data analytics to track disease-carrying insects and predict outbreaks. Their work sits at the intersection of public health and environmental monitoring — translating satellite imagery and field data into actionable pest control and epidemic preparedness solutions.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Avia-GIS began with applied IoT and sensor work (IoBee, 2017) and commercial pest management tools (VECMAP IPM, 2018), then progressively moved toward larger-scale public health surveillance. Their later projects (VECTRACK, MOOD) integrate Copernicus Earth observation, big data analytics, and One Health frameworks — a clear shift from localized pest control toward continental-scale epidemic intelligence. The trajectory shows a company scaling up from niche vector mapping into broader data-driven health monitoring.

Avia-GIS is moving toward data science-driven public health surveillance at European scale, combining satellite imagery with epidemiological intelligence — expect them to pursue more One Health and climate-health projects.

How they like to work

Avia-GIS mostly participates as a specialist partner (3 of 4 projects) but has demonstrated coordination capability with VECMAP IPM, their largest-funded project. With 33 unique partners across 13 countries, they operate in mid-to-large consortia and maintain a broad European network rather than relying on a fixed set of repeat collaborators. Their role is typically that of the geospatial and vector-mapping specialist within multidisciplinary health and environment teams.

33 unique consortium partners spread across 13 countries, indicating a well-connected European network. As a Belgian SME, they appear to integrate into diverse international consortia rather than clustering within a single geographic bloc.

What sets them apart

Avia-GIS occupies a rare niche: a private company that bridges geospatial technology and vector-borne disease control. Most organizations in this space are academic or public health institutes — Avia-GIS brings commercial product development (VECMAP platform) and an SME's agility to a domain typically dominated by research institutions. Their ability to combine Copernicus Earth observation data with entomological field expertise makes them a distinctive partner for any consortium working on climate-sensitive health risks.

Highlights from their portfolio

• VECTRACK
  Connects Copernicus satellite services directly to public health vector control — a distinctive Earth observation application.
• VECMAP IPM
  Their only coordinated project with the largest single grant (EUR 1.6M), developing a commercial one-stop-shop platform for urban pest prevention.
• MOOD
  Largest overall funding (EUR 1.1M as participant), positioned them in a major EU disease surveillance initiative using big data and One Health approaches.