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MOBVEC · Project

Mobile Bio-Lab for Rapid Detection and Mapping of Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes

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Imagine a high-tech ambulance that doesn't treat people, but instead hunts for dangerous mosquitoes. It uses smart traps and satellite data to find where outbreaks are starting and identifies the exact virus in the field. This allows health teams to stop a disease from spreading before it becomes a crisis.

By the numbers
17%
Vector-borne diseases share of all infectious diseases
2.5 billion
People at risk of contracting dengue annually
1503
Cases reported in 11 EU countries during 2018 West Nile outbreak
181
Deaths during 2018 West Nile outbreak
The business problem

What needed solving

Health authorities lack a rapid-response system to detect and map invasive, disease-carrying mosquitoes in real-time. This leads to delayed containment of outbreaks, resulting in preventable deaths and high healthcare costs.

The solution

What was built

A mobile bio-lab system including ML-powered smart-traps, GEOSS-compliant risk maps, and a citizen-science surveillance platform.

Audience

Who needs this

National Health MinistriesEpidemiological Research InstitutesInternational Health Organizations (e.g., WHO)Environmental Protection AgenciesEmergency Response Services
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Public Health & Government
enterprise
Target: National Health Agency

If you are a health agency dealing with invasive species like Aedes albopictus — this project developed a mobile bio-lab that provides real-time viral infection data. This allows first-responders to contain outbreaks and prevent deaths, as seen in the 2018 West Nile outbreak.

Environmental Monitoring
SME
Target: Eco-surveillance Firm

If you are a monitoring firm dealing with climate-driven insect migration — this project developed GEOSS compliant vector risk maps. These tools use Copernicus data to predict where disease-carrying mosquitoes will colonize new regions.

Digital Health
mid-size
Target: Epidemiology Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with fragmented outbreak data — this project developed a machine-learning cloud application. It fuses clinical data with IoT sensor inputs to create disease transmission models.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the MOBVEC system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing for the end-user is not listed, though the project received an EU contribution of EUR 2,998,500 for development.

Can this technology be scaled for industrial or global use?

Yes, the project aims to provide a global service using interoperable cloud applications and GEOSS compliant maps to support first-responders worldwide.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the IP details are not specified, but the project is coordinated by IRIDEON SL, an SME.

How does the system integrate with existing satellite data?

The system integrates directly with Copernicus, EGNSS, and GEOSS to build vector risk maps and disease transmission models.

What is the timeline for market availability?

The project period runs from 2023-07-01 to 2027-06-30, with a specific objective to create a pathway for future delivery onto the market.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is lean and industry-heavy, consisting of 7 partners across 3 countries (BE, ES, PT). With a 43% industry ratio and 3 SMEs involved, the project is well-positioned for commercial transition rather than purely academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact IRIDEON SL in Spain for partnership opportunities

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing for the smart-trap ML models.

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