Project Title: Essential Oil-Derived Next Generation Nano-Biopesticides for Sustainable Eco-Friendly Agriculture (EONANOBIOPS)
The EONANOBIOPS project aims to revolutionize crop pest management in Mediterranean agriculture by developing and commercializing a new generation of eco-friendly nano-biopesticides derived from essential oils (EOs). These biopesticides offer an effective, biodegradable, and environmentally safe alternative to synthetic chemicals, helping address major challenges such as pesticide resistance, environmental degradation, and food safety concerns.
Project No.: A_T1.1_0167
Funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme (2021–2027)
Duration: 36 Months
Through a collaborative transnational approach, the project brings together research centers, universities, and SMEs from Palestine, Tunisia, Greece, and Italy. It focuses on:
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Selection and screening of plant essential oils with pesticidal properties,
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Development and nano-encapsulation of EO-based formulations,
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Toxicological and ecological safety assessments,
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Pilot-scale production and market validation,
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Capacity-building, business planning, and regulatory compliance.
The project will directly benefit farmers, SMEs, researchers, and local communities by reducing pesticide use, increasing crop health and yields, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Long-term impacts include improved biodiversity, safer food systems, and new green jobs.
Financial Support
EONANOBIOPS is co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme (2021–2027), with a total budget of €2.77 million, the EU Contribution (89%): €2,4 million. The Programme supports cross-border cooperation in the Mediterranean area to foster innovation, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.
Connect’Innov's role
As a strategic partner, Connect’Innov actively contributes to the valorization, structuring, and dissemination of the innovations resulting from the project. Our levers of action:
Support for entrepreneurship
Support for biopesticide startups toward viable business models and successful market entry.
Skills development
Training agricultural sector stakeholders in sustainable practices and commercialization strategies.
Ecosystem engagement
Establishment of a transnational network to ensure the sustainability of innovations in the MED region.
Knowledge transfer
Dissemination of good agricultural practices through kits and workshops to encourage the adoption of technologies in the field.
Connect'Innov is delighted to be part of the EONANOBIPS project, in partnership with:
Our partners
The Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center (BERC), located in Til near Nablus, Palestine, is a key player in the fields of biodiversity and biotechnology. It operates six laboratories, greenhouses, a gene bank, and experimental fields dedicated to the sustainable use of local natural resources, particularly for the development of bioactive compounds. Renowned for its expertise in studying plant extracts and essential oils with antimicrobial and environmental properties, this institution plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture and innovation in Palestine.
Consortium
