New Delhi, January 07, 2026: Israel-based Senecio Robotics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BVG India Limited to introduce advanced Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)–based mosquito control solutions in India. The collaboration aims to deploy a non-GMO, chemical-free, and environmentally responsible approach to mosquito population management using artificial intelligence and robotics.
The MoU was signed at a formal ceremony supported by the Embassy of Israel in India and attended by Mr. Yaniv Revach, Consul General of Israel to India, highlighting growing India–Israel cooperation in science-led public health innovation.
The proposed solution is based on the Sterile Insect Technique, a globally recognised method supported by international public health frameworks, including guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). The approach involves the controlled release of locally sourced, non-biting male mosquitoes that are rendered sterile. As female mosquitoes typically mate only once, mating with sterile males results in non-viable eggs, leading to a gradual and natural reduction in mosquito populations. The method involves no genetic modification, no gene editing, and no environmental spraying.
Senecio Robotics will deploy its AI- and robotics-enabled production platform, which automates mosquito rearing, sorting, and quality assurance at scale. The platform is designed to adapt production to local mosquito species, climatic conditions, and population density, enabling large-area coverage while maintaining biological and environmental integrity.
“This MoU represents a practical step toward making SIT operational at scale,” said Hanan Lepek, Founder and CEO of Senecio Robotics. “Our AI and robotics platform was developed to transform a proven biological method into a reliable, scalable public-health solution. Partnering with BVG allows us to localize production and deliver a solution that protects human health while respecting the environment.”
BVG India brings nationwide operational capabilities, with a workforce of over 100,000 employees supporting large-scale public and private sector programs. Commenting on the collaboration, BVG stated, “BVG India Limited and Israel-based Senecio Robotics have signed a MoU to introduce advanced, non-GMO mosquito control solutions in India using AI-driven Sterile Insect Technology (SIT), advancing sustainable public-health outcomes while protecting the environment. This collaboration reflects the shared India–Israel commitment to science-based innovation and scalable public-health solutions.”
Highlighting the significance of the partnership, Mr. Yaniv Revach, Consul General of Israel to India, said: “Senecio Robotics is a novel Israeli company supported by the Israeli Innovation Authority and the BIRD Foundation, applying AI-driven Sterile Insect Technique to address mosquito populations. I believe that BVG’s expertise in facility management will give Senecio wider access across the Indian market, and together they can contribute to making India healthier.”
Senecio Robotics operates with support from the Israeli government and has also received backing from the European Innovation Council under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. The collaboration will focus on establishing local production and deployment pathways in India in coordination with relevant stakeholders, with the objective of supporting long-term mosquito control while safeguarding ecosystems and non-target species.
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