Youth Green Tech Innovation Hub

Empowering Youth Through
Applied Drone Technologies

Based in Kocani, North Macedonia, EVEC drives innovation at the intersection of drone technology, smart agriculture, and renewable energy through European cooperation.

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10+

Years Experience

15+

EU Projects

12

Partner Countries

500+

Youth Trained

What We Do

Strategic Focus Areas

Drone Innovation

Developing VET curricula and hands-on training programs in UAV technology for youth and educators across Europe.

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Smart Agriculture

Leveraging precision agriculture with drone-based crop monitoring, NDVI analysis, and sustainable farming innovations.

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Renewable Energy

Exploring UAV applications in solar panel inspection, wind farm monitoring, and green energy infrastructure.

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European Cooperation

Building transnational partnerships through Erasmus+ KA2 projects, fostering knowledge exchange across 12+ countries.

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About EVEC

A Decade of Youth Innovation

Founded in 2014 in Kocani, North Macedonia, the European Voluntary and Educational Center Kocani (EVEC) has grown into a recognized innovation hub driving the green transition through applied drone technologies. We connect youth, educators, and organizations across Europe to build skills for the future economy.

Through Erasmus+ partnerships and hands-on VET programs, we empower the next generation to harness UAV technology for sustainable agriculture, environmental monitoring, and renewable energy innovation.

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What Our Partners Say

Voices from Our Network

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Working with EVEC on the GreenDrone VET project opened entirely new possibilities for our students. Their expertise in integrating drone technology with agricultural education is unmatched in the Western Balkans region.

Dr. Maria Kowalski

VET Program Director, TechEd Institute

Poland

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The Erasmus+ mobility organized by EVEC in Kocani was transformative for our youth participants. They returned with practical drone piloting skills and a genuine passion for sustainable agriculture innovation.

Andreas Liakos

Youth Program Coordinator, Green Futures NGO

Greece

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EVEC brings a rare combination of technical drone expertise and deep understanding of EU project management. They are always the first partner I reach out to for new Erasmus+ proposals in the green tech space.