Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
Designa is web-based management software developed by the Department of Civil Protection in collaboration with Eucentre. It was activated following the 2009 Abruzzo earthquake. It supports the organisation of assistance for populations affected by calamitous events, facilitating the sheltering, monitoring and relocation of displaced persons in a structured and efficient manner. The application centralises all information relating to displaced persons and their families, including accommodation options (e.g. tents, hotels or self-housing), and enables real-time monitoring of accommodation types, assistance measure progress and related costs.
Designa is accessible via a web interface and can be used by operators at different levels (national, regional and territorial) according to their permissions. Its primary objectives are
- the unambiguous and standardised management of assistance to disaster-stricken populations, reducing inefficiencies and duplication;
- the improvement of transparency and timeliness in operational decisions thanks to real-time, up-to-date data;
- the timely control of costs and resources used is also essential for reporting to national and EU funding sources.
Designa plays a key role in earthquake emergency response, facilitating organised and consistent emergency management and providing essential information for coordination between different territorial levels.
