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.
Davide Bellotti, Eucentre’s technical expert, will participate in the EU MODEX exercise, dedicated to the management of seismic and medical emergencies, which will be held in Lisbon from 27 to 31 January 2025. The European Commission confirmed Ing. Bellotti’s participation testifies to our role in the preparation and management of seismic emergencies at an international level.
The MODEX (Modular Exercise), a programme for training and preparing modules and international experts for missions within the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, will be a practical field designed to simulate interventions in post-earthquake emergency scenarios. In this context, Ing. Bellotti will work as a technical expert in structural engineering in the EUCPT team (European Union Civil Protection Team), working alongside a group of international search and rescue (USAR) and medical specialists called upon to test their operational skills in a critical and realistic context.
This experience is a further step in the advanced training of our specialists, consolidating Eucentre’s role in promoting seismic safety. Participation in the MODEX international exercises is not only an opportunity for our experts to grow but also helps to strengthen cooperation and coordination between European countries in responding to seismic emergencies.
Eucentre has always placed practical training and international coordination at the heart of its mission throughout its 20 years of activity. Participating in exercises of this calibre allows our staff to put into practice the skills they have acquired in the seismic and structural fields and strengthen the network of collaborations with the main European institutions involved in civil protection.
This activity reflects our commitment to seismic risk reduction, a goal we pursue through advanced research, experimental testing, and the development of innovative methods. Our goal is always to safeguard lives and reduce infrastructure damage.