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.
Since its inception, the Eucentre Foundation has devoted a significant portion of its activities to supporting public institutions and governments in their efforts to prevent and manage seismic risk. This institutional commitment is reflected in its ongoing collaboration with local, regional, national, and supranational bodies, including the European Union. Eucentre believes that seismic safety is a collective responsibility requiring the expertise of scientific research.
Over time, Eucentre has supported administrations in highly sensitive and complex contexts, from developing damage scenarios in the event of seismic activity to verifying the safety of buildings in emergencies. Technicians trained with the Foundation’s support often find themselves at the forefront, ready to assess the safety of homes, schools, hospitals, bridges and other strategic infrastructure. However, the commitment does not stop at emergency management. Eucentre also collaborates in the prevention and preparation phases, participating in research projects aimed at reducing risk, developing simulation models and systems for managing the needs of affected populations, and contributing to the definition of more up-to-date and informed technical regulations. Testing structural components and full-scale buildings provides institutions with objective data on which to base decisions, designs, and public investment.
The effectiveness of this approach lies in the Foundation’s ability to combine scientific rigour with operational applicability, offering institutions solutions that are immediately usable, not just theoretical. Eucentre thus presents itself as a trusted technical partner capable of providing the tools needed to understand, address and mitigate risk. It also contributes to the construction of an authentic culture of prevention, which is essential for protecting citizens’ lives and preserving public heritage.
At a time when seismic phenomena continue to pose a significant threat to much of our territory, Eucentre’s role is becoming increasingly strategic. Its experience, its ability to integrate research and action, and its openness to inter-institutional collaboration make the Foundation a valuable ally for those responsible for ensuring the safety, resilience, and continuity of communities.
