News & Activities
BE READY PLUS is an EU-funded project designed to help Europe better predict and respond to new infectious disease threats. To be fully prepared for the next epidemic or pandemic, Europe needs a strong and well-organized partnership. Stay informed with the latest updates from the BeReady4Pandemics project. Here you’ll find news and insights about our activities, research, and efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness. Check back often for fresh stories and resources.
- Final highlights and what comes next
As BE READY approaches its conclusion in May 2025, the final newsletter offers an overview of the project’s key achievements and a forward look at the next phase of work. Over the past three years, BE READY has brought together 25 partners from 16 countries to strengthen Europe’s pandemic preparedness through … - BE READY PLUS – looking ahead
Launched in January 2025, BE READY PLUS builds on the foundations laid by BE READY and is running for one year, focusing on ensuring a smooth transition from strategic planning to the implementation of the Partnership, by establishing operational structures that broaden the participation of EU Member States and Associated countries. This … - BE READY – BE READY PLUS Conference, April 8th & 9th, in Brussels, Belgium
The BE READY – BE READY PLUS conference, held in Brussels on April 8th and 9th, combined the conclusion of BE READY and the beginning of BE READY PLUS. It aimed to present the future European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness objectives and activities to Member States, Associated countries and Research …BE READY – BE READY PLUS Conference, April 8th & 9th, in Brussels, Belgium Read More »
- BE READY OBSERVATORY
The Pandemic Preparedness and Response Observatory compiles country profiles of EU Member States and Associated Countries to provide a clear inventory of R&I approaches to pandemic preparedness and response. These profiles present key information on:• R&I policies and strategies• Research Infrastructure and funding mechanisms• Key actors and authorities• R&I response in case … - BE READY – SRIA
The Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) is a central document for the future European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness. It aims to define the thematic priorities and strategic objectives of the Partnership, to foster alignment and to be a guiding document for the European research ecosystem. By analysing existing gaps in … - BE READY – At a glance
BE READY stands for “Building a European strategic Research and Innovation Area in Direct Synergy with EU and International Initiatives for Pandemic Preparedness” and is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) funded with 2 million euros by the European Commission. The project BE READY aims to build a consolidated European … - BE READY and BE READY PLUS at the PREPARE-EU Spring School
BE READY and BE READY PLUS will jointly take part in the upcoming PREPARE-EU Spring School, hosted by KU Leuven on 2–3 June 2025 in Leuven, Belgium. Under the theme “Connecting European Expertise for Pandemic Preparedness”, the Spring School brings together 13 EU-funded projects that are actively shaping Europe’s preparedness for future health threats. As part of …BE READY and BE READY PLUS at the PREPARE-EU Spring School Read More »
- BE READY – BE READY PLUS Conference: a significant milestone in shaping Europe’s future Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Brussels, April 8th -9th, 2025 “The Partnership on Pandemic Preparedness is the central piece of European research coordination in emergency preparedness and response. We view it as a valuable contribution to the implementation of the vision outlined in the European Preparedness Union Strategy, helping to strengthen Europe’s collective ability to … - Third face-to-face BE READY Network Steering Committee Meeting
The BE READY Network Steering Committee Meeting took place in Madrid at the premises of Instituto de Salud Carlos III, over two days, on Tuesday, September 24th, and Wednesday, September 25th. The meeting featured discussions on several key work packages central to the BE READY project. The agenda covered project management, …Third face-to-face BE READY Network Steering Committee Meeting Read More »
- Public consultation of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) of the future European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness
Public consultation of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) of the future European Partnership for Pandemic Preparedness in Autumn/Winter 2024 As the SRIA is almost finalized, the next step will be to invite researchers, stakeholders, scientists and policymakers to provide final feedback on the document by answering a short list of questions. The …