INTERnational Cooperation of high containment

research infrastructures: from Epidemic
Preparedness TO Response (INTERCEPTOR)

Understanding how we prepare for emerging infectious threats is key to protecting public health. This short video presents the INTERCEPTOR project, its objectives, and the collaborative efforts behind it. 🎬 In less than two minutes, discover how the project contributes to advancing research and strengthening global preparedness.

Paving the way for the next stage. As of January 2026, INTERCEPTOR has entered its final year of implementation. Key priorities for this phase include: With strengthened international partnerships, harmonised training frameworks, and a growing global HCL network, INTERCEPTOR is consolidating its legacy as a sustainable platform for global high-containment cooperation.

Towards a Common Service Catalogue for High-Containment Research. INTERCEPTOR is developing a structured service catalogue to enhance access to high-containment laboratory capabilities across its network. A dedicated questionnaire was launched to map services in: In parallel, international high-containment laboratories outside the consortium are being mapped to identify complementary expertise and potential collaboration opportunities. The future…

Mapping Global HCL Capacities: Inventory and Gap Analysis Launched. To strengthen interoperability and identify strategic gaps in high-containment laboratory capabilities, INTERCEPTOR launched the “Interceptor Inventory and Gap Analysis for HCL 2025” survey in May 2025. The survey consolidates collaborative work conducted across partner institutions and aims to: The results will serve as a foundation for…

Strengthening Biorisk Management Through ISO 35001 Training. A major focus of INTERCEPTOR’s Work Package 2 is the harmonisation of biorisk management practices across high-containment laboratories. In this context, a dedicated ISO 35001:2019 training programme has been developed, including: These tools aim to support laboratories in implementing or improving compliance with the international biorisk management standard.…

Expanding the Global HCL Network: New Partnerships and International Engagement. During its first reporting period, INTERCEPTOR significantly expanded its international engagement activities. Two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with institutions in Brazil and South Africa, and seven Letters of Intent were received from partners in Europe, Asia, and North America. Five institutions joined the…

INTERCEPTOR Receives Positive First Project Review from the European Commission. INTERCEPTOR (Grant Agreement 101132215) has successfully completed its first periodic review under Horizon Europe, covering the period from January 2024 to June 2025. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) concluded that the project is progressing satisfactorily and broadly in line with the Description of Action.…

We are pleased to share our brand new INTERCEPTOR brochure, now available for download. This concise, visual document provides a clear overview of the project’s mission, vision, and impact. The brochure outlines how INTERCEPTOR: Through strong international partnerships, including with the WHO and CEPI, INTERCEPTOR works to close critical gaps in access, foster collaboration, and…

For partners: Want to showcase INTERCEPTOR’s activities? Download our A0 poster! If you’re looking for a clear, visual way to communicate about the INTERCEPTOR project, our A0 poster is the perfect tool. Whether you’re attending a conference, meeting with partners, or simply want to raise awareness, this poster gives a concise and impactful overview of…