European Culture Collection Organisation (ECCO)

The European Culture Collection Organisation (ECCO) is a network that connects European laboratories and institutions that preserve and provide living microbial resources, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. These collections support research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture by ensuring access to vital biological samples. ECCO promotes collaboration, standardization, and quality assurance across member collections, helping scientists and industries access reliable, well-characterized microorganisms for innovation and development within a safe and regulated framework.