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Caroline Thomas

Description of Activities

The priority aims to support the development of European and international standards for DLT/blockchain technologies to ensure transparency in sustainable financing. This contribution brings together the financial, reporting and new technologies to address the gaps between these three sectors.
The challenge for sustainable finance is to minimise the risk of 'greenwashing’ and provide better reporting for the Sustainability sector, ESG investment and Net Zero climate goals and new EU Reporting regulations.
It includes standards development to combine blockchain/DLT Use Cases reflecting sustainable solutions, while the sustainable finance standards cover Terminology and reporting guidelines, and the financial services consider digital currencies and tokenisation.

This contribution aligns with the European Standardisation initiatives, including the effective delivery of ESG investment strategy and Net Zero climate goals, along with the new EU Climate and Sustainable Reporting legislation in 2024 /2025.

Fellow's country

Greece

Open Call Topics

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)

This contribution brings together the financial, reporting and new technologies that impact European societies, and bring opportunities for SME innovation. Examples include:
Climate resilience: Extreme weather events across Europe and globally in 2024/25 saw a seismic shift in climate impacts on societies. B/DLT technologies provides a track record of immutable data sources to help historical measures and help European societies and governments to plan for future climate resilience.
New technologies: The accelerating shift in global tech eg: AI and crypto-currencies, is setting revolutionary opportunities and challenges to European laws, ethics and societies. B/DLT enables immutability, trust in distributed systems and change management in mass data storage.
New Regulations: New standards in Terminology and B/DLT technologies contribute to the new EU Sustainable Reporting legislations, by providing ESG traceability eg: accurate carbon emissions for businesses.

Impact on society (9th Open Call)

This new work is necessary to address the urgent shift in international technology advances, such as AI. tokenisation and crypto-currencies, that may provide potential challenges to European laws, ethics and societies. Standards can provide trust in an environment of AI-generated fake news.
For example, the work on ISO/AWI 24982 Digital currencies — Vocabulary helps define a common international language for business and societies, to create an interoperable financial system in digital currencies. Or the work on — ISO/WD TS 32219 Sustainable Finance — Terminology helps define a common international language for business and societies, across these regulations and business reporting.
This Standards work in blockchain and DLT can help inform businesses, SMEs and societies by providing insights in guidelines to enable adoption, trust and scale in their businesses and networks.

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OC#7 2026

OC#9 2026

Organization

ISO

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Proposal Title (7th Open Call)

Standards development in blockchain and DLT that contribute to Sustainability

Proposal Title (9th Open Call)

Standards development in blockchain and DLT and finance that contribute to Sustainability

Role in SDO

convenor

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2025

Topic (7th Open Call)

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Topic (9th Open Call)

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Paul Ferris

Description of Activities

This fellowship project has prioritised ‘gap areas’ where the lack of adequate DLT/Blockchain standards is slowing the formulation of government regulations and cross border agencies, or where ambiguity of language is causing confusion or slowing integration of distributed systems.

Fellow's country

Greece

Open Call Topics

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

This ISO features on my work at ISO/TC 307 and AG1 and explains the societal impacts of trust across finance, supply chains, digital trust, data provenance, Energy trading, records management, Anti-counterfeit pharma and food safety and provenance.

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

There are a confusing range of possibilities that SME's are unlikely to be equipped to assess without a set of dependant standards to guide them. The criteria for such decisions needs examination, the approach and comparative measurement needs standards to be effective. This project links the SMEs operating in the business arena and the standards development to support their operations. Sustainability standards often have conflicting objectives, so a specific plan to develop appropriate standards to the benefit of the EU does affect the global community.

Impact on SMEs (8th Open Call)

There are a confusing range of possibilities that SME’s are unlikely to be equipped to assess without a set of dependant standards to guide them. The criteria for such decisions needs examination, the approach & comparative measurement needs standards to be effective. This project links the SMEs operating in the business arena and the standards development to support their operations. Sustainability standards often have conflicting objectives, a specific plan to develop appropriate standards to the benefit of the EU SMEs is very applicable guidance.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

This project makes the links between the SMEs operating in the business arena and the standards development to support their operations.

Impact on society (8th Open Call)

The sustainable role of DLT is in its ability to bring multi-vendor, multi-agency and multi-domain groups of stakeholders together such as required to tackle greenwashing and mass data verification. The standards require in such diverse areas as fish-farm verification to the development of mass data processing in space (especially relevant to the increasing load from AI systems), has the potential to extract over 15% of current energy use from the global atmosphere. Radical, but attainable schemes like these need rapid standards development to enable their use, so that the impact can be made within years, not decades.

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OC#2 2026

OC#6 2026

OC#8 2026

Organisation type

SDO/National Standard Body

Organization

Technical Expert, European Distributed Computing Association

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Technical Expert, European Distributed Computing Association

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Developing the ISO/TC307 Technical Committee Strategy for Standards Development in Blockchain & DLT

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

develop a strategy and business plan for the ISO/TC307 Technical Committee

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

New Sustainability standards within DLT & Blockchain Use - development of DLT Sustainability standards

ISO/CD 20435

Role in SDO

convenor

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

CEN

CLC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2024

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Topic (6th Open Call)

E-infrastructure for data and computing intensive service

Homer Papadopoulos

Description of Activities

The development of ICT standards for QT is crucial for establishing harmonised approaches and interoperability within the EU, thus ensuring the successful deployment of large-scale quantum networks.

Fellow's country

Greece

Open Call Topics

Quantum Technologies

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

For European SMEs, this work opens new opportunities in the quantum technology market by providing clear, standardised pathways for the adoption and implementation of quantum communication technologies, enabling them to compete more effectively in the global technology landscape, fostering economic growth and innovation within the European Union.

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The project impacts European SMEs and societies by supporting SME Involvement in Quantum Standardization. The aims is to provide guidance and best practices for quantum technology startups, and to createa roadmap for SME-friendly quantum communication deployments.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

Secure quantum communication networks protect sensitive information and critical infrastructures from quantum computing threats, enhancing the overall security and resilience of European digital infrastructure, contributing to a safer Europe where citizens can trust the protection of their data and the stability of critical services.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

This activity contributes to enhancing Cybersecurity for European Societies as it supports the strengthening of data security and encryption against future quantum threats. It also enables ensuring the reliable and secure deployment of QKD networks for critical infrastructure protection.
Moreover, my engagement supports promoting Economic Growth in the European Quantum Industry as it facilitates cross-border quantum technology deployments aligned with EuroQCI and international standards

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Open Call

OC#2 2026

OC#6 2026

Organisation type

Academia/Research

Organization

Project Leader, NCSR Demokritos

Organization website

NCSR Demokritos

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Large scale QKD and Quantum Networks best practices

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Providing Best Practices for QKD Implementation

Contributing to Standardization Roadmaps

Aligning European Efforts with Global Standardization Bodies

CEN/CENELEC Topics - Quantum Technologies

Standards Development Organisation

CEN/CENELEC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2024

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Quantum Technologies

Topic (6th Open Call)

Quantum Technologies

Caroline Thomas

Description of Activities

Blockchain has evolved into a transformational technology promising to offer secure, real-time transactions across different sectors and industries that will revolutionise the way we do business.

Country

Greece

Fellow's country

Greece

Open Call Topics

Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Impact on SMEs (1st Open Call)

Many of the proposed use case contributions continue to spring from our outreach to European experts within SDOs, companies and SMEs. The ISO/TC 307 WG6 programme
provides an active forum for SMEs to:
- Contribute and discuss EU technical initiatives on emerging international standards representing European values, ethics & regulations such as privacy (e.g.: privacy - GDPR/ eIDAS) and European green transition initiatives (e.g.: EBSI blockchain to create trusted digital audit trails).
- SMEs can gain the opportunity to understand the value of standards, via example use cases and models. The use cases provide insights and cross-domain example that can inform SMEs in their product development, and adoption of their technologies.
- Review international use cases and gain insights for EU participation in local markets, or in cross-border /sector issues.
- The Vienna Agreement enables ISO standards to be freely shared with CEN/CENELEC members, including SMEs.

Impact on SMEs (3rd Open Call)

This contribution has a wide impact for European SMEs. One example is where in my role as Convenor of ISO/TC307 WG6 Use Cases, we invite international SME experts to
get involved in regulatory and standards development processes by sharing their insights and creating use cases into emerging technologies.
This approach can enable faster adoption of their business and technical models, and for European SMEs, who create perspectives consistent with EU regulations and societies, such as privacy (GDPR, AI Act) and sustainability (Net Zero and ESG). (See section 2.1) In the lead-up to the ISO/TC 307 Plenary on 4 June 2024, we have gathered 10+ SMEs to showcase and present leading DLT solutions from SMEs, plus involvement in multiple SDO and entrepreneur events including Blockchain Ireland, INABTA etc.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

The contribution impacts European SMEs and/or European societies and decision-makers on a high level by developing technical standards in DLT/Blockchain that reflect European democratic values including.
- E-Privacy: EU Artificial Intelligence Act, new Data Act, GDPR
- Fintech and Def: MiCA crypto
- Sustainable initiatives: carbon markets, smart energy
- Interoperable platforms: EBSI, digital product passports
Moreover, I see two major impacts with SMEs. Firstly, international standards enable faster technical adoption for SMEs, as ISO standards provide ‘templates’ of technical systems and guidelines, that provide a baseline for SMEs to build their own solutions that are interoperable and lower risk for potential partners/investors.
Secondly, SME are involved in standards development: The use case methodology in ISO/TC 307 WG6 is based on active outreach to SMEs who are pioneering new DLT capabilities. They provide contributions to the standards through ISO/TC 307 WG6 and ongoing external business events.

Impact on society (1st Open Call)

The DLT/Blockchain technology is often referred to as ‘the technology of trust’. This ISO feature on my work at ISO/TC 307 and WG6 Use Cases explains the societal impacts of trust across supply chains, digital trust, data provenance, Energy trading, records management, Anti-counterfeit pharma and food safety and provenance.
Over recent years, blockchain has evolved into a transformational technology promising to offer secure, real-time transactions across different sectors and industries that will
revolutionise the way we do business. ISO is at the forefront of this technology to ensure that its users all speak the same language.

Impact on society (3rd Open Call)

This work sources use cases that can support societal impacts across international priorities such as Net Zero goals for climate change. They can support European values,
democracy, and human rights based on European societal regulations including:
- Privacy: new Data Act, GDPR
- Fintech and Defi: MiCA crypto regulations
- Sustainable initiatives: carbon markets
- Interoperable platforms: EBSI, digital passports,
- And in 2024 the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

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Open Call

OC#1 2026

OC#3 2026

OC#4 2026

Organisation type

IT Consultancy/Development

Organization

Independent Consultant and technical expert in IT Innovation

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