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Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)

The AI-Compliance initiative aims to develop a new standard to help European organisations, especially SMEs, comply with complex AI-related laws, regulations and standards. This new standard will be especially valuable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) because these organisations often lack the internal resources, specialised staff, and structured processes necessary to implement regulatory environments.
SMEs frequently struggle to interpret legal and technical requirements, allocate time for implementation, and ensure ongoing adherence. A practical standard would provide a clear framework for implementation reducing the cost and effort of compliance.

Impact on SMEs (9th Open Call)

European small organisations (SMEs) and very small organisations (VSMEs) do not have the experts or economic resources to hire specialised AI consultants on compliance, so they must postpone the application of AI in their businesses. This generates a new delay in their innovation gap. The main opportunity for SMEs-VSMEs is their incorporation to a future AI-Compliance collectives: sectorial cluster type, laboratory of a City Hall and other potential movements of knowledge collectivisation.
Creating a standard to guide organisations and SMEs to facilitate compliance for AI implementations reduce the risk of sanctions by regulatory authorities and facilitates confidence that the use being made of AI systems is ethical, moral and legal.

Impact on society (7th Open Call)

The European Union can push its values and ethics in AI without fear of crippling economic development by having a new standard to help with regulatory compliance. For the EU, it is primarily about finding ways to seize the opportunities offered by AI in a way that is human-centred, ethical, safe and consistent with our core values as Europeans.

Impact on society (9th Open Call)

A new standard supports consolidating, integrating and optimising regulatory requirements and make compliance audits more efficient will be essential for the development of AI in Europe, and thus of European industry and welfare. This new standard will enable European organisations to leverage the full potential of AI while ensuring compliance with the various mandatory requirements. In doing so, this standard will enhance the competitiveness of European organisations.

In this way, the new standard will open the door to the competitiveness of European organisations by making AI compliance more efficient. The pillars of the new guidelines standard are:
Converting different regulations and standards into a cloud of requirements.
Consolidate and integrate these requirements into a specific set.
To make the implementation of requirements more efficient.
Reduce the cost and organisational effort of regulation compliance.
Guidance on the management of specific requirements implementation projects.
Reduce and optimise the number of internal and external audits.
My fellowship also contributed to the development of working methodologies in organisations aligned with the objectives of the European AI Office and its ‘Regulation and Compliance’ Unit.

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Proposal Title (7th Open Call)

AI-Compliance: Artificial Intelligence Compliance Enabler new standard Guidelines and Work Model

Proposal Title (9th Open Call)

AI-Compliance: Proof of Concept and Refinement of the AI compliance guidelines standard

Standards Development Organisation

UNE

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2025

Topic (7th Open Call)

Topic (9th Open Call)

E-Health, Healthy living and ageing

Sergi Udina

Description of Activities

Regarding CEN/TC264/WG41, we are making hasty progress to a draft document early 2026 with the aim to issue a standard.

Fellow's country

Spain

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (9th Open Call)

There are many European SMEs trying to tackle the challenge of air quality in different ways and environments. In general, SMEs have a harder time generating trust than large companies due to fewer resources in communication, the availability of reliable protocols, metrics and institutions to establish the quality of sensor systems is paramount to aid SMEs in building trust in their products. The trust wheel starts spinning with good protocols and standards, and this is what this work aims to do in both aspects for air pollutants and olfactory nuisances.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

This activity contributes to the several societal changes, icnluding:
Improved evidence-based policy making by ensuring sensor data reliability.
Environmental awareness as a motor for environmental behaviour change by making air quality measurements affordable to a larger community.
At a large scale, healthier living in cities by improving the common awareness of the air quality of cities and possible mitigation actions.
More sustainable industrial activity by improving the knowledge about generated pollution and odour nuisances.
Improved data availability for scientific models, early warning and forecasting by ensuring larger availability with lower cost systems, with sufficient data quality and accuracy.
The possibility to enforce effective compliance regarding odorous emissions with improved, cost-effective methods.

Impact on society (8th Open Call)

This standardisation effort on air quality has several societal key impacts, including:
Improved evidence-based policy making by ensuring sensor data reliability.
Environmental awareness as a motor for environmental behaviour change by making air quality measurements affordable to a larger community.
At a large scale, healthier living in cities by improving the common awareness of the air quality of cities and possible mitigation actions.
More sustainable industrial activity by improving the knowledge about generated pollution and odour nuisances.
Improved data availability for scientific models, early warning and forecasting by ensuring larger availability with lower cost systems, with sufficient data quality and accuracy.
The possibility to enforce effective compliance regarding odorous emissions with improved, cost-effective methods.

Impact on society (9th Open Call)

These targeted standards enable improved evidence-based policy making by ensuring sensor data reliability. Environmental awareness as a motor for environmental behaviour change by making air quality measurements affordable to a larger community. At a large scale, healthier living in cities by improving the common awareness of the air quality of cities and possible mitigation actions.
Also, these standards prone more sustainable industrial activity by improving the knowledge about generated pollution and odour nuisances. On the other hand improved data availability for scientific models, early warning and forecasting, contribute to larger availability with lower cost systems, with sufficient data quality and accuracy.

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Organization

Bettair Cities

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Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Contributions to QA/QC Standards for Air Quality Monitoring within CEN/TC264 Working Groups

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

Towards standardization of air quality sensor systems

Proposal Title (9th Open Call)

Towards standardisation of air quality sensor systems

https://standards.cencenelec.eu/dyn/www/f?p=205%3A29%3A0%3A%3A%3A%3AFSP_ORG_ID%…

Standards Development Organisation

CEN

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

E-Health, Healthy living and ageing

Topic (6th Open Call)

Topic (9th Open Call)

E-Health

Marzia Bolpagni

Description of Activities

CEN/TC 442 is leading the publication of standards on digital construction, also referred as “building information modelling” BIM.

Fellow's country

Italy

Open Call Topics

Construction building information modelling

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The EU stakeholders will benefit from using a consistent application in projects to avoid waste of efforts. It will be a reference for EU manufactures in their product libraries to reach the right specification level of their products. EU SMEs will reduce time in creating their own specification as they can use something already available in the industry. In this way, they will be able to work across different countries, projects, and clients.
EU Private and public clients will more easily be able to define what information they require in a repeatable way. The EU supply chain will be facilitated in producing better quality information thanks to software applications that allow automated information delivery, including checking and validation of information delivered. With the vendor-neutral, interoperable data exchange standard, software developers are provided with equal access to the market, reducing vendor lock in and enabling fair competition.

Impact on SMEs (9th Open Call)

The EU stakeholders will benefit from using a consistent process in projects to avoid waste of efforts. European SMEs will reduce time in creating their own processes and specification as they can use something already available in the industry internationally, as the standards I contributed to are developed at CEN and ISO levels. In this way, they will be able to work across different countries, projects, and clients.
Furthermore, European private and public clients will more easily be able to identify who is responsible for information management in their organisation and to set requirements in a digital way for transparent and more effective processes. The EU supply chain will be facilitated in producing better quality information thanks to software applications that follow standardised procedures included in ISO 19650 standards during the entire project lifecycle.

Impact on society (9th Open Call)

While the construction sector is a key driver of the overall economy, it faces numerous challenges relating to, inter alia, competitiveness, labor shortage, resource efficiency and especially productivity. Digitalisation in construction is increasingly recognised as a game changer, which could contribute significantly to sustainable development within the European Green Deal and the ”Europe fit for digital age” priorities. My work dealt with BIM that is seen by the European Commission as the main solution to digitalization of the construction ecosystem, for all phases of the asset lifecycle: procurement, design, construction (including assembly), operation and maintenance

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Organisation type

Organization

BIMInternational, Mace

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Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

contribution to the development of the following three ICT standards: prCEN ISO/TS 7817-2, prEN ISO 7817-3 and UNI 11334-4 on the framework of the level of information needs when it comes to building information modelling (BIM)

Proposal Title (9th Open Call)

Information Management in Construction

https://standards.cencenelec.eu/dyn/www/f?p=205%3A7%3A0%3A%3A%3A%3AFSP_ORG_ID%3…

Role in SDO

chair

Standards Development Organisation

CEN

ISO

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Construction building information modelling

Topic (6th Open Call)

Topic (9th Open Call)

Construction building information modelling

Mohamed Khemakhem

Description of Activities

It aims to develop technical specifications and standards to efficiently manage terminology work ensuring seamless information exchange, minimizing misunderstandings, and enhancing both human-human and human-AI interactions.

Fellow's country

France

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

My contribution benefits European SMEs and societies by advancing the integration of TM and AI, addressing challenges in communication, efficiency, and inclusivity while aligning with global standards like ISO. For SMEs, this project provides at this stage guidelines and recommendations for accessible AI techniques that are aligned with TM standards and practices, enabling cost-effective automation of terminology processes and improved productivity. SMEs in specialized sectors (e.g., biotech, fintech) and transversal fields (e.g. translation, interpretation) gain better insights for handling domain-specific terminologies, enhancing competitiveness in European and global markets.

Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)

For SMEs, this work reduces adoption barriers by clarifying AI-related standards (e.g. AI Act, GDPR, ISO/IEC), mapping practical use cases, and addressing gaps in tools, skills, and compliance knowledge. This helps smaller organizations implement trustworthy AI solutions aligned with European norms without needing large technical teams.

Impact on SMEs (8th Open Call)

Yes, my contribution positively impacts both European SMEs and societies. The Technical Report ISO/AWI TR 25896 provides practical, standards-aligned guidance on integrating AI into terminology workflows, helping SMEs—especially in language services, translation, and AI-adopt advanced technologies efficiently and responsibly. It lowers technical barriers, supports scalability, and promotes competitiveness across multilingual markets.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

For European societies, the project addresses ethical AI concerns like bias and transparency, ensuring responsible adoption in domains like healthcare, law, and education.

Impact on society (7th Open Call)

For European society, we foster ethical, transparent AI integration in sectors like healthcare, governmental services and justice. By involving diverse stakeholders, we ensure solutions address real needs, safeguard rights, and reflect EU values. Our approach supports innovation while reinforcing public trust in AI, making deployment more inclusive and impactful across communities.

Impact on society (8th Open Call)

This initiative helped position WG 6 as an essential platform at the crossroads of AI and linguistic standardization. It supported Europe’s role in leading the development of valuedriven digital standards aligned with ethical principles, interoperability needs, and the goal of a multilingual digital space. For European societies, the TR encourages trustworthy and ethical AI adoption by addressing issues like explainability, data quality, and inclusiveness. It supports transparency and linguistic accuracy in domains such as healthcare, public services, and education, aligning with core European values and fostering public trust in AI-driven tools.

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Organisation type

Organization

MandaNetwork

Organization website

website

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Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Exploration of the mutual benefits between Terminology Management (TM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Proposal Title (7th Open Call)

Support for activities as the Convenor of AFNOR/X03A GE IA “IA, Langues, Langage et Terminologie”

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

Support for activities as the Convenor of the ISO/TC 37/SC 3/WG 6 “Terminology Management and AI”

Support for activities as the Project Leader of the TR “AI for Terminology Management”

https://www.iso.org/committee/48136.html

Role in SDO

convenor

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (6th Open Call)

Digitisation of European Industry

Topic (7th Open Call)

Gill Whitney

Description of Activities

The standards being developed should cover the requirements of the full range of stakeholders (including users, affected bystanders and manufacturers etc) over the complete lifetime of the product.

Fellow's country

United Kingdom

Impact on SMEs (9th Open Call)

My contribution impacts in SMEs in a small but important way. The requirements of consumers with respect to how security information (such as updates or warnings) needs to be presented to end users in a clear, easy to understand and timely manner, without the use of unnecessary, unfamiliar terminology. Many SMEs will have access to or employ Cyber Security experts. They will therefore have similar requirements for information to be presented in a clear, useable, timely and concise way. I have referred to the issue of information to be presented in a useable way in a number of meetings. This is particularly relevant with respect to information impacting purchasing decisions or with reference to security updates.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

Cybersecurity standards have traditionally focused on the operation of the hardware, software and firmware of the systems. The needs of the human elements have often not been fully considered and negative viewpoints are sometimes heard in cybersecurity standards meeting with respect to untrained and/or vulnerable consumers/end users. By considering and supporting the `human element’ in products with digital elements (an essential element), it is hoped to reduce the potential for harm to the system and also to reduce the harm to the end user. In particular improved communication should reduce the physiological harm caused to the end user when something goes wrong and they think it is their fault. Cybersecurity standards for digital systems can thus be seen to support vulnerable users and to acknowledge that all end users can be vulnerable in specific circumstances

Impact on society (9th Open Call)

My work supports ICT accessibility and digital skills. It did this by promoting the requirements of end users when these people were acting as part of a system involving the use of products with digital elements. These end users will include vulnerable end users. In these systems the end users will be involved in a range of set up and management activities with respect to the digital elements including choosing the products and their application, selecting and maintaining levels of Cybersecurity and making decisions on when the product has reached its end of life.
Products with digital elements include health monitoring and quality of life products which can improve the life and health of the end user, if they fail or become unsafe, they may impact the physical, sensory or cognitive health of the end user. If their operation becomes uncertain, they may cause stress, which impacts the cognitive health of the end user.
By supporting the end users to make sensible decisions when selecting or maintaining a product with digital elements, the followers of the relevant CRA standard will increase the digital skills of the end users. This can be achieved by enabling standards writers to create standards which consider the needs of all end users. The aim of this project was to assist the standard writers to do this.

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Organisation type

Organization

Independent Expert

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Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Contribution to the modification of standards to facilitate their use by manufacturers and writers of associated vertical standards

Proposal Title (9th Open Call)

Using accessibility standards to increase the cybersecurity of the full range of consumers

Standards Development Organisation

ETSI

CEN/CENELEC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (6th Open Call)

Accessibility of ICT products and services

Topic (9th Open Call)

Tony Allen

Description of Activities

This is a project with ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27/WG 5 addressing Identity Management and Privacy Technologies. It feeds into broader standardisation activity around digital identity (including the EUDI Wallet), child protection, prevention of exploitation and abuse, data minimisation, privacy preservation and security objectives.

Fellow's country

United Kingdom

Open Call Topics

FinTech & RegTech Standardisation

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

European SMEs have been involved in European iterations of the IEEE 2089 project on age-appropriate design through a CEN/CENELEC working group.

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

This work benefits European SMEs by creating a uniform framework for age verification that aligns with EU regulatory standards like GDPR and the Digital Services Act.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

The development of international standards on age assurance ensures uniformity in verifying age across borders, fostering trust in various sectors like healthcare, education, and online services. This consistency enhances child protection measures, promotes safer online environments, facilitates age-appropriate content access, and strengthens accountability in age-sensitive industries, benefiting society globally.

Impact on society (5th Open Call)

The societal impact includes fostering safer online environments, protecting children from exploitation, and promoting accountability in industries like healthcare, education, and digital content.

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OC#2 2026

OC#5 2026

Organisation type

Other

Organization

Chief Executive, AVID Certification Services Ltd

Organization website

Chief Executive, AVID Certification Services Ltd

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Technical Editor ISO/IEC 27566 Age Assurance Systems - Framework

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

Technical Editor ISO/IEC 27566 Age Assurance Systems - Framework

Global Age Assurance Standards Summit

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection

Standards Development Organisation

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

FinTech & RegTech Standardisation

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (5th Open Call)

FinTech & RegTech Standardisation

Peter Baumann

Description of Activities

My fellowship tackles the gap related to the insufficient models for achieving analysis-ready geo data.

Fellow's country

Germany

Open Call Topics

Big Data & Open data

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

SMEs benefit from these standards as they give guidance for implementation and allow products to be interoperable with the tools available in the market.

Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)

Never before has there been a faster and cheaper way to obtain information about land, water, atmosphere, as well as human impact on it. In Europe, for example, the Copernicus satellite family provides the foundation for insight into our planet, together with long climate time series and further data, such as elevation models. For such Big Earth Data, spatio-temporal datacubes are an established cornerstone in OGC, ISO, and INSPIRE standardisation modelled as "coverages".
For robust, user-friendly, interoperable services, a technically sound coverage standards suite is indispensable. The ISO/OGC suite of coverage data and service model is instrumental for easy, interoperable handling, and a who’s who of primary open-source and proprietary geo tools support these standards. For example, the legal framework for a common European spatial data infrastructure, INSPIRE, has adopted CIS as its basis.
In summary, this work is of the highest practical relevance and visibility, with significant impact on geo data infrastructures and, ultimately, increased understanding of our planet and the impact we have on it, as well as everyday day-to-day use of insight from geo data.

Impact on SMEs (9th Open Call)

SMEs typically provide niche products which are accepted by the market only if they convey strong interoperability. The 19123-2 standard accomplishes this for images, image timeseries, and further Earth data. Spatio-temporal Earth data, as standardized with 19123-2, are instrumental for manifold purposes, such as environmental monitoring, disaster management, and many more.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

This standards work is of highest practical relevance and visibility, with significant impact on the interoperability of geo data infrastructures and, ultimately, increased understanding of our planet and the impact we have on it.

Impact on society (7th Open Call)

Better standards allow better tools and services, allowing us to gain a better understanding and insight into our planet. In particular, analysis of time series and fusion of multiple data sources, from in-situ to orbit, are critical enablers. The 19123-2 specification defines flexible, scalable, and interoperable ways of combining various spatio-temporal data sources into a standard picture; suitable tools may even provide dynamic services answering “any query, anytime”.

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Organisation type

Organization

ISO standard editor, rasdaman GmbH

Organization website

rasdaman GmbH

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Enhanced Interoperability of Spatio-Temporal Datacubes

Proposal Title (7th Open Call)

Enhanced Interoperability of Big Geo Data

Proposal Title (9th Open Call)

Final Adoption of Big Earth Datacube standard

ISO 19123-2

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Digitisation of European Industry

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Big Data & Open data

Topic (7th Open Call)

Topic (9th Open Call)

Data Economy

Ieva Kersiene

Description of Activities

The ongoing contributions to the Biometric System-on-Card related interindustry ISO/IEC standards address the following three key aspects: bridging definition gaps, enhancing clarity and consistency, and prioritising practical applicability.

Fellow's country

Lithuania

Open Call Topics

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

Standards for Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) and On-Card Comparison (OCC) solutions ensure compatibility with deployed interoperable biometric systems, enabling straightforward maintenance and upgrades, while avoiding vendor lock-in and proprietary limitations.

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

Currently, global biometric authentication systems are widely deployed for diverse public and commercial services authorisation. Common form factor smart cards, incorporating biometric capture and comparison within the card, offer a secure, sterile, and user-friendly experience for cardholders. Standards for Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) and On-Card Comparison (OCC) solutions ensure compatibility with deployed interoperable biometric systems, enabling straightforward maintenance and upgrades, while avoiding vendor lock-in and proprietary limitations.

Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)

Currently, global biometric authentication systems are widely deployed for diverse public and commercial services authorization. Traditional form factor smart cards, incorporating biometric capture and comparison within the card, offer a secure, sterile, and user-friendly experience for card holders. Standards for Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) and On-Card Comparison (OCC) solutions ensure compatibility with deployed interoperable biometric systems, enabling straightforward maintenance and upgrades, while avoiding vendor lock-in and proprietary limitations.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

Smart cards enabled with biometric card holder verification capabilities on a card via either On-Card Comparison (OCC) or full Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) technology each offer enhanced security, privacy, inclusivity, and public health benefits while reducing fraud and identity theft.

Impact on society (5th Open Call)

Multi-application smart cards are already widely deployed and used nowadays in eGovernment, ePayment, eHealth and other domains. Addition of biometric authentication enhances reliability (more secure than PIN), safety and convenience (hygienic, no need to touch PINpads or terminals sensor in case of BSoC especially while pandemic), reference card holder data security (no vulnerable and GDPR sensitive central database for biometrics is needed, card holder data cannot be read out from stolen / lost smart cards) and availability (users with no education in poor countries to obtain subsidy).

Impact on society (7th Open Call)

This fellowship support my ongoing contributions to the Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) and On-Card Comparison (OCC) related interindustry ISO/IEC standards address the following three key aspects:
Firstly, bridging Definition Gaps: Bridging existing gaps in definitions in the ISO/IEC 17839 and ISO/IEC 24787 series, specifically focusing on core, physical dimensions, and logical information exchange interfaces requirements. This involves a comprehensive examination of the latest hardware and software advancements prevalent in the market for biometric on-card verification-enabled smart cards also evaluating the need for potential scope extension to other non-smart card form factor holder verification devices with supplementary (e.g., BLE, NFC) communication interface support. The emphasis is on ensuring that the standards are not solely rooted in theory but are backed by practical use cases.

Secondly, enhancing Clarity and Consistency: addressing the ongoing challenge involves maintaining clarity and consistency in any standards revisions developed by ISO/IEC JTC1/SC17/WG11 (e.g., ISO/IEC 7816-11), particularly concerning other Standard Committees (SCs) and Working Groups (WGs) developed standards. This effort includes eliminating ambiguities and ensuring seamless alignment with cross-referenced ISO/IEC JTC1 SC37/WG3 and SC37/WG2 (e.g., ISO/IEC 19785-3) standards on BDIF (Biometric Data Interchange Formats) and CBEFF (Common Biometric Exchange Formats Framework) interfaces and formats.

Thirdly, prioritizing Practical Applicability: The standards development process places a significant emphasis on practical applicability by aiming for seamless integration in real-world interoperable scenarios. The main goal is to facilitate the straightforward integration, testing (e.g., through ISO/IEC 18584 series) and maintenance of the standard compliant biometric solutions within diverse-scale interindustry biometric systems, which typically accommodate hardware and software components provided by various vendors.

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Organisation type

Organization

Senior Software Engineer, Zwipe AS

Organization website

Zwipe AS

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Advance on-card biometric comparison standards ISO/IEC 24787, ISO/IEC 17839, ISO/IEC 18584 series

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

Advance on-card biometric comparison standards ISO/IEC 24787, 7816-11, 17839, 18584 series

Proposal Title (7th Open Call)

Advance on-card biometric comparison standards ISO/IEC 24787, 7816-11, 17839, 18584 series

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 37 Biometrics

Standards Development Organisation

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Topic (5th Open Call)

Topic (7th Open Call)

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Muslim Elkotob

Description of Activities

With this work, I focus on enabling collaborative ecosystems and models among ICT stakeholders that allow energy saving and a positive environmental and societal footprint, bridging use case workflow and ecosystem design in a way that allows data-driven collaboration and performance increments.

Fellow's country

Germany

Open Call Topics

5G and Beyond (6G)

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

This work fosters an inclusive mindset by opening the floor for smaller players, SMEs, and new entrants into the ecosystem to collaborate with the larger players.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

The work done in this funded project has societal impacts such as, improving the business ecosystem and its evolution via collaborative models where stakeholders have win-win approaches for energy saving and collective benefit.

Impact on society (8th Open Call)

By interweaving 6G, AI, and sustainability, this project seeks to realize their full potential, driving innovation and progress in a way that isolated efforts cannot achieve. The creation of a collaborative platform and the focus on comprehensive performance metrics will facilitate the effective integration of these megatrends, fostering advancements that are both technologically superior and aligned with global sustainability goals.

Open Call

OC#2 2026

OC#8 2026

Organisation type

Other

Organization

Principal Solutions Architect and Standardisation Expert, Vodafone

Organization website

Vodafone

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Multi-Criteria Intelligent Resource Allocation for Sustainable Poly-CSP Environments

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

First Steps in Measurable Sustainability Modelling Standardization for AI-Enriched 6G

Role in SDO

chair

vice-chair

Standards Development Organisation

ETSI

ITU

IEEE

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (2nd Open Call)

5G and Beyond (6G)

Erik Andersen

Description of Activities

The number of devices in these areas vastly outnumbers the number of human beings and this area is almost unprotected, which could have detrimental effects on our society. It is the hope that the project could be one way to enable a broader cybersecurity protection.

Fellow's country

Denmark

Open Call Topics

TC 57 Power systems management and associated information exchange

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

The involved standards are useful so that Europe is involved in this type of cybersecurity, which may affect future EU directives.

Impact on SMEs (8th Open Call)

The extended ITU-T X.510 | ISO/IEC 9594-11 is expected to be an important specification for cryptographic algorithm migration which is essential in the light of future developments of quantum computers. The cryptographic pluck-in capabilities are also important as they will
ease migration, and they will allow different areas of the world to have their own choice of cryptographic algorithms.Moreover, this standard provideslean protocols with a minimum of overhead providing cybersecurity to other protocols (security by simplifications). This in particular important for constrained devices, like IoT devices.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

Every aspect of cybersecurity has a high priority. Access control needs to be timely in place to prevent unauthorised access.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

This updated standard will allow users (relying parties) to access certificate information for the whole of Europe and be a significant contributor to the single market. The two priorities selected are cybersecurity and interoperability.
The whole scope of DPKI and the proposed access secure protocols are primarily related to cybersecurity. The proposed access protocol will use robust and trusted cryptographic algorithms to protect the protocols. It is prepared for migration to quantum resistant cryptographic algorithms (crypto agility).
In parallel, any communication protocol is designed for interoperability and the two proposed protocols are no exception. Interoperability is a necessity.

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Organisation type

Organization

Independent Expert, Andersen's L-Service

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Second edition of Rec. ITU-T X.510 | ISO/IEC 9594-11

Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Key Management and Public-key infrastructure: Establishment and maintenance

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Role-based access control for electric power systems

IEC 62351-90-4, Migration of cryptographic algorithms

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Revision of ITU-T X.510 | ISO/IEC 9594-11

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

Third edition of Rec. ITU-T X.510 | ISO/IEC 9594-11, Protocol specifications for secure operations

Role in SDO

moderator

Standards Development Organisation

ITU

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2023

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

Viveka Bonde

Description of Activities

The focus of this fellowship is to provide additional practices, guidance and information, for identifying, analysing, evaluating and treating societal concerns and ethical considerations of AI.

Country

Sweden

Fellow's country

Sweden

Open Call Topics

Linkedin Profile

Open Call

OC#1 2026

Organisation type

Other

Organization

Advokat - Bonde Advokater AB

Organization website

Bonde Advokater AB

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Artificial Intelligence – Guidance on addressing societal concerns and ethical considerations

Standards Development Organisation

Topic

Artificial Intelligence

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2023

Topic (1st Open Call)

Patrick Bezombes

Description of Activities

My work supports AI trustworthiness characteristics such as robustness, human oversight, accuracy, cybersecurity, and transparency (all those are requirements from the AI Act).

Country

France

Fellow's country

France

Open Call Topics