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Luca Nannini

Description of Activities

My fellowship addresses three critical gaps in the European AI standardization landscape: The first gap concerns the harmonisation of Documentation Development, as there is an urgent need for technical documentation (Annex ZA, HAS checklists) to connect developing standards with AI Act requirements following the M/593 request. Without this work, standards risk delayed OJEU citation, creating regulatory uncertainty. I've worked on developing preliminary harmonization documents for JT021008 (Trustworthiness), JT021039 (QMS), and JT021024 (Risk Management). The second gap is related to cross-Standard Technical Coherence. As multiple AI standards are developed simultaneously, it creates potential inconsistencies in terminology, requirements, and implementation approaches. I've created mapping documents highlighting interconnections between standards, particularly focusing on how QMS requirements interface with other M/593 standards, to ensure a coherent framework. The third gap focuses on the alignment with EU AI Act Articles, as technical specifications in draft standards must precisely align with AI Act articles to support regulatory compliance. I have contributed targeted technical refinements to clauses 6.4 (transparency) and 6.5 (human oversight) in the Trustworthiness Framework to strengthen alignment with Articles 13 and 14 of the AI Act.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
I believe that this work helps reduce compliance uncertainty and costs for SMEs. Technical coherence across the standards framework simplifies implementation for organizations with limited resources. My contributions to the QMS standard particularly focus on ensuring requirements are scalable and accessible to SMEs developing AI systems (i.e. being able to show SMEs how standard interrelating is valuable and would solve burdens related to understanding how requirements across different standards flow).
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
The work on the AI Trustworthiness Framework (particularly enhancing requirements for transparency and human oversight) ensures standards effectively support the protection of fundamental rights as required by the AI Act. This strengthens societal safeguards against potential harms from AI systems.
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Organisation type
Organization
Piccadilly Labs
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Luca Nannini
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Technical Contributions to WG2 & WG4's Draft Standards through Annex ZA and hEN Checklists
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (7th Open Call)

Isabel Barbera

Description of Activities

The main priorities of my fellowship are to support the development of two European standards for AI systems, Risk Management and Cybersecurity, which will enable organisations to manage risks and address cybersecurity concerns in alignment with the AI Act.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
The standards I am working on—covering AI risk management and cybersecurity—are intended to be applicable across organizations of all sizes. It is essential to consider the needs and capacities of SMEs during the development process to ensure the standards are practical, proportionate, and not overly burdensome.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
The development of European AI standards is critical to safeguarding European values in the age of digital transformation. The proposed activity will significantly impact European interests by providing a framework that ensures AI systems operating in Europe are safe, compliant and trustworthy. By addressing the gaps in risk management, cybersecurity, and trustworthiness, the standards developed will support regulatory frameworks like the AI Act, enabling industries to align with legal and technical requirements while fostering innovation.
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Organisation type
Organization
Rhite
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isabel barbera
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Expert contribution on Artificial Intelligence at CEN/CENELEC JTC21
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (7th Open Call)

Adrian Byrne

Description of Activities

With the support of this fellowship, I tackle specific bias detection and mitigation requirements with accompanying illustrative example within CEN/CLC/JTC21 WG3 "Concepts, measures and requirements for managing bias in AI systems" standard that are aligned/harmonised with relevant EU AI Act legislation.

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Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
My contribution provides SMEs with an illustrative example and accompanying requirements to detect and mitigate bias in AI systems using tabular data. This contribution will assist AI providers and deployers with the detection and mitigation of unwanted bias and thereby assist them in complying with the EU AI Act and protecting fundamental rights.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
My contribution addresses a current lack of detail regarding the detection and mitigation of unwanted bias accruing due to (high-risk) AI systems. As such, my contribution helps AI providers and deployers evaluate situations where bias may be a concern as well as help comply with the EU AI Act (Article 10) and protect fundamental rights.
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Organisation type
Organization
CeADAR Ireland
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adrian byrne
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Contribution to “Concepts, measures and requirements for managing bias in AI systems”
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (7th Open Call)

Christian Grafenauer

Description of Activities

With this fellowship, I significantly contribute to the ICT Standards landscape by addressing the lack of standardised guidelines for processing Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) systems. Approving the New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) for “Guidelines on processing PII using blockchain and DLT” establishes a crucial foundation for privacy-preserving, GDPR-compliant blockchain applications.
By leading the creation of CEN/CENELEC JTC19 WG3, I am ensuring the development of a harmonised European approach to blockchain privacy, reducing fragmentation and fostering interoperability. These efforts align blockchain implementations with European regulations, consumer protection laws, and data governance principles.
 

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Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
Yes, my contribution significantly impacts European SMEs by providing clear, practical guidance on how to process personal data using blockchain and DLT in compliance with the GDPR. SMEs often lack the legal and technical resources to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. The standard developed through CEN/CENELEC JTC 19 WG3 will offer accessible best practices, reducing legal uncertainty and lowering barriers to innovation. This enables SMEs to adopt blockchain solutions more confidently, competitively, and responsibly within the European market.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
My work directly supports the protection of fundamental rights, especially privacy and data protection, in the context of emerging blockchain and DLT technologies. By initiating the standard on Guidelines on processing PII using blockchain and DLT, I contribute to reducing legal uncertainty, enabling safer adoption of these technologies. This empowers citizens by ensuring their personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with GDPR, while fostering trust and transparency in digital systems. Ultimately, this promotes responsible innovation and strengthens democratic values in the digital age.
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Organization
Consumer Representative, DIN Verbraucherrat e.V.
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Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Project Leader - Guidelines on processing PII using blockchain and distributed ledger technology
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year

Limara Haque

Description of Activities

My fellowship focuses on standardizing Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) for sustainable asset management, addressing gaps in digital asset representation, regulatory clarity, and ESG alignment. It supports innovation, transparency, and interoperability in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), in line with EU priorities.
Current NFT-based RWA systems lack harmonised frameworks, causing fragmentation in asset tracking, legal recognition, and compliance. This hinders adoption across supply chains, carbon markets, and IP management. My project proposes a cross-industry standard to ensure interoperability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparency.
In this sense, the there are two major priorities for this action, including: 
Standardized Multi-Asset Tokenization that enables NFT-based tracking of physical, environmental, and intangible assets. It also enhances lifecycle transparency, supports the circular economy, and ensures blockchain interoperability.
Digital Product Passport (DPP) to align NFTs with DPP for end-to-end traceability, compliance, and ESG reporting.This strengthens supply chain transparency and EU circular economy goals.

The key Challenges related to my activity are: 
Regulatory Uncertainty: Lack of clear NFT standards impedes legal and policy alignment. This initiative ensures conformity with EU law and ISO.
Adoption Barriers: Fragmented governance limits integration. Standardisation enhances technical and regulatory trust.
Sustainability Concerns: Energy-intensive DLTs are problematic. This activity promotes efficient models aligned with the Green Deal.

Consequently, this project positions Europe as a leader in NFT standardisation, fostering secure, compliant, and sustainable digital ecosystems.
 

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Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
My contribution to standardising NFTs for sustainable asset management directly benefits European SMEs and societies by enabling trustworthy, interoperable, and regulatory-compliant tokenisation of real-world assets. For SMEs, this ensures more straightforward access to tokenisation frameworks, reducing costs, risks, and compliance barriers when integrating NFTs into supply chains, intellectual property, and sustainability tracking. Standardisation also enhances digital product traceability, supporting SME participation in the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative.
This standard actively enhances SME inclusion and access to innovation. By creating standardised, easy-to-adopt models for NFT-based asset tracking and DPP compliance, I help lower barriers for SMEs to engage in the green and digital transition. These tools enable them to demonstrate environmental accountability, meet regulatory requirements, and participate in new markets with confidence.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
This work has a range of societal impacts by embedding ethical, inclusive, and sustainability-driven principles into the standardisation of NFT-based tokenisation. By advancing a modular framework for the tokenisation of multi-asset classes, including physical goods, environmental assets, and digital identity, I am contributing to a future where transparency, accountability, and accessibility are foundational features of digital economies.
One major societal impact is the promotion of climate-conscious digital infrastructure. Through my alignment with the EU Green Deal, ISO 14097, and CIRPASS2, I have advanced tokenisation models that enable lifecycle tracking, ESG reporting, and carbon footprint disclosures, empowering organisations and communities to make data-driven, sustainable choices.
Second, the integration of semantic interoperability and decentralised identity contributes to human-centred, rights-respecting digital governance. It allows individuals and communities to verify data, control asset provenance, and participate in decentralised systems with greater security and agency.
Finally, through my role in INATBA and ISO, I have championed cross-sector collaboration on social impact tokenisation, bridging technology with policy to ensure that standards reflect public interest and global equity. These efforts strengthen citizen trust, digital sovereignty, and the ethical deployment of blockchain infrastructure at scale.
Open Call
Organization
COO, Kron World S.L.
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Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Standardizing NFTs for Sustainable Asset Management
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year

Jean-Pierre Quémard

Description of Activities

In this fellowship the original objective is to start to prepare a NWI to address the age approriate topic and start the standard development. The aim is to improve the benefits and reduce the risks in the digital world for young users up to the age of 18. The solution is to adapt the content delivered by online products and services according to the age of users. Moreover, the process requires establishing the age/capacity of users, including age verification and age estimation. The CWA does NOT define age estimation and verification processes (Out of scope) but requires to select an appropriate age assurance tools/approach in conformity with established standards and official guidance.

Fellow's country
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
Need for an EN: Many organizations engage with children intentionally; others engage with children in the course of their general activities. In each case the organization has a responsibility to that child to provide an age-appropriate service. This is not a marginal market, as one in three users is under 18.
The target stakeholders of this standard are society-wide: governments and policymakers; international institutions and civil society organizations; business and tech sector especially digital service providers; parents, teachers, and children.
The protection of children in the ICT world is a key issue and three domains are to develop complementary; including, age appropriate this work item, Age Assurance and Age verification. The two last topics are managed at ISO/IEC/JTC1/SC27/WG5 level the delineation between the three topics is important
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Kuzul An Traezehnn
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Jean-Pierre Quémard
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Age appropriate standardisation
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year

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
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
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Independent Expert
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Gill Whitney
Proposal Title (6th Open Call)
Contribution to the modification of standards to facilitate their use by manufacturers and writers of associated vertical standards
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year

Emilia Tantar

Description of Activities

The work I am leading in European Standardisation through the CEN and CENELEC JTC 21 WG 2, answers directly the main operational pillars of the Standardisation request received from the European Commission as to provide technical specifications through standards (candidate for harmonization) in support of the EU AI Act.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)
My work is aims at providing a comprehensive operational framework of standards that enables European SMEs and European societies access the EU market while ensuring compliance with the requirements of the EU AI Act in a cost and resource efficient way.
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Organisation type
Organization
Chief Data and AI Officer, Standardisation expert, R&D Black Swan Lux S.A.
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Tantar
Proposal Title (5th Open Call)
Progress and lead delivery of EN AI Conformity assessment and supporting operational standards
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (5th Open Call)

Patricia Shaw

Description of Activities

My work to date has been seeking to promote trustworthiness through fundamental rights protections in European harmonised technical standards concerning AI,  in particular JTC21.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)
AI Providers both large and small need to do due diligence in relation to risks to fundamental rights. Assessment of those risks and risk controls will be pertinent to organisations of all sizes. High risk AI systems have the potential to result in impacts at scale, irrespective of the size of the organisation that puts it on the market or puts it into service.
Impact on society (5th Open Call)
This activity will contribute to making European and International AI standards that protects against unintended foreseeable risks to equality and fundamental rights and intentionally designs for the enhancement of equality and fundamental rights. Also, it supports increasing understanding and awareness of the impact of AI on affected individuals and groups in respect of their equality and fundamental rights with technology companies, national standards bodies, and notified bodies
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Organisation type
Organization
AI and Data Ethics Legal, and Policy Consultant, Beyond Reach Consulting Limited
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Shaw
Proposal Title (5th Open Call)
Promote AI trustworthiness through fundamental rights protections in EU / International AI Standards
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (5th Open Call)

Alastair Marke

Description of Activities

My fellowship focuses on researching the feasibility of developing an international (e.g. ISO) standard for deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in climate action, culminating in a Technical Report following consultation with chairs of relevant ISO technical committees. 

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on society (5th Open Call)
Beyond the immediate focus on AI and climate action, the project is expected to have a wide-ranging impact on several broader European interests, including promoting environmental sustainability, addressing cybersecurity and e-privacy challenges, supporting global standards and inclusivity and advancing the digital single market.
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Organisation type
Organization
Director General, Blockchain and Climate Institute
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Marke
Proposal Title (5th Open Call)
Research for potential PAS development: “Guidance for Climate Action with AI”
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (5th Open Call)

Sabrina Palme

Description of Activities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key component of the Rolling Plan for ICT standardisation, supporting the European Commission’s Standardisation Request issued to back the AI Act. My contribution is aligned with the objectives of the AI Key Enablers, particularly in the areas of Cybersecurity in AI and the Data Economy.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)
A key impact of this work is the inclusion of startup and SME perspectives in the standardisation process. As a startup founder, I am committed to ensuring that the standards developed are not only aligned with regulatory requirements but also practical and applicable for smaller businesses. This consideration is essential for creating standards that are relevant across different business sizes and sectors.
Impact on society (5th Open Call)
This activity will support the parallel development of AI logging and monitoring standards at both CEN/CLC and ISO/IEC levels. By contributing to these efforts, the activity will help to ensure that European standards are consistent with international developments, promoting alignment and interoperability.
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Organisation type
Organization
CEO & Co-Founder, Palqee Technologies
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Palme
Proposal Title (5th Open Call)
AI logging and monitoring expert contributions for hEN AI standards
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (5th Open Call)

James Davenport

Description of Activities


There is currently no standard addressing the cybersecurity of AI systems. In ISO/IEC JTC1 SC27 WG4  27090 is under development; and I contribute directly to this work.

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Open Call Topics
Impact on society (4th Open Call)
The EU AI Act places high importance on cybersecurity of AI systems and products, but there is comparatively little work done on this, and none that has reached the level of mature standards. Hence it is important to develop these standards, and ensure that they reflect both the cybersecurity point of view and the specific difficulties of AI, as in the ETSI list , and possibly wider.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
University of Bath
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James Davenport
Proposal Title (4th Open Call)
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Standardisation
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (4th Open Call)