IEEE

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

SMEs related to robotics and/or developing artificial agents with a certain degree of autonomy can be impacted by this contribution, as the standard being developed aims to bring added value for integration and interoperability in solutions based on robotic and autonomous systems.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

Impact on SMEs (8th Open Call)

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

Solutions integrating robotics and autonomous systems that adhere to the standard should result in more interoperable, intelligent, sustainable, and cost-effective technologies, enabling people. to carry out tasks related to personal assistance.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

One of the direct impacts of my activity is widening the stakeholders' network that can also learn from the standard development and share domain-specific information that is relevant to implement use cases for the standard. It may be of particular interest to the TEF-Health European Project, which is establishing a test and experimentation facilities network across the EU, and I am part of the team and IPN which is leading the Portuguese node.

Impact on society (8th Open Call)

Impact on Society The activity aims to significantly contribute to the development and revision of standards, specifically the newly accepted IEEE P1955, which addresses 6G Empowering Robotics, and IEEE P1872.3, which extends IEEE 1872.2-2021 with specific domain ontologies and new concepts related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human-machine interaction. Additionally, it will promote the adoption of existing standards like IEEE 1872.2-2021. This activity will actively engage in the creation and revision of new standards, including developing resources, use cases, and technical documentation that facilitate the adoption and implementation of these standards across various healthcare and technology sectors.

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Organization

Coordinator of RTD unit - Laboratory of Automatics and Systems, Instituto Pedro Nunes

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Instituto Pedro Nunes

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Github

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Contribution to a new standard for autonomous robotic systems IEEE1872.3

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Contribution to new standard for autonomous robotic systems IEEE1872.3

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

Standardization in Robotics and AI for Healthcare

IEEE Standards

Role in SDO

convenor

Standards Development Organisation

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

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

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

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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

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (2nd Open Call)

E-Health, Healthy living and ageing

Amelie Gyrard

Description of Activities

The objective of this fellowship is to include European contributions on viable methodologies on semantic interoperability in ISO standards: ISO SC41 IoT and Digital Twin, with a focus on practical use cases in the domains of health/well-being.

Fellow's country

France

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

Trialog is a SME so we are directly impacted by my contribution. Trialog was the coordinator of the ACCRA H2020 project (robots for ageing), which is now finished. We follow up with standard activities on robotics. In addition, the standards under consideration will benefit all the Smart Robotics and Internet of Robotic Things ecosystem, including SMEs. SME can develop tools and applications compliant with those standards.

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

Trialog is a SME so we are directly impacted by my contribution. Trialog was the coordinator of the ACCRA H2020 project (robots for ageing) which is now finished. We follow up with standard activities on robotics. In addition, the standards under consideration will benefit all the Smart Robotics and Internet of Robotic Things ecosystem, including SMEs. SME can develop tools, applications compliant with those standards.

Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)

Trialog is a SME so we are directly impacted by my contribution. In addition, the standards under consideration will benefit all the Smart Health and IoT ecosystem, including SMEs. SME can develop tools, applications compliant with those standards.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

Accelerating the use of digital twins, as the existence of the semantic repository allows the digital twin to manage semantics while the physical twin is managing data. This methodology will ensure a consistent continuum between the physical twin and the digital twin.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

The following impacts are identified at a general level:
The Internet of Things (IoT) addresses many societal challenges including climate change, resource and energy efficiency and ageing.
In the emerging IoT economy, voluntary global standards can accelerate adoption, drive competition, and enable cost-effective introduction of new technologies.
Standardisation facilitates the interoperability, compatibility, reliability, security and efficiency of operations on a global scale among different technical solutions, stimulating industry innovation and providing greater clarity to technology evolution.
Interoperability between IoT networks operated by different companies along the value chain opens up opportunities to address EU Policy objectives, e.g. greater resource efficiency for a more circular economy, sustainable and responsible supply chains through transparency and traceability, and others

Impact on society (7th Open Call)

The number of connected devices is expected to exceed 20 billion by 2020. This market will be fostered by proper interoperability standards. Europe is strong in IoT innovation and has made significant technical contributions (AIOTI) including in some specific standardization contexts. AIOTI now has a recognized presence at the ISO level, and it is now key to concretize this presence so that European innovation is well represented.

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IT Consultancy/Development

Organization

Principal Research & Innovation Consultant, Trialog

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Trialog

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Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

IoT Semantic Interoperability for stress management, good health and well-being

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

IoT Semantic Interoperability for Internet of Robotic Things

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

IoT Semantic Interoperability for Active Assisted Living with robots for enhanced well-being

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Contribution to the standardization of IoT Interoperability by ensuring integration of SAREF

Proposal Title (7th Open Call)

IoT Semantic Interoperability for health informatics and well-being

Standard for Ontology Reasoning on Multiple Robots

ISO/IEC AWI 30197

https://www.iec.ch/ords/f?p=103%3A194%3A81398259398%3A%3A%3A%3AFSP_ORG_ID%2CFSP…

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

IEC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

E-Health, Healthy living and ageing

Topic (3rd Open Call)

IoT Internet of Things

Topic (4th Open Call)

IoT Internet of Things

Topic (5th Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

IoT Internet of Things

Topic (7th Open Call)

Data Economy

Andrea Basso

Description of Activities

My fellowship contributes to the standardisation on trustworthiness and security of AI generative pre-trained models to establish a robust framework that addresses the escalating concerns surrounding the security risks and privacy implications associated with the development, deployment, and utilisation of these advanced AI models. IEEE P7018, CEN CENELEC

Fellow's country

Italy

Open Call Topics

Artificial Intelligence

Impact on society (8th Open Call)

This standard has European Strategic Importance that includes notably sector-wide Implementation and strengthening privacy infrastructure.
Firstly, regarding sector-wide implementaiton, AI technologies are becoming deeply embedded in Europe’s core industries—including services, healthcare, finance, ICT, and transportation. With the growing dependence on generative models in these critical sectors, establishing trustworthiness standards is no longer optional but essential. A standardized approach ensures consistent, ethical, and responsible AI implementation across all application domains. Secondly, related to strengthening privacy infrastructure, Europe has established itself as a
global leader in privacy protection through GDPR and the EU AI Act. The proposed standards reinforce this regulatory ecosystem by specifically targeting vulnerabilities like data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. This creates a harmonized framework
that both facilitates regulatory compliance and strengthens public confidence in AI systems across EU member states.

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IT Consultancy/Development

OC#8 2026

Organisation type

Organization

CTO, Synesthesia s.r.l

Organization website

Synesthesia

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Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

IEEE P7018 - Requirements for trustworthiness and security of pretrained AI generative models (LLM)

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

IEEE P7018 - Requirements for trustworthiness and security of pretrained AI generative models (LLM)

Standards Development Organisation

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Cybersecurity/Network and Information security

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Artificial Intelligence

Samia Oukemeni

Description of Activities

By integrating ZTA, the project allows for more secure, scalable, and flexible access control mechanisms, which are crucial for the protection of sensitive data and systems against evolving cyber threats.

Fellow's country

Germany

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

This fellowship project significantly impacts European SMEs and societies by enhancing cybersecurity in critical infrastructures through the standardisation of ACaaS. By integrating ZTA, the project allows for more secure, scalable, and flexible access control mechanisms, which are crucial for the protection of sensitive data and systems against evolving cyber threats. This approach reduces potential data breaches and security incidents, promoting a safer digital environment.

Impact on society (5th Open Call)

My project aligns with the EU's ICT Rolling Plan, emphasising the enhancement of cybersecurity and the development of a resilient, secure digital infrastructure. By focusing on advanced AC techniques rooted in ZTA, the project supports the EU's commitment to integrating ZTA principles into critical infrastructure.

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Open Call

OC#5 2026

Organisation type

Large Enterprise

Organization

Standarisation Expert, Vodafone

Organization website

Vodafone

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Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Adaptive Context-Based Access Management for Critical Infrastructure

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

Enhancing and Evolving Adaptive Context-Based Access Management for Critical Infrastructure

Standards Development Organisation

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Cybersecurity/Network and Information security

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (5th Open Call)

Cybersecurity/Network and Information security

Paulo Gonçalves

Description of Activities

In the proposed activity the gaps related to standards will be tackled within three working groups (WG) where I am contributing to: IEEE P1872.3, IEEE P1955 and IEEE P1872.1.1, related to multiple robots, reasoning, 6G for robotics and task representation and planning.

Country

Portugal

Fellow's country

Portugal

Open Call Topics

Ontological framework for high-level task replanning for autonomous robotic sys…

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The contributions will make significant impact for the description of the robotics requirements on an industrial intralogistics scenario, where robots and humans operate. This will impact robot communication services that will use 6G.
Moreover, the fellowship strongly focuses on ontologies, to achieve a better interoperability of concepts to enhance robot to robot and robot to humans’ communications. The use of the standardizes DOLCE upper ontology makes a significant difference.
Also, EU have within its borders numerous renowned robotics companies. An increasing number of cutting-edge robotics and autonomous systems now rely on AI-driven reasoning to handle their growing complexity. Today, global regulations are shaping how knowledge is represented for robotics services and tasks, and EU SMEs must comply with these standards. As a result, these knowledge representation standards will significantly influence the development of future robotic and autonomous systems.

Impact on SMEs (8th Open Call)

The contributions will make significant impact for the description of the robotics requirements on a healthcare scenario, where robots and humans operate. This will impact robot communication services that will use 6G. Moreover, the fellowship strongly focuses on ontologies, to achieve a better interoperability of concepts to enhance robot to robot and robot to humans’ communications. The use of the standardizes DOLCE upper ontology makes a significant difference. Also, EU have within its borders numerous renowned robotics companies. An increasing
number of cutting-edge robotics and autonomous systems now rely on AI-driven reasoning to handle their growing complexity. Today, global regulations are shaping how knowledge is represented for robotics services and tasks, and EU SMEs must comply with these standards. As a result, these knowledge representation standards will significantly influence the development of future robotic and autonomous systems.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

The outcomes of this activity are very important for the robotics industry because it tackles concepts very close to real world deployment of robots to perform tasks, autonomously, within a robot group, and/or cooperating and/or collaborating with humans. This is a clear evolution of the IEEE RAS standards portfolio (previously focused on high-level concepts and definitions) and a valuable contribution to the robotics standards landscape in Europe and worldwide.

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Organisation type

Organization

Professor - Instituto Politecnico de Castelo Branco

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IPCB

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Standards for Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Knowledge, Reasoning, Multiple Robots and HRI

Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Standards for Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Knowledge, Reasoning, and AI for Multiple Robots

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Advancing Robotic Interoperability and Explainability through Ontological Standards

Proposal Title (8th Open Call)

Virtual Worlds, 6G, Ethics and AI for Robotics and Autonomous Systems Standards

Standard for Ontology Reasoning on Multiple Robots

Standard for 6G Empowering Robotics: Use Case Scenarios, Requirements, Architec…

Role in SDO

chair

Standards Development Organisation

Topic

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2023

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

Jacak Witold

Description of Activities

Standards for basic quantum infrastructures such as quantum information encryption in future quantum networks can support innovation in quantum technology and accelerate its uptake by European SMEs.

Country

Belgium

Fellow's country

Belgium

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

Rapid advancements in quantum computation, communication and a recent surge in QIPC startups are reshaping the landscape for the European innovation. Initiatives like the European Quantum Flagship, alongside global R&D programs, are channeling billions of euros into developing breakthrough quantum solutions. SMEs, long a cornerstone of the European industry, are now poised to harness quantum standards for critical communication infrastructures, including qubit development, advanced encryption, and network interoperability. These standards, including QRNG standards, will further boost state-of-the-art cybersecurity, laying the foundation for a future quantum internet, driving sustainable techno-economic growth, and ensuring that European SMEs and society remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.

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OC#1 2026

Not for Profit Organisation

OC#6 2026

Organisation type

Organization

Chair of the Board of Directors & Coordinator of the EITCI Quantum Standards Group, European Information Technologies Certification Institute

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Launching generalised quantum cryptography standardisation

Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Standards for new on-chip Integrated Circuit Quantum Random Number Generator (ASIC QRNG) devices

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Promoting International Standardisation in Quantum Technologies and Quantum Communication

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Role in SDO

chair

Standards Development Organisation

Topic

Quantum Technology

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2023

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

Alexandru Vulpe

Description of Activities

Developing a standard specifically tailored to AI-based network applications in cellular networks would provide a unified framework, promoting consistency, compatibility, and efficient utilisation of resources.

Country

Romania

Fellow's country

Romania

Open Call Topics

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OC#1 2026

Organisation type

Academia/Research

Organization

Contributor - University Politehnica of Bucharest

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Contribution to AI-based Network Application standardisation in 5G and beyond

Standards Development Organisation

Topic

5G & beyond 6G

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

2023

Topic (1st Open Call)

Ranganai Chaparadza

Description of Activities

The main challenge is related to addressing 5G security challenges towards Resilience to Attacks in 5G Networks.

Country

Germany

Fellow's country

Germany

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

This NIST MDKP PWG GAFB Standard being developed for the New Ecosystem on Multi-Domain Knowledge Planes Driven Networking Era in 5G & 6G presents a tremendous opportunity for the adoption and use of global standards developed in Europe by ETSI in the USA market to steer commerce and open up new collaborations opportunities between USA and Europe stakeholders for commerce and innovation of services and GANA KP Platforms products by industrial players in these markets. This also has the effect of strengthening Europe's position in global standardisation initiatives thanks to the adoption of ETSI standards in the US for global reach and use outside Europe. Stakeholders benefit as follows: Telecommunications network operators/CSPs, Private Enterprises, Government Institutes, SMEs, or Research Institutes can expose network capabilities for use by other authorised parties when available within certain times for specific incentives (e.g., monetisation of the resources usage).

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

The following objectives of the NIST MDKP GAFB Specification provide unique Use Cases for 5G, 6G and Future Networks:
“Requirements for Enablers for Cross-Industry Sectors End-to-End (E2E) Services Innovation and Delivery Agility” that facilitate the leveraging of dynamic resources and assets availability in various sector domains when they are discoverable for use in dynamic on-demand network(s) and differentiated connectivity services formations; and/or application-layer service innovation, composition and delivery using the newly formed networks and connectivity services or ones already available such that they can serve the needs of the targeted application layer service(s).
New ecosystem on Cross-Industry Sectors End-to-End (E2E) Services Innovation and Delivery Agility (i.e., coined the “MD_KPs_Feds_For_5GnB ” Ecosystem) in which ETSI GANA Knowledge Plane (KP) Platforms (based on the ETSI TS 103 195-2) as Distributed Open Platforms (DOPs) that enable federated Autonomic/Autonomous Networking (ANs) should play role as anchors for the ecosystem, together with DOPs on the higher level, namely: Service Federation Orchestration & Autonomic Management & Control Platforms that dynamically place demands for differentiated and federated network connectivity services on the GANA (KP) Platforms.

This NIST MDKP PWG initiative presents a tremendous opportunity for the adoption and use of global standards developed in Europe by ETSI in the USA market to steer commerce and open up new collaborations opportunities between USA and Europe stakeholders for commerce and innovation of services and GANA KP Platforms products by industrial players in these markets. This also has an effect of strengthening Europe's position in global standardisation initiatives thanks to the adoption of ETSI standards in US for global reach and use outside Europe. A New Ecosystem is emerging from the NIST Specifications which have potential to reduce Carbon Emissions, thanks to Nework Sharing.

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OC#1 2026