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Impact on SMEs (3rd Open Call)

The AI Trustworthiness Framework will serve as an entry point for industries and SMEs in order to facilitate this process, fostering conformity and facilitating industry competitiveness.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

The AI Trustworthiness Framework will serve as an entry point for industries and SMEs in order to facilitate this process, fostering conformity and facilitating industry competitiveness.

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

Industries and SMEs in the EU are facilitated in adopting standards. One of the main barriers for standard adoption is the complexity of the standardisation processes. In order to claim conformity, multiple requirements coming from multiple standards should be met. The AI Trustworthiness Framework will serve as an entry point for industries and SMEs in order to facilitate this process, fostering conformity and facilitating industry competitiveness.

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The framework simplifies compliance by serving as a single reference point for multiple obligations under the AI Act. This helps SMEs adopt standards more easily, reducing barriers and supporting competitiveness through clearer, harmonized guidance.

Impact on society (3rd Open Call)

The AI Trustworthiness Framework will reinforce social trust in AI systems, by providing companies, consumers and ultimately citizens with a clear understanding of the fundamental requirements for trustworthy AI.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

Impact on society (5th Open Call)

Trustworthiness fosters social acceptance. One of the outstanding barriers in the deployment of innovative technologies is social acceptance. This barrier damages both the economic benefits and the social benefits of designing innovative AI systems. The AI Trustworthiness Framework will reinforce social trust in AI systems, by providing companies, consumers and ultimately citizens with a clear understanding of the fundamental requirements for trustworthy AI.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

By clarifying what makes AI trustworthy and aligning it with EU values, the project increases public trust and supports responsible innovation. It also helps make ethics a professional role, reinforcing societal oversight over AI technologies.

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Researcher in AI Ethics, Co-Founder of DEXAI – Artificial Ethics, Italian Interuniversity Consortium for Computer Science

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DEXAI

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Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Building trustworthiness for artificial intelligence

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Building trustworthiness for artificial intelligence

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

The AI Trustworthiness Framework - delivering a harmonized standard for the EU AI Act

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

development of the AI Trustworthiness Framework within CEN-CENELEC JTC21 WG4 and supports ISO/IEC work on human oversight.

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Standards Development Organisation

CEN/CENELEC

ISO/IEC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (3rd Open Call)

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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 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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Organization

Professor - Instituto Politecnico de Castelo Branco

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IPCB

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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

Standard for Ontology Reasoning on Multiple Robots

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

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Standards Development Organisation

IEEE

Topic

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

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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#3 2026

Not for Profit Organisation

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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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Standards Development Organisation

Topic

Quantum Technology

StandICT.eu Year

2026

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Topic (6th Open Call)

Richard Pitwon

Description of Activities

This fellowship helped to establish dominant European influence on the first standards for QPICs.

Country

Ireland

Fellow's country

Ireland

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

The formation of a new IEC working group on fibre optic quantum interconnect will align with the technologies of many European SMEs who would benefit from early engagement to develop standards, which help accelerate commercial adoption of their approaches. Therefore, I am strongly engaging with European quantum SMEs to secure support for the proposal and encourage participation. The successful formation of the WG would be followed by the establishment of liaisons to ISO/IEC JTC3 and CEN/CENELEC TC86

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The formation of IEC TC86 WG11 aligns well with the technologies of many European SMEs who would benefit from early engagement to develop standards, which help accelerate commercial adoption of their approaches. I am strongly engaging with European quantum SMEs to encourage participation from Europe; at the moment, the membership of the group overwhelmingly European (85%).

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

Europe is already a world-leader in the scientific research and industrialisation of quantum technologies, especially with regards to quantum communication and quantum computation technologies. My fellowship will strengthen European influence on quantum standards and by assuming a strong position on quantum technologies from industrial, academic and standardisation angles, Europe will be in a stronger position to establish a global competitive edge in this field.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

This activity will strengthen European influence on quantum standards and by assuming a strong position on quantum technologies from industrial, academic and standardisation angles, Europe will be in a stronger position to establish a global competitive edge in this field.

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OC#4 2026

IT Consultancy/Development

Organisation type

Organization

Consultant - Resolute Photonics UK Ltd

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Resolute Photonics

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Standards for Quantum Interconnect and Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Standardisation Working Group for Quantum Interconnect

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

creation of the new IEC TC86 WG11 - Quantum Optical Interconnect

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Standards Development Organisation

ISO

ISO/IEC

Topic

Quantum Technology

StandICT.eu Year

2026

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Maria Ines Robles

Description of Activities

A significant challenge for European industrial plants is ensuring reliable connectivity and interoperability among wireless devices. RPL has been developed to specifically address these challenges.

Country

Finland

Fellow's country

Finland

Open Call Topics

IoT Internet of Things

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The work of the IETF ROLL WG significantly impacts European SMEs by developing internationally recognised open standards, such as RPL. RPL presents multiple open-source implementations has been tested through extensive simulations and continuous evaluations. Also, RPL meets all their required capabilities, such as energy-efficient mechanisms, which are pivotal for sustainable growth.
Moreover, the continuous enhancements by the ROLL WG are vital for the evolution and adaptation of new use cases pertinent to the European context. These improvements ensure robust interoperability and adherence to security standards, both critical for SMEs operating in the dynamic European market. This commitment to excellence and relevance is applied in the standard reviews carried out within the IETF Directorates, such as IoT, Routing, and General-Area sectors. Such endeavours underscore our dedication to supporting European SMEs' technological advancement and operational efficiency.

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Academia/Research

Organization

Researcher - Tampere University

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Request for funding for IETF IoT work

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

‘Contribution to International Standards for IoT and Routing Protocols’.

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

IETF

Topic

IoT

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (1st Open Call)

IoT Internet of Things

Topic (6th Open Call)

IoT Internet of Things

Francisco Medeiros-Filho

Description of Activities

Harmonised cybersecurity standards for AI systems need to be developed and adopted, as a matter of urgency, for the benefit of the European industry, including SMEs and startups, as well as European users and consumers.

Country

Belgium

Fellow's country

Belgium

Open Call Topics

IT Consultancy/Development

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

Harmonised cybersecurity standards for AI systems need to be developed and adopted, as a matter of urgency, for the benefit of the European industry, including SMEs and startups, as well as users and consumers. In this context, it is necessary to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems. Cybersecurity is one of the many aspects of trustworthiness.

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The AI Act highlights the importance of EU harmonised standards and conformity assessment (based on such harmonised standards) for industrial stakeholders (providers and deployers) and also for users of AI systems. Harmonised cybersecurity standards for AI systems need to be developed and adopted as a matter of urgency, for the benefit of the European industry, including SMEs and startups, as well as users of AI systems. In this context, it is necessary to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems. Cybersecurity is just one of the many aspects of trustworthiness.
A balanced representation of interests involving all relevant stakeholders in the development of standards, contributions from SMEs, consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders are therefore welcome. FM Tech Consult BV is a Belgium-based SME.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

It is essential to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems, hence providing assurance to users and consumers (societal impact).

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

Cybersecurity for AI systems, although being just one of the aspects, is essential to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems, hence providing assurance and trust to users and consumers leading to great societal impact.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

It is well known that the widespread use of AI systems in many different sectors of the economy is bound to have a significant impact on society. This subject has been debated at length by different academic, industrial, and governmental organisations. Cybersecurity for AI systems, although being just one of these aspects, is essential to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems, hence providing assurance and trust to users and consumers leading to great societal impact.

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Organization

Independent expert - FM Tech Consult BV

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Harmonised AI cybersecurity standards in response to the EC AI standardisation request

Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Cybersecurity standards for AI systems in response to the EC standardisation request

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Cybersecurity standards for AI systems in response to the EC standardisation request (AI Act)

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Guidance for addressing security threats to artificial intelligence systems

Role in SDO

convenor

Standards Development Organisation

CEN/CENELEC

Topic

Artificial Intelligence

StandICT.eu Year

2026

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Agnieszka Rządkowska

Description of Activities

By optimising design, production, deployment and operation of PV, AI can maximise energy generation, leading to increased renewable energy adoption, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Country

Belgium

Fellow's country

Belgium

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The smart energy is currently not only an important market trend of a dynamic growth and rapid technological development, but also a central axis in the EU's Green Deal strategy joining ICT and energy sectors as main pillars for the EU development facing serious energy challenges. Furthermore the green transformation is currently considered to be an important aspect of the European energy security, especially in view of the international situation, the Russian invasion on Ukraine and the scaling energy crisis concerning hydrocarbons. In regard to these challenges the European Commission strategically plans to secure advancing renewable energy technologies further enabled by ICT and a leading global position of the EU in smart energy, transforming the global warming and the international situation challanges into a growth opportunity for EU SMEs driving European innovation with a focus on smart energy. Action's efforts in driving international smart PV standardisation supports EU SMEs.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

Extending AI enabled PV concepts, systems definitions, architectures, use cases and technical specifications of processes and devices under the EITCI SESG (Smart Energy Standards Group hosted under EITCI Institute) AIPV WG, as well as in a dissemination combined with seeking a liason in cooperation with experts joining the CENELEC / IEC-TC CLC/TC-82 (Solar photovoltaic energy systems) and the CLC/TC-57 (Power systems management and associated information exchange) for power systems control equipment and systems including EMS (Energy Management Systems) and SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition).

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OC#3 2026

IT Consultancy/Development

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Organization

European Solar Network, International Solar Society, Smart Energy Systems, European IT Certification Insitute

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Development of standards for AI enabled Photovoltaics

Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Deploying standards for AI enabled Photovoltaics (AIPV)

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Promoting cooperation in drafting and disseminating smart PV standards for the future

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

CENELEC

Topic

Artificial Intelligence

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (6th 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

Impact on SMEs (1st Open Call)

SMEs will be strongly impacted by the future set of harmonised standards in support of the AI Act. One of the aims of the JTC 21 is to provide standards that are innovation-friendly and actionable. Following JTC 21/WG 1 work, a dedicated AHG (AHG 9) has been set up to support SMEs.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

This project clarifies for SMEs when they use standards related to trustworthiness characteristics, as conformity assessment for those characteristics will be done for defined domains and operating conditions.

Impact on society (1st Open Call)

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

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

The impact is potentially significant worldwide, as the European regulation on AI and its subsequent harmonised standards will be followed by any international company that wants to do business in Europe.

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