ExpectedOutcome:
Further alignment with like-minded countries on a common vision on ICT standardisation of key technologies and developing a robust coordination mechanism to express this common vision in international fora/SDOs.
The project beneficiaries should engage with relevant entities working in ICT standardisation from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Australia, and the USA.
Scope:
This action will contribute to the EU Standardisation Strategy, particularly in supporting the EU’s leading position in global standards-setting as a forerunner in key technologies and promoting EU core values, by:
- Working together towards defining a common vision and agenda for key digital technologies as regards their standardisation aspects, timelines etc. The aim is to engage and work towards a common position with like-minded countries in ICT standardisation of key technologies prioritised in Horizon Europe, such as AI, 5G and beyond, internet protocols, IoT and security aspects, cybersecurity, data, eID, quantum or digital ledger technologies (DLT), which are usually developed in specific international standardisation organisations, fora and consortia such as ISO/IEC JTC1, ITU-T, 3GPP, oneM2M, IETF or IEEE.
- Coordinating with those partner countries to align our positions on digital standardisation in international standardisation organisations and other international fora.
- Monitoring the effective implementation of international standards in trade and cooperation agreements with such targeted countries.
This topic requires the effective contribution of SSH disciplines and the involvement of SSH experts, institutions as well as the inclusion of relevant SSH expertise, in order to produce meaningful and significant effects enhancing the societal impact of the related research activities.
- Proposals should cover the following key tasks:
- T1: Dedicated work stream (for ex. Joint Committee) bringing together European Commission and EU stakeholders and the relevant administrations and stakeholders of the targeted partner country, to define a common agenda and work plan, to set up a mechanism to exchange relevant information, align positions etc.
- T2: To that effect, to conduct regular studies and analyses of the relevant activities in specific target countries and in international ICT standardisation, especially in key technologies promoted in HE (AI, 5G and beyond, internet, IoT and its security aspects, cybersecurity, data, eID, QT or DLT).
- T3: Organise outreach activities such as joint international conferences, workshops or supporting material, including newsletters, websites, or promotional videos.
- T4: Cooperate, synchronise, and achieve synergies with ongoing research and innovation activities and coordination and support actions, exchange of best practices on education and awareness of ICT standards in scientific communities.
