Haptic R&D Consulting is actively seeking to join a consortium for the Horizon Europe grant call titled “Facilitate the engagement in global ICT standardisation development (CSA).” This initiative aims to bolster the participation and influence of European entities in the international ICT standardisation process.
Expected Outcomes for Consortium Partners:
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- Establishment of a Support Facility: Creation of a platform to aid European specialists’ involvement in international ICT Standard Developing Organisations (SDOs) and global forums, enhancing Europe’s impact on ICT standardisation.
- Sectorial ICT Standardisation Analysis: Development and refreshment of the ICT standardisation landscape, identifying gaps and needs in alignment with EU policies, as detailed in the Rolling Plan for ICT standardisation.
- Collaboration and Capacity Building: Working in tandem with other initiatives and European entities, including those funded by EU and national R&I projects, to foster a forward-looking approach in various sectors.
- Awareness and Financial Support: Raising the profile of ICT standardisation development and providing financial backing for standardisation meetings in Europe, facilitating easier participation for European players.
Scope of the Consortium’s Work: The consortium’s efforts will support the EU’s strategic objectives, including the European Green Deal and Europe’s Digital Decade. The focus will be on:
- Reinforcing the presence of EU experts in the global ICT standardisation arena.
- Establishing an ICT standardisation observatory.
- Supporting key European specialists’ participation in international SDOs, particularly from SMEs, societal stakeholders, and academia.
- Coordinating with EU-funded projects and partnerships to promote innovation and timely standards.
Key Actions to be Undertaken:
- Comprehensive Analysis: Conducting a thorough landscape and gap analysis of international ICT standardisation, focusing on areas such as internet standardisation, quantum networks, IoT, 6G mobile communication, and more.
- Management Facility Setup: Establishing a facility to support European specialists’ leadership roles in international standardisation activities.
- Financial Support for Meetings: Providing funds to host standardisation meetings and workshops in Europe.
- Foresight Committee Facilitation: Liaising with ongoing developments in EU and national Member States funded R&I projects.
- Promotion of ICT Standardisation: Highlighting the importance of ICT standardisation for European industry competitiveness and sustainability.
Haptic R&D Consulting is eager to contribute its expertise to this consortium, leveraging its experience in ICT to advance European interests and values in global ICT standardisation efforts. The company invites interested parties to discuss potential partnerships for this Horizon Europe grant call.