💡Did you know that building inventions on technical standards can significantly increase the value of patents?
A recent study revealed fascinating insights into how "standard linkage" fuels technological breakthroughs.
👉 Delve into the findings: standict.eu/news/sweet-spot-…
🤖 The 3rd UN #VirtualWorldsDay on 11-12 May will convene leaders from government and industry, UN organizations, and tech innovators to discuss the future of AI-driven cities and communities.
📍 ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
🤝 Register now: itu.int/un-virtual-worlds-da…
🧲 ICT #standards shape outcomes. Human rights set the boundaries.
👥 This event brings together experts working at the intersection of ICT specs, regulation, and rights. Take a look at the amazing lineup of speakers in Panel 3.
🔗 Register now: standict.eu/events/seminar-h…
🎤 The panel moderated by @jfopen will look into what SDOs are doing for mainstreaming human rights in their daily work.
🙌 Join us in Brussels or online on 14 April at 10:00
🎙️ Discover the Panel 'The Way Forward'🔦
On 14 April, at the 'Human Rights & ICT Standardisation', #Panel4 'The way forward' will unpack the added-value of mainstreaming #HumanRights into the design of technical specs and why it matters.
🔗 Register now: standict.eu/events/seminar-h…
#StandICT🤝 EuroXR: new MoU to boost #XR standardisation in Europe
Big thanks to Patrick Bourdot (EuroXR President) and Christophe Runde (StandICT TWG #VirtualWorlds chair) for driving stronger links between XR research, industry & standards
👉 Read more standict.eu/news/standicteu-…
How do we make ICT standards more inclusive, more effective, and more future-ready?
⚡Expect real-world stories from women shaping standards, plus a forward-looking discussion on ICT Standardisation.
📢 The European Commission has launched the 2nd European Standardisation Panel survey.
It’s gathering input from industry, SMEs, start-ups, researchers, experts & innovators on standardisation needs.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 standict.eu/news/second-edit… Have your say!
☀️#StandICT Open Call 2 is now open
⏰ You have time to submit until 17 April 26
🎯 Priority topics for OC 2:
1) #AI with contributions in particular to @cen-cenelec.bsky.social #JTC21
2) EC #Standardisation Request on high-risk AI systems
Apply: standict.eu/call-external-ev…
🔓 New Opportunity Unlocked!
📣 Calling #ICT#standardisation experts!
@Stand_ICT is assembling a trusted External Pool of Evaluators to review proposals submitted to our Fellowship Programme
👉Discover more about what we offer & apply now: standict.eu/call-external-ev…
🤩 We have just finalised the 1st open call infographic of the StandICT.eu 2029 era.
🎉The number is outstanding! Our OC#1 closed with a staggering 165 submissions.
🛩️ The momentum is real and it’s growing - visit us to get the latest updates: standict.eu/open-calls-fello…
#Research paper supported by #StandICT: “The impact of standard-setting knowledge networks on firm innovation”.
💡Findings: firms innovate more when they broker across #standards networks & collaborate beyond close tech circles.
➡️Check the Article: doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.20…
Ready to transform your scientific results into sustainable products for the public?
If you are part of a Widening project, check if you qualify for the widerAdvance Facility to get coaching, matchmaking & strategic support.
Apply by 31 January 2026 ➡️ link.europa.eu/Q4fcYb
ALT Five scientists in a lab. Caption "A new service to hel you turn research results into real-life solutions. Apply by 31 January 2026"
Start small, be consistent, and collaborate!
Our fellows are laying out actionable advice to engage #SDO working groups and make contributions stick.
🔵Ruth Lennon, Atlantic Technological University
🔵@janlindq, Linaltec
🔵Richard Pitwon, Resolute Photonics UK Ltd
"Every new edition of #StandICT brings with and put forward innovations and pilot initiatives, such as the #Mentorship support, that prove to be successful, and I'm sure the 2029 edition will tackle the most relevant challenges ahead" - Carlos López Rodríguez, DG CNECT