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StandICT.eu steps into the core of its new 2029 edition, marking the introduction of one of the most strategic and highly anticipated initiatives of this programme: the official launch of the Open Call dedicated to the Organisation of Technical Meetings of international SDO.
Fully aligned with the project’s renewed mandate, this initiative serves a dual purpose: strengthening European representation in international standard-setting fora, and fostering broader participation and accessibility for European experts.
The objective of this new funding scheme is to attract and host in Europe, within Member States or Associated Countries, those international technical meetings that might otherwise be held anywhere else in the world. Hosting these strategic working sessions within Europe significantly mitigates logistical and geographical barriers. This approach facilitates broader participation from European specialists, academics, and SMEs, empowering them to actively shape and influence future technological specifications.
Objectives of the Info Session
This online info session is designed to provide further guidance to potential applicants who are preparing a proposal for StandICT.eu 2029 SM Open Call, and complement the Guidelines which are available on the SM Open Call Website Page.
The session aims to provide an overview of the call objectives, and leave participants with a clear understanding of what StandICT.eu 2029 funds and what makes a proposal eligible, and of timeline, process and evaluation approach. Practical tips to avoid common pitfalls will be shared.