🦋This season of fresh beginnings brings exciting news: #StandICT has landed on @bluesky
Like the butterfly of #Bluesky, we’re spreading our wings into new horizons, bringing updates on #ICT#standardisation & opportunities to new platforms.
💙Follow us: https://t.co/cTEYM2Zypu
💡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: https://t.co/yUWfhcLTP4
🤖 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: https://t.co/4lOEFJFd3U
🎤 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
🧲 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: https://t.co/DmleXVju6U
🎙️ 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: https://t.co/DmleXVju6U
⭐ The event #HumanRights & ICT #Standardisation brings together experts working at the intersection of #ICT specs, regulation, and rights.
🙌 Join us in Brussels or online on 14 April at 10:00
🔗 Register now:https://t.co/DmleXVju6U
#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 https://t.co/CyrlZ77NQX
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 https://t.co/EHMmu1KmSz 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: https://t.co/leCFZOHyka
🔓 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: https://t.co/leCFZOHyka
🤩 We have just finalised the 1st open call infographic of the https://t.co/Thv6xgDNgE 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: https://t.co/DdzftOHVL9
#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: https://t.co/rEbrJ3EfGC
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 ➡️ https://t.co/AAYPy2XrZ5
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
“Since 2018, #StandICT has backed 900+ fellowships across global SDOs.”
Today we’re sharing what worked and what’s next with StandICT 2029.
🔗https://t.co/BvOF3coiif #Standardisation
🎥 We’re LIVE: https://t.co/Thv6xgDNgE Fellow Journeys, from Funding to #ICT#Standards.
Join us now to hear impact stories + how to apply to Open Call 1.
🔗 https://t.co/BvOF3coiif