InDiCo-Global, with the support of key partners including CEN and CENELEC, is pleased to announce the launch of its Second and Third Open Calls. These calls aim to boost international cooperation on digital standardization and promote the adoption of European ICT and digital standards in strategic partner regions.
The InDiCo-Global open calls offer a total of €1 million in funding and aim to strengthen international cooperation on digital standardization by funding activities such as training programmes, capacity-building, applied research, and knowledge exchange. Proposals must demonstrate alignment with the European Standardization System (ESS) and contribute to broader EU digital policy goals.
Second Open Call | Now Open Until Early August 2025
This call seeks proposals focused on:
- Training and capacity-building in areas like eID, data governance, e-accessibility, and DPP
- Hackathons and proof-of-concept demonstrations
- Promotion of EU standards (e.g., EN 303 645, GDPR-aligned data protection)
- Organization of or participation in standards events and workshops
Projects should demonstrate tangible outcomes and target one or more of the InDiCo-Global focus regions: Africa, China, Eastern Partnership, India, LAC, Southeast Asia, and the Western Balkans.
Third Open Call | Extended Timeline (Rolling Until 2026)
This call supports two focused activities:
- Training programmes for staff of non-EU/EFTA National Standards Organizations (NSOs)
- ICT Landscaping Studies across key regions, including updates to previous work
Awards will be made on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to eligibility and evaluation.
These calls are part of InDiCo-Global’s mission to foster inclusive, collaborative standardization frameworks worldwide. For more information, eligibility criteria, and the application process, visit the Open Calls section.
About InDiCo-Global
InDiCo-Global, a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action, builds bridges between technical communities and policy makers globally, on topics relating to Digital policies and ICT standardization.
Powered by a strong consortium – ETSI, CEN, CENELEC, Trust-IT, Martel Innovate and COMMpla – InDiCo-Global aims to develop mutual understanding of policy, regulatory and technical approaches to ICT/digital technologies, enhance cooperation on ICT standards and alignment in policies and regulations, leading to a wider use of common standards for the benefit of European industry.
