CEN and CENELEC Position Paper The Framework Programme 10 and European Standardisation

CEN and CENELEC, two of the official European Standardization Organizations, aim to strengthen the role of standardization in the EU’s innovation framework under the upcoming Framework Programme 10 (FP10). 

Effective standardization helps translating research and innovation (R&I) investments into market-ready solutions, essential for Europe’s global competitiveness and strategic autonomy.  To enhance the European Standardization System’s (ESS) contribution to FP10, this paper proposes three Key Strategic Initiatives:  

1. Enhanced Integration of Standardization in Research Projects: Promote a coherent European Standardization System, as defined in Regulation EU 1025/2012, by embedding standardization across all stages of R&I activities. 

2. Support Mechanisms for Skills Development in Standardization: Enhance support and training environment to integrate standardization in R&I projects, enabling greater alignment with EU strategic goals for FP10 beneficiaries. 

3. Targeted Incentives and Resources for Standardization Activities: Enhance support for projects advancing standardization by targeting finances, sustainability, and capacities.  

These initiatives draw lessons from Horizon Europe and align with EU policies, including the EU Strategy on Standardisation and the Code of Practice on Standardisation. By implementing these measures, FP10 can better catalyse innovation, ensure global leadership in new technologies, and maximize the societal and economic value of EU-funded research. 

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