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Horizon Europe Cluster 4 — Twin (Green+Digital) Transition for Industry

European Leadership in Global Digital Standards

Funds a €7M action that helps European experts lead global digital standards and gives SMEs and researchers a stronger voice in ICT rule-making.

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Digital standards shape markets, interoperability and the values built into technology, but European SMEs, researchers, open-source contributors and societal experts can struggle to participate in global standards work. This Coordination and Support Action funds one management facility to change that.

The facility should support European specialists taking part in international digital standardis

Setting up a management facility to support European specialists in global digital standardisation, including committee leadership, participation and European hosting of international meetings. The action should map standards landscapes and gaps, forecast emerging needs, promote the benefits of standards, build education and skills, and use open calls to provide grants to specialists.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.18 Mar 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€7M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-07Source: ec.europa.eu