Horizon Standardisation Booster (CSA)

• Increased participation of research performers in standardisation activities, establishing a long-term, sustainable link between R&I and standardisation.

• Increased development and adaptation of standards to meet new industrial needs—particularly in critical technology areas—driven by EU and national research.

• Increased uptake of new technologies through enhanced and accelerated standardisation activities.

• Build upon achievements and lessons learned from the HS Booster pilot (April 2022–March 2025).

• Align all activities with the EU Standardisation Strategy, the Code of Practice on standardisation, and relevant Commission communications (Digital Decade, New Industrial Strategy, EU standardisation strategy, Advanced Materials, Economic Security).

• Target technology domains identified in the Commission Recommendation on critical technology areas for the EU’s economic security.

• Test and validate the relevance of R&I outputs for the creation or revision of European and international standards.

• Further develop and exploit the HSbooster.eu platform and tools to maximize reach and efficiency.

• Enhance and expand the existing Training Academy with new modules, iterative improvements based on user feedback and data tracking, and promotion to the R&I community.

• Scale and implement the booster service at member state level, extending eligibility beyond Horizon 2020/Europe to national publicly funded R&I projects.

• Ensure broad engagement of beneficiaries in formal standardisation bodies and processes.

• Form a consortium of standardisation experts—such as standard development organisations, RTOs, universities, SMEs, industry partners, innovation agencies and national metrology institutes—capable of delivering the full range of services.