MSCA Feedback to policy event - MSCA contribution to bridging research & innovation and standardisation for EU competitiveness

In an increasingly complex and interconnected global environment, standardisation plays a pivotal role in translating research outputs into impactful and scalable innovations. Recognising this, the European Commission has identified the need to reinforce the links between research, innovation, and standardisation to boost the EU's technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.  

A Code of Practice on standardisation in the European Research Area was published on 1 March 2023. The Code provides a set of recommendations to beneficiaries of public-funded research and innovation programmes on how to valorise project results through standardisation. The Code also targets universities and public research organisations, policymakers, and standard development organisations (SDOs). Several tools and initiatives have been launched to support the implementation of its recommendations. 

In this context, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), as part of Horizon Europe, are uniquely positioned to act as a bridge between academic research and industrial and societal needs. With their focus on excellence in doctoral and postdoctoral training, intersectoral mobility, and stakeholder engagement, MSCA-funded projects can become key vehicles in embedding standardisation into the research and innovation lifecycle. 

Given the instrumental role that MSCA can play, this event aims to identify practical steps to better and more systematically integrate standardisation into relevant MSCA projects, by presenting relevant policies, successful cases, stakeholder perspectives, and existing tools, networks and matchmaking platforms. 

Deadline to register: 10 June 2025, 12.00, CEST