InDiCo-Global Stakeholder Group
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The InDiCo-Global Stakeholder Group is a dedicated forum bringing together representatives from industry, standardisation bodies, research initiatives, civil society, SMEs, and EU-funded projects to support structured dialogue on international digital standardisation. Through regular exchange, the group contributes strategic insight, flags emerging challenges across regions, and helps strengthen coordination around EU-aligned digital standards and policy approaches.
Connect Europe
Connect Europe is the voice of the leading providers of connectivity networks and services in Europe. Our members are at the forefront of innovation in the telecom and technology ecosystems, connecting over 270 million Europeans with cutting-edge mobile and fixed networks, such as fibre and 5G. They also deliver advanced services, ranging from first-class IT, AI and cybersecurity solutions, to entertainment and content. As the main investors in the industry, our members drive the digital transformation of the Continent, accounting for more than 70% of total telecom sector investment in Europe. Formerly known as ETNO, we stand for an improved policy and regulatory environment that enables citizens and businesses to benefit from digital connectivity and services.
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INSTAR
INSTAR unites experts, policymakers and industry leaders to ensure global standards align with market needs and enable technology innovation. By identifying shared objectives across six technology domains – Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and digital identity, Data, Cloud/Edge/IoT, 5G+/6G and Quantum technologies – and working with like-minded partners in Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and the US, INSTAR builds alliances, explores synergies and ranks common standardisation priorities that support EU Digital Partnerships and Trade & Technology Agreements, while contributing to seamless, interoperable digital ecosystems.
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ECOS
ECOS is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws. We ensure the environmental voice is heard when they are developed and drive change by providing expertise to policymakers and industry players, leading to the implementation of strong environmental principles.
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6G-IA
The voice of European Industry and Research for Next Generation Networks and Services
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DIGITAL EUROPE
DIGITALEUROPE (DE) is the leading trade association representing digitally transforming industries in Europe. Its mission is supporting regulatory environment that enables European businesses and citizens to prosper from digital technologies. Together with its members, DE shapes the industry policy positions on all relevant legislative matters and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant EU policies. DE membership represents over 45,000 businesses who operate and invest in Europe. It includes 120 corporations which are global leaders in their field of activity, as well as 43 national trade associations from across Europe.
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DIGITAL SME Alliance
European DIGITAL SME Alliance is the largest network of ICT small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, representing more than 45,000 digital SMEs across the EU.
The alliance is the joint effort of 30 national and regional SME associations from EU member states and neighbouring countries.
The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is a member of SBS, SMEUnited, ECSO, AIOTI, EU Gateway, European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, the European AI Alliance, INATBA, the European Internet Forum, GeSI, and the Coalition for App Fairness.
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INPACE
INPACE is a Horizon Europe initiative that aims to support the implementation of the Digital Partnerships between the European Union and Japan, South Korea, Singapore, as well as the Trade and Technology Council with India. The initiative establishes a multi-stakeholder Hub for collaboration in digital technologies between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region and fosters long-term cooperation in key digital technologies by bringing together experts and stakeholders from both regions.
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Eurosmart
With more than 25 years of experience, Eurosmart gathers technological experts in the field of the Digital security. We advocate for a high security level in digital interactions.
Members are designers or manufacturers of secure elements, semiconductors, smart cards, systems on chip, High Security Hardware and terminals, biometric technology providers, system integrators, secure software and application developers and issuers.
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StandICT.eu
StandICT.eu has been Europe’s flagship Coordination and Support Action (CSA) on ICT standardisation for over eight years. Since its launch in 2018, this project has become the recognised “go-to” initiative on ICT standards in Europe, directly supporting experts, strengthening Europe’s role in international Standard Developing Organisations (SDOs), and aligning standardisation contributions with EU priorities. Through its Fellowship Programme, StandICT.eu has channelled over €7 million to more than 900 European standards experts, enabling them to take leadership roles in global SDOs and make strategic contributions that underpin the EU’s Rolling Plan for ICT Standardisation and the Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) on ICT Standardisation.
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