INSTAR promotes Europe’s position as a forerunner in global standards-setting in advanced ICT technologies (eg. AI, 5G and 6G, internet protocols, IoT, cybersecurity, data, eID, quantum or DLTs) with strategic international partners. The 30-month project shapes the definition & uptake of standards in target countries, delivers studies & analyses on ICT standards, and monitors international standards in trade & cooperation agreements. INSTAR’s active and experienced ICT standardisation experts will manage a set of technology domain workstreams to build high-level standardisation frameworks, engaging key stakeholders; map standards onto a Standards Dashboard; activate high-level task forces to provide inputs; organise webinars and workshops; deliver monthly and bi-annual reports on agreements on common standards and roadmaps; monitor international standards implementation in trade and cooperation agreements. Impact: a)high-level standardisation frameworks; b)Standards Dashboard with a common vision in international fora/SDOs; c)6 High-level Task Forces (TF) to manage technology domain workstreams; d)bi-annual reports on agreements on common standards and roadmaps; e) monitoring implementation of int’l standards in trade & cooperation agreements. The strong Consortium of 10 partners, 8 countries with complimentary skills: 4 specialist consultancy SMEs, 4 RTOs, an industry association & a university, active & well regarded in the standardisation community, EU & internationally. Partners are embedded in existing SDOs and standardisation initiatives, in committees centred on the key technologies while retaining independence; have trusted relationships with stakeholders in target countries, and are experienced in supporting the development of effective standardisation policies. Engagement includes 6 task forces, 6 joint committees, 6 workshops, 6 Webinars, 1 Impact event, 2 Coordination Board meetings, 10 signed MoUs, 24 3rd party events; 1,000 engaged community members.