Standardisation is not merely a technical add-on to the final stage of technological development. It is part of the bridge that transforms research into solutions, solutions into the market, and the market into exports.

In exports, in addition to the goods and services themselves, their compliance with international requirements is of crucial importance.

Standardisation is a concrete factor in competitiveness. Standards influence the technical requirements that emerge in the market, how compatibility is ensured, how safety, quality and performance are verified, and which solutions are generally considered suitable for use.

When companies actively participate in standardisation, they not only follow the market but also shape it. Standardisation plays a key role in establishing links between different sectors and in the commercialisation of research and development outcomes.

If a country wishes to derive greater benefit from its investments in research, development and innovation, work related to standardisation must also be viewed as part of this whole.

Standardisation is not merely a narrow specialisation, but an increasingly important part of strategic industrial capacity. It relates to how well companies recognise changes in the operating environment and influence the conditions for technology adoption.

A national standardisation strategy should define national priorities and strengthen the role of standardisation in supporting corporate competitiveness. Standardisation supports corporate competitiveness, promotes sustainable business growth, reinforces the strategic importance of standardisation, and meets the needs of society and citizens in the development of safety, the environment and services.