June 26 2025

Shape Future Project Review Meeting

The ShapeFuture project successfully concluded its review meeting at the European Union headquarters in Brussels. The three-day event, held from June 18th to 20th, brought together project partners for important progress presentations, all aimed at evaluating advancements and collaboratively defining the strategic roadmap for the next phase. Following a successful rehearsal meeting, the ShapeFuture team officially presented their latest progress and efforts in developing fundamental Electronic Components & Systems (ECS)for highly automated vehicles. The meeting was a crucial step in ensuring the project remains on track to significantly contribute to the future of the European ECS industry and build resilient supply chains for green mobility. The review meeting benefited immensely from the expert input of Project Officer Angela Rinaldi and distinguished reviewers Stephane Amarger from Zen innovation and Cornel Klein from Siemens. Their valuable feedback will be integrated into the next steps of the project's work as ShapeFuture continues to drive innovation in ECS for highly automated vehicles. The ShapeFuture project is ready to leverage the insights gained from this review to further accelerate its mission of shaping a sustainable future for European electronic components and systems.

 


March 2025

Newsletter

Explore the work we are doing in Electronic Components & Systems (ECS) to revolutionize the automotive industry. Our latest newsletter shares key updates on our progress, covering developments from September to today.  

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January 30 2025

TechTalk

Shape Future, with coordinator Jochen Koszescha representing the team, participated in TechTalk 2025. The event served as a crucial platform for discussing the evolving landscape of transportation and the future of the automotive sector. Participants engaged in dialogue on emerging technologies and industry trends.


December 2025

EFECS

We participated in EFECS 2024, the European Forum for Electronic Components, connecting with industry leaders and innovators in electronics and semiconductor technology.


August 18 2024

SHAPE FUTURE KICK OFF

Another exciting meeting filled with valuable discussions and inspiring exchanges. Participants left motivated to collaborate further in order to drive impactful technological advancements and contribute to the European ECS Sovereignty by shaping the future of ECS in mobility. Follow Shape Future social platforms for in-depth highlights and key learnings from this impactful event! https://lnkd.in/djHCGxfX

June 18 2025

Shape Future Project Review Meeting

The ShapeFuture project's Review Meeting officially kicked off today at the European Union headquarters in Brussels. This gathering marks a critical moment for the project, as over the coming days, participants will thoroughly assess its journey to date. A central element of the agenda involves insightful progress presentations delivered by each of the project partners, which will showcase the significant advancements and breakthroughs achieved across various work packages and objectives.

 


May 2025

Steering Meeting in Riga

Riga, Latvia - Our #ShapeFuture project kicked off today at our General Assembly. Today's discussions are crucial, as we collaborate to define and drive the project towards its ambitious future objectives.

 


January 29 2025

Technology Acceptance Workshop

We participated in the Brussels User Acceptance Workshop, focusing on the vital link between automated vehicles, decision-making, and user acceptance—crucial for our mission to advance European mobility technology. Konstantina Karathanasopoulou from Harokopio University of Athens presented, exploring how user perspectives shape autonomous systems. The workshop explored boosting user acceptance of AI-driven ECS solutions, a core focus of ShapeFuture's user-centered design. Discussions highlighted collaborative efforts with other projects to address technology adoption challenges. All stakeholders insights we have collected will inform WP8 activities, strengthening project collaboration, ensuring automated driving aligns with user needs and ethical principles. 

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January 29 2025

End Users Technology Acceptance Questionnaire

We invite you to participate in the "End Users Technology Acceptance Questionnaire" focused on Automation Vehicles and Decision-Making. Your insights will play a crucial role in understanding user perspectives and informing the development of safer, more reliable, and user-centric autonomous systems. We encourage professionals from all fields but also, in the automotive, technology, and related fields to contribute to this important research. ➔ Simply scan the QR code below to access the questionnaire or follow this link .

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October 29 2024

CORE TEAM MEETING

The Shape Future Core Team concluded a productive meeting in Madrid, hosted by Jorge Villagra Serrano. The team finalized project objectives, established a clear workflow, and aligned on the overall project vision.


September 18 2024

SHAPE FUTURE WP1 KICK OFF MEETING

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the initial WP1 meeting for the Shape Future project. The online gathering served as a platform for outlining key deliverables, assigning responsibilities, and establishing a comprehensive project timeline. We're eager to see the impact of this project and look forward to sharing updates as we progress.




SHAPE FUTURE PROJECT

The project is supported by the Chips joint Undertaking and its members, including the top-up funding by the national Authorities of Germany, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Turkey, under grant agreement number 101139996-2. Co-funded by European Union.