R1. Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation
CROSSCOMP 2.0 will take the cooperation between the Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” of Iași (TUIASI) and the Technical University of Moldova (TUM) to a new strategic level. Beyond the lifetime of the project, the universities will continue to develop a shared educational and research strategy in automotive engineering, now enhanced with green and digital priorities. The upgraded collaboration will result in a stronger, more attractive, and practically oriented academic offer. Moreover, the newly established joint double-diploma master programme in Applied Electronics will begin producing graduates, becoming a regional benchmark in areas such as electric drives, power converters, and energy storage systems for the automotive industry
R2. Improved Educational Infrastructure and Student Reach
One of the most tangible results is the upgrading of laboratories in both universities. At TUIASI, the “Automotive Electronics” laboratory now supports six different disciplines, serving more than 280 students annually. At TUM, three laboratories – “Power Electronics,” “Electronic Systems in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles,” and “Autonomous and Connected Systems for Vehicles” – will reach around 100 students each year. Together, this infrastructure ensures that 380 students will benefit annually from cutting-edge facilities aligned with the latest technological and sustainability trends in automotive engineering
R3. Scalable Educational and Research Solutions
CROSSCOMP 2.0 is committed to producing solutions that extend beyond the immediate project scope. At least two solutions jointly developed by the partners – such as the upgraded joint educational strategy and the new double-degree programme – will be adopted and scaled up by both universities. These solutions are designed to be durable, serving as models that can be replicated in other institutions and contexts, thus ensuring lasting impact
Extended Impact
The project results go beyond academic structures. The upgraded infrastructures will also be used by industry partners for testing, validation, and co-innovation projects, fostering closer ties between academia and the private sector. Non-profit organizations and community groups will be able to use CROSSCOMP 2.0 outputs in awareness campaigns on sustainability and digital inclusion. Local communities will benefit from training opportunities, workshops, and outreach programs, helping them adopt green technologies and digital practices. On a societal level, these outcomes are expected to improve environmental quality, promote sustainable mobility, and support the creation of new green jobs