The work plan of CROSSCOMP 2.0 is structured into seven work packages that together ensure the upgrade of the cross-border hub of competences for the automotive industry. Each WP has clear objectives, activities, and expected results, building step by step towards the overall goal of aligning higher education with the green and digital transformation of the automotive sector.
WP1. Upgrading the Cross-Border Hub of Competences for the Automotive Industry
The first work package represents the backbone of the project. Its main objective is to upgrade the joint educational and research strategy of the two partner universities, making it fully aligned with emerging green and digital trends in the automotive sector. The activities include drafting and approving a renewed strategy, developing a double-degree Master in Applied Electronics, and setting up a roadmap for applied research. It also covers the preparation and launch of dissemination tools, from the official website to press releases and communication events. By the end of the project, WP1 will deliver the strategic framework needed to sustain cross-border cooperation, a functional double-degree programme, and a clear structure for collaborative research and training
WP2. Project Management
This work package ensures the smooth implementation of all activities. It focuses on day-to-day coordination between TUIASI and TUM, financial monitoring, progress reporting, and risk management. Transparent procurement processes are supervised here, alongside internal evaluation and compliance with Interreg programme rules. The expected result is a well-managed project delivered within budget and schedule, with strong accountability towards the funding programme
WP3. Communication and Dissemination
Communication is essential for visibility and stakeholder engagement. WP3 is dedicated to designing and running all dissemination activities. A dedicated project website will serve as a hub for information, while newsletters, brochures, and social media will reach wider audiences. Public workshops, conferences, and success stories will highlight achievements and foster community engagement. The result will be a strong project identity, increased attractiveness of automotive engineering among students, and better connections with industry and the general public.
WP4. Educational and Research Strategy Upgrade
Through this package, the curricula and research agendas of the two universities will be updated to reflect the latest automotive technologies. Industry consultations will shape the changes, ensuring that modules on electrification, sustainable mobility, autonomous and connected vehicles, eco-design, and Industry 4.0 are properly integrated. The partners will also define a common research roadmap for future projects. As a result, the academic offer will become more relevant, attractive, and better connected to the labour market’s demands
WP5. Double-Degree Master Programme
One of the flagship results of CROSSCOMP 2.0 is the creation of a new joint double-degree Master in Applied Electronics. Designed collaboratively by TUIASI and TUM, with input from industrial stakeholders, this programme focuses on automotive power electronics, including electric drives, converters, and energy storage systems. WP5 covers the co-design of the curriculum, accreditation procedures, and preparation for student enrollment. By the end of the project, the programme will be operational and welcoming its first cohort of students
WP6. Upgrading Academic Infrastructure
This work package delivers the most tangible outputs: four modernised laboratories, one at TUIASI and three at TUM. At TUIASI, the Automotive Electronics Laboratory will be renewed and equipped to support six disciplines, while at TUM, three labs will be modernised: Power Electronics, Electronic Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, and Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Systems. Each will be fitted with advanced didactic equipment, ensuring that approximately 380 students annually gain hands-on training. WP6 thus provides the practical foundation for the new curricula and the double-degree Master
WP7. Green and Digital Automotive Engineering Summer School
The final work package is dedicated to experiential learning and internationalisation. An International Summer School will be organised at TUM, gathering students and academic staff from both countries. The school will feature lectures, lab sessions, workshops, and networking activities centred on electric mobility, autonomous driving, and sustainable vehicle design. WP7 will not only enhance students’ skills but will also foster stronger academic and personal ties between participants, promoting a shared regional identity and preparing future engineers to work in a global context