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SmartCorners General Assembly in Erfurt, Germany

The SmartCorners consortium convened for its General Assembly on 20–21 January 2026, hosted by TU Ilmenau in Erfurt, Germany. The meeting brought together project partners to review progress achieved to date, assess the status of ongoing activities, and coordinate efforts for the upcoming project phase.

The two-day assembly provided a structured forum for in-depth technical discussions, alignment on forthcoming milestones, and strategic planning across work packages. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring coherence between research activities, development efforts, and implementation objectives.

A notable component of the meeting was the participation of the SmartCorners demonstrator, which contributed practical insights into system integration, validation approaches, and real-world deployment considerations. This exchange supported the alignment of technical developments with demonstrator requirements and overall project goals.

The General Assembly reinforced collaboration among consortium partners and established a clear roadmap for the next steps of the SmartCorners project. Further technical updates and insights will be shared in upcoming communications.

2Zero State Representative Group visits Politecnico di Torino

Politecnico di Torino was pleased to welcome the 2Zero State Representative Group for a visit dedicated to ongoing Horizon Europe activities supporting the transition to zero-emission mobility. The meeting offered an opportunity to showcase Politecnico di Torino’s active role as a partner in three Horizon Europe projects EM-TECH, HighScape, and SmartCorners, and their contribution to the objectives of the 2Zero Partnership.
The visit fostered an open exchange on project progress, innovative technological and urban solutions, and the strong synergies emerging across the three initiatives. It also highlighted the importance of connecting European policy ambitions with concrete research and innovation actions, strengthening collaboration between institutional stakeholders and project partners working towards a more sustainable, zero-emission transport future.