

Are you between 15 and 20? Then join the Shape the Future Challenge, brought to you in collaboration with Volkswagen Group, and get a chance to work with international mentors while developing innovative solutions for a greener, sustainable, and accessible future of mobility.
We want you to THINK BIG! Whether you’re interested in autonomous vehicles, smart cities, sustainable transportation, or climate-resilient infrastructure, this challenge is for you.
We believe that young people have what it takes to develop innovative solutions that will make a real difference in tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
The team with the best solution wins a trip to Silicon Valley, California!
01
APPLY
APRIL 3RD – MAY 7TH
Submit Your Application
– Apply as an individual or team, with or without an idea
– Receive your acceptance email to the challenge on May 8
– Get invited to the challenge space on the Moonshot Pirates platform
02
TEAM UP
MAY 8TH – MAY 15TH
Finding a Kick-ass Team
– Join the Kick-off call on May 9 & other networking events
– Learn about the winning criteria and milestones
– Find your teammates and submit your team
03
CHALLENGE
MAY 15TH – JUNE 4TH
Developing Your Ideas
– Attend the Opening Ceremony on May 15th
– Book mentoring sessions, participate in workshops, and reach challenge milestones
– Submit your idea for the future of mobility and a 1-minute pitch video
04
FINALS
JUNE 6TH – JUNE 15TH
Voting & Final Pitching
– Selection of 7 final teams through online and partners’ vote
– Final Pitching of team’s sustainable solutions for the future of mobility
– Award ceremony and jury selection of the winning team
How do people want to move around megacities and rural areas in the coming decades? What options can we offer that will meet their needs? And how – with what kind of technological solutions – do we implement them into products, services, and new business models in such a way that we achieve our climate targets? We at Volkswagen Group Innovation think these questions need to be tackled in the upcoming years within mobility.
#carbonneutralmobility #urbanmobility #autonomousdriving
With its “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come” strategy, Volkswagen strives to become one of the world’s leading software-driven mobility providers by 2030. With a wide range of skills and its international network, Volkswagen Group Innovation is dedicated to focal points such as decarbonization, security, conserving resources, and future mobility models for maximum customer benefits.
One of the most pressing issues within the field of mobility for national roads operator like ASFINAG is the need to improve the carbon footprint and find innovative solutions to reduce traffic congestion. This includes reducing the number of accidents and fatalities on the roads, addressing issues such as speeding and distracted driving, and investing in infrastructure improvements such as better road design and maintenance. Additionally, there is a need to address the impact of transportation on the environment, including reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transportation options.
#smarthighways #smartmobility #greenhighway
From mobility experts to innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, coders, and brand gurus, our experienced mentors and advisors can help turn your ideas into reality.
APRIL 3 – MAY 7
APPLICATION
MAY 9
KICK OFF CALL
& NETWORKING
MAY 9 – MAY 15
NETWORKING
MAY 15
MILESTONE 1:
TEAM SIGN UP
MAY 15
START & OPENING
CEREMONY WITH PARTNERS
MAY 15 – JUNE 4
CHALLENGE & MENTORING SLOTS
MAY 30
MILESTONE 2:
SUBMIT IDEA CANVAS
JUNE 4
MILESTONE 3:
FINAL SUBMISSION
JUNE 6 – JUNE 10
ONLINE VOTING
JUNE 11 – JUNE 14
FINAL PREPARATIONS
JUNE 15
PITCHING CEREMONY
SEPTEMBER 2023
SILICON VALLEY
TRIP
The 5-day program in Silicon Valley includes workshops, meeting interesting startups and founders, visiting companies like Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Google. You will explore campuses of the Silicon Valley University and Stanford. You will get all the insights, explore the future of education, and discover the entrepreneurial mindset and moonshot thinking behind the area! This experience will undoubtedly shape your future!
Watch the highlight video to join the previous challenge winners on their journey to Silicon Valley.
ANY OPEN QUESTIONS?