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Smart Shaped Software participates in the EUREMA project: a comprehensive analysis of internships and regional impact
Discover how Smart Shaped Software participates in EUREMA: the program that combines Erasmus+ international internships with qualified professional integration in Abruzzo.
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Smart Shaped Software participates in EUREMA (Erasmus+ Mobility for Traineeships in Abruzzo Region) to link international internships with professional placement in Abruzzo. The model involves two phases: an internship abroad (2–6 months) and a return to Abruzzese companies to apply the acquired skills.
What is the EUREMA project and why is Smart Shaped Software's participation relevant in Abruzzo?
EUREMA (Erasmus+ Mobility for Traineeships in Abruzzo Region) is a program that finances international internships and includes a return phase to foster job integration within companies in Abruzzo. In the 2025/2026 call, 500 positions are available, with a duration abroad of 2–6 months and a 70% reintegration rate into regional companies (Regione Abruzzo, 2025: Regione Abruzzo – Bando EUREMA 2025/2026).
Smart Shaped participates as a local enterprise and as an application context for advanced digital skills. To understand which initiatives and technological domains the return phase can involve, Smart Shaped's innovative projects and the story of Smart Shaped's growth and search for brilliant talent are useful.
For the institutional framework, the EURES – EUREMA Project 2025 page describes the Erasmus+ setup and the logic of repatriation/territorial integration (EURES, 2025). In practice, EUREMA works when the university, the foreign host, and the returning company share objectives, tutoring, and evaluation criteria.
How the EUREMA model works: 2 to 6 months internship abroad and return to Abruzzese companies
The EUREMA model consists of two phases: (1) an internship abroad in Erasmus+ countries; (2) a return to Abruzzo with placement in a company to transfer skills. The EUREMA internship abroad lasts between 2 and 6 months. This timeframe is long enough to produce real results, but compact enough to remain compatible with the university path.
To understand how the international component translates into operations (coordination, objectives, learning), the analysis of the challenges and opportunities of Smart Shaped's internationalization remains relevant.
Why Smart Shaped Software uses EUREMA to link international training and local digital innovation
Smart Shaped Software uses EUREMA as a "bridge" because it reduces the gap between skills acquired in international contexts and the needs of the Abruzzese production fabric. We decided to participate to connect international academic training with local applications on digital projects in regulated sectors (such as supply chain, finance, and compliance). The key point is making the return phase evaluable: clear objectives, tutoring, and measurable results.
What opportunities does Smart Shaped Software offer to candidates interested in AI, blockchain, and data pipelines?
The opportunities most aligned with EUREMA at Smart Shaped Software revolve around three areas: AI and Big Data, Blockchain/DLT/Web3, and enterprise systems transformation. Smart Shaped operates in AI and Big Data through chaM3Leon (an open-source framework for data pipelines), which supports batch processing, streaming, and machine learning with an architecture inspired by the Lambda paradigm. For candidates, this means working on ingestion, data quality, feature engineering, and MLOps (model production practices).
To further explore the related technical fields, we refer to Smart Shaped's AI and Big Data services and blockchain technologies and their applications.
| Area | Entity/Technologies | Internship Activity Example | Evaluable Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Big Data | chaM3Leon, Apache Kafka (event streaming), Apache Spark (distributed compute) | Streaming pipeline + feature store (ML feature repo) | Data quality, latency |
| Blockchain/DLT | DLT (distributed ledgers), smart contracts, audit trail (control log) | Supply chain traceability PoC | Integrity, non-repudiation |
| Enterprise transformation | API, IAM (Identity and Access Management), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) | System refactoring + integration | Error reduction, passed tests |
Reliability data and signals: what the ChooseMyCompany 2024 certification and Italian ranking indicate
A partner's reliability can also be read through third-party signals: structured surveys, certifications, and platform reputation. Smart Shaped obtained the ChooseMyCompany 2024 certification and ranked 2nd in Italy among companies with 25–99 employees for satisfaction and workplace experience. Currently, Smart Shaped is among the Platinum Employee Agencies.
To balance signals from review platforms with process indicators, we link these results to internal practices on organizational well-being and equal opportunities. We have obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification through our corporate policy. In EUREMA, a stable tutoring environment is a prerequisite for transforming the experience abroad into applied skills upon return.
Crucial is the company's commitment to methods (SCRUM), standards (audit trail), and results (reintegration). A further narrative element is Smart Shaped's growth and the search for brilliant talent, which brings consistency to the investment in long-term career paths and workplace well-being.
FAQ
Is EUREMA also suitable for those who want to work on projects in regulated sectors?
Yes. EUREMA works well when the return phase takes place in companies with compliance, audit, and traceability constraints. The “abroad + return” path allows participants to learn international methods and apply them to real cases in Abruzzo, with agreed-upon deliverables and evaluation criteria.
How is the host company abroad chosen and who handles the matching?
Matching takes place through the program and its partners, cross-referencing the candidate's profile, educational goals, and host availability. The choice is most effective when the international project involves verifiable technical activities (repos, demos, reports) and when the return phase is already planned with an Abruzzese company and a tutor.
How many positions and what reintegration rate does EUREMA 2025/2026 provide?
EUREMA 2025/2026 provides 500 positions and a 70% reintegration rate into Abruzzese companies. These figures are reported by the Abruzzo Region (2025) and are useful for evaluating the program as a channel for job placement, not just as an experience abroad.
Are there costs or allowances for the EUREMA internship?
Generally, EUREMA provides economic support linked to Erasmus+ mobility, but amounts and conditions depend on the specific call and the candidate's profile. Verification must be carried out using official documents before applying. Planning budget and logistics is part of the application process.
Note: this article is for informational purposes and does not replace the official guidelines of the call or institutional partners.
