Connect securely Collaborate confidently
Catena-X connects suppliers, OEMs, and partners through shared standards. Companies exchange data securely while retaining full control. The network reduces fragmentation across systems. It builds trust across the automotive ecosystem.
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Catena-X is the global industry standard for sovereign exchange of data in the automotive industry.
What does Catena-X do?
It provides a shared language and unified framework for data exchange.
With Catena-X, companies can exchange any kind of data based on common standards and clearly defined usage policies. The principle of data sovereignty lies at its foundation: the data owner decides what is shared, with whom, and under what conditions.
Catena-X benefits
Lower costs, Less manual effort
Uniform standards promote digitalisation and enable automation. This minimises operational activities. Less manual effort leads to lower costs throughout the entire supply chain.
Ease of value chain collaboration
Shared data improves planning accuracy across suppliers and OEMs. Companies gain better visibility into materials and production.
Be an attractive partner
New regulations and digitalization demand more data, especially from large companies. Consequently, OEMs now require participation in Catena-X for future tenders and partnerships.
Catena-X value comes from use cases, Explore paths
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Recommended path
Built for Industry. Scaled globally
Stories from our users testimonials
FAQ on Catena-X
Do I need to be a member of the association in order to use Catena-X?
Who can join the Catena-X dataspace?
Is Catena-X available in all countries?
Do I risk to leak business related secrets, margins or sensitive data?
Who has control over the data?
requirements
Your path to Catena-X ready
Your fastest path into Catena‑X is through a business application from the Catena‑X Marketplace. A business app handles most of the technical complexity for you — including a managed connector — so you can focus on value rather than infrastructure.
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Decide & Scope
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Register & Get trusted
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Configure & Connect
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Test & Go Live
Pick the right path for your team
Define one use case, set clear goals, and assemble a small cross‑functional team. Only consider deploying your own connector (EDC) if you have deep data‑space expertise in‑house and require custom backend integration, real‑time data sharing, or specific data‑residency controls.
Via marketplace
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A business app handles most technical complexity — including a managed connector — so you can focus on value rather than infrastructure. Define one use case, set clear goals, and assemble a small cross-functional team.
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Exception path
Only consider this if you have deep data-space expertise in-house and require custom backend integration, real-time data sharing, or specific data-residency controls. Significantly higher operational burden.
Run your own connector
If you have strong internal IT and data‑space expertise and specific requirements you can deploy and operate your own Eclipse Dataspace Connector (EDC). You will build and maintain data pipelines, manage electronic contract offers with access/usage policies, run conformance tests, and handle monitoring and SLAs yourself.
Deep backend integration requirements that a business app cannot satisfy
Real-time data exchange with specific latency requirements
Geo-location or data-residency constraints requiring custom configuration
Strong in-house IT and data-space expertise already available
Willingness to own conformance testing, monitoring, and SLA management
FAQ on Catena-X readiness
What does registration involve and what contracts do I need to sign?
Who keeps control over my data?
What does it cost, and is there support for SMEs?
Do I need my own IT infrastructure to join Catena-X?
Can I start with just one use case and scale later?
Registration
Learn how you can join Catena-X and start exchanging data
As operating company of Catena-X, Cofinity-X GmbH will manage your registration and ongoing support
Save money and time
Data silos and poor data quality cost companies 15–25% of their revenue on average every year (MIT Sloan Management Review). These hidden losses come from inefficiencies, errors, delays, and missed business opportunities. Catena-X enables secure, standardized data sharing. This reduces costs, increases resilience, and unlocks new business value.
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Use Cases in numbers
FAQ on the onboarding process
Which internal roles are typically involved for a smooth onboarding process?
How long does the onboarding process typically take?
Not ready to join yet?
Consider our Readiness Training Program.
Get expert guidance, hands-on support, and structured preparation to ensure your success in the Catena-X ecosystem.
REadiness training
A 12-week journey guiding you to your first Catena-X data exchange
The Catena-X Readiness Booster Program (CxRBP) offers a comprehensive, guided journey for companies to onboard, connect, and actively participate in the Catena-X ecosystem.
Train all your stakeholders in record time
Commit to a starting use case and receive technical and business support to set up Catena-X
Receive guidance to realize your first data exchange
Registering for the CxRBP automatically registers you in the Catena-X ecosystem
The Catena-X Readiness Booster Program (CxRBP) offers a comprehensive, guided journey for companies to onboard, connect, and actively participate in the Catena-X ecosystem.
What you need to have on hand:
Everything you need, one price
Get your teams aligned and ready without additional overhead. Launch faster with guided onboarding and expert assistance at every step.
Awareness Training for key stakeholders
Specialized Training for use case experts and the technical team (company-specific)
Helpdesk Support covering technical and business inquiries
Marketplace Guidance for navigation and usage
Complete Registration, including 1 year of data usage & connection to upto 20 companies
Included under a price of just €6,500.00. (Price may change according to region & currency)
FAQ on CxRBP
How much time do I need to invest in the CxRBP?
Are the connector or use case applications included with the CxRBP?
In what language is the training held?
What time zones are available?
What is the meaning of a registration synced with Cofinity-X?
onboarding
Catena-X use cases: Solving old problems and providing new opportunities
Once you join Catena-X, you can take advantage of numerous use cases that address well-known challenges in the automotive industry and enable new forms of data collaboration. These use cases create a measurable impact across the areas sustainability, resilience, and quality.
Following the recommended use case path allows you to begin with simple scenarios and progress to more advanced ones. This path reflects OEM recommendations and ensures efficient onboarding into the Catena-X ecosystem.
Catena-X has created recommended paths based on adoption level digital readiness
From novice to advanced stages, your company will face increasing requirements in both digital and partner readiness.
Refers to your organization's ability to orchestrate and leverage data across multiple systems.
Reflects your capability to build use-case-driven data chains with relevant partners — for example, being able to share data like the product demand or reliable product carbon footprint data.
Select your level
Quick Results/Learning
Re-usable foundation /cost-saving
One way exchange
Bilateral exchange
Proven ROI: ++
Proven ROI: +++
Shared industry approach = regulatory compliance with minimal investment
3 key takeaways
Start with 1-2 simple use cases to establish your Catena-X Platform.
Build a scalable data and technical foundation to speed rollout and reduce costs.
Catena-X frameworks are modular – the more use cases, the greater the synergies.
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Use Case Costs
What about the overall yearly costs of your first use case?
In Catena-X, you can run your own connector (EDC) and integrate your applications. However, this approach increases operational and integration costs and requires strong internal IT and data space expertise. These costs can also be difficult to estimate.
A more cost-effective way to get started is to purchase a connector (EDC) as a Service and a use case application. Below are the costs you can expect:
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Average price for applications with 3 users per year
Overview of use cases
From the industry, to industries
