Dataspaces for every industry
More industries and initiatives join to build and reuse shared, interoperable dataspace technology in the open.
Where we build dataspaces
Community Built. Open to everyone.
Eclipse Tractus-X™ brings together contributors from different organizations, open-source projects, industry initiatives, and independent companies. Together, we develop the software and knowledge needed for secure, sovereign, and interoperable data exchange.
Our ecosystem
Different contributors. Shared building blocks.
The community connects industry knowledge, open-source technology, and practical experience. This is how the different groups come together.
Open source governanceEclipse Foundation · The motherboard of open-source collaboration
Eclipse projects
Eclipse Dataspace Components
Eclipse BaSyx
Reusable dataspace and digital twin technology
Industry association
Catena-X Association
Industry requirements, standards alignment, and the Catena-X use-case ecosystem
Standards association
International Data Spaces Association
Data space reference architecture, certification, and the Dataspace Protocol
Our shared open-source project
Eclipse Tractus-X
Where we build dataspaces!
Community Built. Open to everyone.
- Software
- KITs
- Reference implementations
Industry initiatives
Cross-industry collaboration
- Semiconductor-X
- Factory-X
- Chem-X
- Wind-X
- Construct-X
- Railway-X
- Catena-X Next
Use cases, integration, feedback, and reuse
Innovation funding organizations
Public funding & research programs
- BMWE
- VDI/VDE-IT
Funding for accelerator programs, research, and ecosystem growth
Companies & individual contributors
Service providers & independent companies
Code, features, testing, documentation, and operational experience
Our contributing community
Organizations engaged in Eclipse Tractus-X
Meet organizations whose teams help build and support the project. Their contributions bring different perspectives, expertise, and experience into our shared open-source community.
- Eclipse Foundation
- ARENA 2036
- Catena-X Automotive Network e.V.
- International Data Spaces Association (IDSA)
- German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
- VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
- Fraunhofer ISST
- Eclipse Dataspace Working Group (EDWG)
- BMW Group
- Mercedes-Benz
- LKS Next
- Cofinity-X
- Volkswagen Group
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Technovative Solutions
Organization names and logos are the property of their respective owners.
Our history
From innovative automotive roots to global core for dataspaces
Eclipse Tractus-X started with the automotive industry and has grown into an open-source home for dataspace initiatives across industries globally. We build the core for interoperable and secure data exchange across industries.
Tractus-X Accelerator
The Tractus-X Accelerator is a cohort-based support program for projects, developers and organizations. It systematically lowers the technical and organizational barriers to entry and sustainably increases active participation in the open-source community.
It combines proven approaches from startup acceleration with the requirements of industrial open-source ecosystems, and focuses on:
- Structured onboarding and qualification of new projects and developers
- Test and development infrastructure
- Targeted mentoring by experienced community members
- Further development of governance, release and quality processes
- Sustainable community and exchange formats
More information is about to come soon!
FundingFunding amount€10 millionCross-industry collaboration
Factory-X contributes its open-source code and use-case deliverables, so Manufacturing-X working groups and other -X initiatives can build on them. Tractus-X also partners with the Eclipse Dataspace Working Group as a neutral home.
Beyond automotive
The project scope officially extends beyond the automotive industry and Catena-X, welcoming new active players. Announced at the fifth Eclipse Tractus-X Community Days.
KIT 2.0 Architecture
KITs are reorganized into modular, reusable layers so multiple dataspaces and industries can share the same foundations while adding their own use cases.
Read the announcement →A growing community
Members of the Catena-X Association and independent open-source contributors continue to evolve the software, documentation, and releases together.
An open-source project is born
The Catena-X consortia with 32 partners from the automotive industry make their initial contribution to Eclipse Tractus-X, placing the foundations of the automotive dataspace in open source.
ECLIPSE TRACTUS-X
Dataspaces
Network
Explore the different dataspaces in our network. Inspect their custom built stacks powered by one or more Eclipse Tractus-X KITs and Open Source Products!
How we work together
From shared needs to shared solutions
- 01
Bring real-world needs
Industry initiatives and associations bring use cases, requirements, and domain knowledge. Companies and users contribute feedback from putting dataspaces into practice.
- 02
Build shared technology
Developers across organizations contribute code, documentation, tests, and features. Collaboration with other Eclipse projects connects reusable components with industry needs.
- 03
Reuse across industries
Shared software and KITs help teams build solutions for different dataspaces. Improvements can flow back into the project and benefit the wider community.
What we create
Open technology for connected industries
Open-source software
We build reference implementations, libraries, demonstrators, and services for dataspaces. These include connectors, identity components, the Digital Twin Registry, Portal, Industry Core Hub, and the Tractus-X SDK, alongside solutions for traceability, sustainability, and supply chains.
Explore our software →KITs — Keep It Together
KITs combine architecture blueprints, documentation, and guidance co-created by multiple stakeholders. They help business teams, developers, and service providers understand use cases and adopt interoperable dataspace technologies across industries.
Explore the KITs →Our open-source home
Collaboration under the Eclipse Foundation
Eclipse Foundation
Eclipse Tractus-X operates under the Eclipse Foundation’s development process and intellectual property policies. This provides a common framework for people from different organizations to develop and maintain the project together.
Eclipse Tractus-X project profile →Eclipse Dataspace Working Group
The EDWG brings organizations and projects together to promote open-source dataspace technology, support standards alignment, and encourage adoption. Tractus-X participates in this wider Eclipse dataspace ecosystem.
About the EDWG →Open to use and build upon. Our project uses Apache-2.0 for code and CC-BY-4.0 for non-code content.
Get to know Eclipse Tractus-X
Ways to Contribute, Start Your Journey
There are many ways to get involved and make a difference in the Eclipse Tractus-X ecosystem.
Create a KIT
Build and contribute your own KIT to help the community with comprehensive documentation and reference implementations.
Ask questions about KITs
Get help and support from the community by asking questions about KITs on our Matrix channel.
Join Community Discussions
Participate in our community office hours and help shape the future of dataspace technology.
Chat with Developers
Chat with us at our main Eclipse Tractus-X Matrix channel (a open source chat service), and become one of us!
Get Started
New to Eclipse Tractus-X? Follow our getting started guide to learn how to contribute.
Contribute Code
Help improve existing free and open source software (FOSS) by contributing code, fixes, and enhancements to our repositories.
Learn and Improve Documentation
Help make the content of the KITs better by fixing errors, adding examples and diagrams, or improving clarity.
Report Issues
Found a bug or issue? Report it to help us improve the quality of our KITs and reference implementations.
Share Ideas
Have an idea for a new KIT or improvement? Share it with the community and start a discussion.
Join our Community Days
Participate in our community days to learn, collaborate and share ideas with others.
Ready to Get Started?
The best way to get started is to join our community and introduce yourself. We're here to help you find the right way to contribute.