Understand data-space concepts and prepare to join Catena-X.
A fully EU-funded readiness service for Bulgarian automotive companies
Your route into Europe’s automotive data ecosystem.
Understand data spaces, identify a viable Catena-X use case and move from data preparation to production exchange—with end-to-end support from GATE Institute.
GATE InstituteData Space AcceleratorEDIH InnovationAmp
Receive GATE support from data preparation to production exchange.
Be among the first Bulgarian companies active in Germany’s leading data-space initiatives.
Why Catena-X
Data exchange is becoming a business capability.
Catena-X is the first open, collaborative data ecosystem designed for the automotive industry, enabling secure, sovereign and interoperable exchange across OEMs, suppliers, logistics providers and service partners.
Traceability
Follow parts, materials and events across multi-tier supply chains.
↗Quality
Exchange trusted data to detect issues earlier and resolve them faster.
↗Sustainability
Prepare for standardised CO₂ and Product Carbon Footprint reporting.
↗Digital Product Passport
Build the data foundation for product passport readiness.
↗For automotive suppliers, Catena-X can open access to global supply chains, improve operational efficiency through trusted data exchange and strengthen competitiveness in the European automotive market.
Explore the official Catena-X ecosystem ↗The GATE service
Six work packages. One usable outcome.
GATE helps management understand what to fix, what to pilot and how to approach the accelerator offer—then supports execution through to a productive data exchange.
01Eligibility & OpportunityConfirm programme eligibility and identify where your current data can support a real Catena-X opportunity.
- Confirm the company’s eligibility for the programme.
- Review the company’s supply-chain position and fit within the Catena-X participant landscape.
- Review available product, supplier/customer, quality and traceability data.
DeliverableEligibility & Opportunity Report
02Use Case MatchMatch business priorities and data readiness to the Catena-X use cases with the strongest practical value.
- Traceability and quality management
- Sustainability and CO₂ reporting
- Digital Product Passport readiness
- Supply-chain transparency
- Trusted partner data exchange
DeliverablePrioritised Catena-X use-case shortlist
03Data Quality & GapsAssess whether the data is complete, structured, standardised, usable and shareable.
- Review data completeness and ownership.
- Assess structure, format and standardisation.
- Derive concrete recommendations based on company targets and strategic plans.
DeliverableData Quality & Gaps Report with improvement recommendations
04Action RoadmapAlign business, data, technical and governance readiness into an immediate, practical plan.
- Define immediate action items.
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues.
- Support successful Catena-X participation.
- Support successful programme completion.
DeliverableImmediate Action Roadmap
05Application PackPrepare the Catena-X application pack and coordinate the technical and governance inputs.
- Ensure technical readiness.
- Engage technical and governance partners.
- List required technical tools, protocols and procurement activities.
- Share best practices from previous projects.
- Support timely application and compliance with all deadlines.
DeliverableComplete, deadline-ready application pack
06Use Case ExecutionSupport both use cases through to successful completion and productive data exchange.
- Showcase technical execution at GATE.
- Engage technical and governance partners.
- Share implementation best practices from previous projects.
- Support the actual execution of data exchange.
- Support timely completion and compliance with all deadlines.
DeliverableExecuted, demonstrated Catena-X data exchange
Germany-supported public initiative
Data Space Accelerator
A publicly funded study designed to lower entry barriers to Catena-X. It combines guided onboarding, technical integration and validated industrial use cases, with support for completing one or two validated Catena-X scenarios.
Up to €30,000official programme remuneration for successful completion of the advanced path*
Visit the official programme ↗
European Digital Innovation Hub
Test before you invest.
InnovationAmp accelerates SME digital transformation through AI, big data and high-performance computing expertise, including digital maturity assessment, technical consulting, training and access to advanced technologies before major investment.
Discover InnovationAmp ↗*Programme availability, eligibility and remuneration are subject to the official tender rules. For participants outside Germany, the remuneration is recalculated using a purchasing-power index.
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”Your readiness partner
Research excellence, translated into implementation.
GATE (Big Data for Smart Society Institute) is a leading Bulgarian research and innovation institute focused on advanced artificial intelligence, big data and data spaces through applied research, technology development and European collaborative projects.
Data-space expertise
Readiness assessment, governance, semantic interoperability and integration into European ecosystems including Catena-X and the European Health Data Space.
Trusted innovation partner
Practical implementation for industry and the public sector, accelerating digital transformation, data sharing and participation in European data ecosystems.
Start the conversation
Could your company be among Bulgaria’s first movers?
Leave your details and the GATE team will contact you to discuss eligibility, data readiness and the most relevant Catena-X use case.
✓ No-obligation initial conversation✓ Eligibility and opportunity review✓ Business-first, confidential approach