A key strength of the program is its use case-driven approach, ensuring that companies don’t just experiment—but implement real, productive data sharing.
Overview: How Use Cases and Funding Work Together
Participants must complete:
Certificate Management (mandatory first step)
One additional Catena‑X use case (optional but required for maximum funding)
Funding Model
€15,000 → Certificate Management (CCM)
€15,000 → One additional use case (Traceability, DPP, or PCF)
Maximum total: €30,000 per company
Compensation is:
Milestone-based
Paid after verification
Independent of actual costs (no invoice tracking required)
Core Use Case 1: Certificate Management (CCM)
Purpose
Certificate Management is the entry-level use case and the foundation for participation in Catena‑X.
It allows companies to:
Upload certificates (e.g. ISO, IATF, AEO)
Share them securely via the data space
Avoid duplicate uploads across multiple OEM portals
How It Works
The participant sends certificates via EDC (PUSH method)
Cofinity‑X validates receipt
A Data Readiness Certificate is issued upon success
Outcome
Company becomes “Data Space Ready”
Eligible for first €15,000 compensation
Advanced Use Case Options (Choose One)
2. Traceability Use Case
Purpose
Enables companies to share serial-level product and quality data across the supply chain.
Business Value
Improves quality analysis and issue resolution
Ensures transparency across suppliers
Supports compliance and recall processes
Role
Participant acts as a: Data Provider
What Companies Do
Map internal data → Catena‑X standard models
Create Digital Twins
Set up:
Data assets
Access & usage policies
Contracts
Publish data via EDC connector
Challenges
No automated validation for all 13 aspect models
Requires structured data preparation
Outcome
Real production data exchange
Strong foundation for future scalability
Eligible for additional €15,000
3. Digital Product Passport (DPP – Battery Pass)
Purpose
Implements the EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) requirements via Catena‑X.
Business Value
Enables regulatory compliance
Provides full battery lifecycle transparency
Prepares companies for future sustainability requirements
What Companies Do
Create:
SerialPart Digital Twin
BP‑PCF Digital Twin
Send data via Catena‑X
Trigger notifications via event APIs
Data Scope
Manufacturer data
Material origin
Technical specifications
Carbon footprint data
Special Requirements
Site registration (BPNS)
Compliance with Catena‑X data standards
Messaging via event systems (service bus)
Outcome
Regulatory-ready data sharing
Demonstrates advanced ecosystem integration
Eligible for additional €15,000
4. Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Purpose
Enables standardized carbon footprint data exchange between partners.
Business Value
Supports sustainability reporting
Enables emissions transparency
Increasingly required by OEMs and regulators
What Companies Do
Choose a PCF solution provider
Set up an exchange endpoint
Share PCF data using Catena‑X standards
Technical Process
Create:
Data asset
Access policies
Contract definitions
Respond to PCF requests via API
Outcome
Verified carbon data exchange
Enables green supply chain participation
Eligible for additional €15,000