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Onboard your company

Cofinity-X is your entry point to Catena-X. Our experts support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and efficient onboarding process.

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Step 1

Register your
company

Start by registering with Cofinity-X and confirm your company details, such as VAT ID and address. After you submit the form, your request is verified together with a neutral external institution (clearing house).
Once validated, we set up your account, confirm your company details, and issue your Business Partner Number (BPN), which serves as your digital identity in Catena-X.
You will be notified by email once onboarding is complete.

Start your registration
01
Provide your company data
02
External clearing house validates your data
03
You receive your BPN and access to the portal
Start your registration
Step 2

Connect your
systems

Before you can exchange data within the ecosystem, you need to set up your technical environment.
Whether you build or buy, one thing is crucial:

  • an Eclipse Dataspace Components (EDC) connector
Your EDC connector is your technical access point to Catena-X, allowing you to publish, discover and manage data offerings. You can either buy an app from the Cofinity-X Marketplace or build your own using the open-source code.
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Step 3

Explore the marketplace

While your EDC connector enables basic data exchange, some Catena-X use cases require additional capabilities. You can find the right apps and services in the Cofinity-X Marketplace.

Explore Service and App Marketplace

You’ll find both apps and services on our marketplace, each tailored to specific challenges of the automotive industry. The marketplace exclusively features Catena-X–certified applications and qualified services.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does the onboarding process typically take?

Onboarding process typically takes 1-2 workings days. The duration can vary. To speed up the process, it’s important to involve all relevant internal stakeholders, especially your legal experts and IT administrators.

Which internal roles are typically involved for a smooth onboarding process?  

Two internal roles are critical to a smooth onboarding process:

  • Legal - to ensure legal compliance of agreements and contracts
  • IT administrators - to set up technical infrastructure, including user accounts and security measures
Do I need my own IT infrastructure to join Catena-X?

No. The easiest way to get started is through a business application from the Cofinity-X Marketplace. You don't need to deploy or operate your own technical components.

Only companies with advanced dataspace expertise and specific integration needs typically choose to run their own connector.

Who has control over the data?

The data owner alone has the control over his data. Catena-X works decentralized. The data stays with its owner. No central authority has access to, controls, or even views the data, which is being exchanged.

Do I risk to leak business related secrets, margins or sensitive data?

No, the most important design principle of Catena-X is data sovereignty. You only share selected data with selected partners under conditions you agreed to.

Who can join the Catena-X dataspace?

Catena-X currently focuses on the automotive industry and related sectors, including chemicals, electronics, and metals. Any company that meets the terms and conditions is welcome to join.