Onboard your company
in three steps
Cofinity-X is the first and only operator enabling access to the Catena-X dataspace. Our experts will guide you smoothly through the onboarding process.
Register your
company
We will prepare your account and ask you to confirm your company details, such as VAT-ID and address. A clearing house will validate the data before we generate your unique Business Partner Number (BPN), essential for all activities within the dataspace. We will notify you by e-mail when the process is complete.
Prepare your
company for
data exchange
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 Connector (EDC)
Explore the marketplace
Our marketplace includes Cofinity-X and third party solutions. New offers are added regularly, covering different use cases and functionalities.
Explore Service and App Marketplace
Explore connectivity and tracing apps along with consulting services ranging from initial guidance to full integration with your company’s back-end system.
Frequently asked questions
The following company information is required to complete the registration process:
- Name and address of the legal entity
- Business information, such as an e-mail address to receive invitations
- Identifier ID, such as VAT ID, for verification purposes
- Trade license (e.g. excerpt from commercial registry)
- Role definition for participation in the dataspace
- Billing address
These details will ensure a complete and accurate registration, facilitating a smooth onboarding into the Catena-X dataspace.
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
Together, these roles will ensure a seamless and compliant onboarding experience.
The Gaia-X Digital Clearing House (GXDCH) is operated by the Gaia-X initiative, which has the purpose of establishing a secure and federated data infrastructure in Europe. The GXDCH serves as a central node for verifying compliance with the Gaia-X rules and enabling organizations to take part in any Gaia-X ecosystems (e.g. for the automotive, manufacturing and aerospace industries, etc.).
Typically, once all the necessary documentation is in place, registration takes 1-2 business days.
The duration of the onboarding process can vary. To speed up the process, it’s important to involve all relevant internal stakeholders, especially your legal experts and IT administrators. We are happy to provide you with a more detailed estimate once we have understood the scope of your project.
Please contact us directly with any other questions you may have. We look forward to helping you!
Start your registration
Whether you are ready to participate in Catena-X or are unsure what you need, we will be happy to help you with your first or final steps into the dataspace.