Join the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle working group

The open technology platform for automotive software innovation

The Eclipse SDV Working Group is a code-first, vendor-neutral open source technology platform dedicated to accelerating innovation in the automotive software industry. Our mission is to enable the development of scalable, modular, and industry-ready open source software stacks that support both in-vehicle and around-the-vehicle systems. Everything is powered by a vibrant and collaborative global community.

Why should you join?

A code-first approach

Our work begins with code. The working group focuses on delivering practical, implementable software that accelerates development. Eclipse SDV provides distributions, blueprints, and reference implementations that help teams validate ideas quickly, standardise architectural components, and adopt modern engineering workflows.

Open collaboration at scale

he SDV initiative brings together OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, software companies, open source communities, and research organisations. We provide the neutral governance, community structures and quality processes needed for effective collaboration across a complex global ecosystem.

Sustainable innovation

Through shared development, open standards, and collaborative engineering, Eclipse SDV helps reduce redundant work, lower costs and create future-proof solutions for the automotive sector.

A modern developer experience

Eclipse SDV places strong emphasis on developer experience. This includes integrated tooling, orchestration layers, component frameworks and CI/CD pipelines designed to support cloud-native and edge-intelligent automotive applications.

Strengthen your position in the SDV landscape

Showcase your commitment to open innovation and collaborate directly with OEMs, suppliers, tooling providers, and technology companies advancing SDV development.

Standards, safety and compliance

From ISO 26262 to UNECE WP.29 and supply chain security, the SDV community delivers process models, maturity badges, and shared best practices that help teams achieve automotive-grade compliance.

Who should join Eclipse SDV

Building SDV platforms and core automotive software

OEMs, tier-1s, software teams, and suppliers defining next-generation vehicle architectures and development workflows.

Delivering SDV tools, cloud technologies, and integration services

Providers of CI/CD, testing, simulation, digital twins, data services, and OTA solutions supporting SDV delivery at scale.

Innovating in automotive compute and hardware enablement

Semiconductor and hardware companies harmonising compute platforms with open, interoperable software stacks.

Investing in open, industry-aligned SDV standards

Organisations who understand that SDV leadership requires collaboration, not proprietary silos.

Influence the future of SDV

Membership levels and benefits

Strategic Member

Strategic Members see the SDV Working Group as core to their long-term software strategy. These organisations commit resources and play an active role in shaping the group’s direction.

€50 000 - €200 000


(Based on corporate revenue)

Governance

  • Voting seat on the SDV Steering Committee 
  • Voting seat on the SDV Specification Committee 
  • Voting seat on the SDV Marketing Committee 

Content & Thought Leadership

  • Option to publish a joint announcement when you join
  • Monthly guest post on the SDV blog
  • Opportunities to share updates in the SDV newsletter
  • Visibility for your SDV-related news and contributions across Eclipse channels
  • Priority access to speaking slots at OCX, Community Days, DevDays, and webinars

Visibility

  • Logo featured on the SDV website
  • Option to provide a testimonial
  • Featured quotes in SDV press releases when relevant

Support & Onboarding

  • One-on-one onboarding with Eclipse staff
  • Direct access to member support and guidance

Discounts

  • OCX conference: 1 complimentary ticket + 30% off additional tickets
  • SDV events: 2 complimentary tickets + 30% off additional tickets

Participant Member

Participant Members contribute to SDV-related technologies and want to be actively involved in the technical direction of the working group.

€10 000 - €50 000

(Based on corporate revenue)

Governance

  • Eligible to run for member-level seats on the Steering, Specification, and Marketing Committees

Content & Thought Leadership

  • Quarterly guest post on the SDV blog
  • Ability to contribute to the SDV newsletter
  • Promotion of your SDV-related news when appropriate

Visibility

  • Logo displayed on the SDV website
  • Mention in SDV press releases when relevant

Support & Onboarding

  • Access to monthly onboarding sessions
  • Member support from Eclipse staff

Discounts

  • OCX conference: 40% off first ticket + 20% off additional tickets
  • SDV events: 1 complimentary ticket + 30% off additional tickets

Supporting Member

A membership for organisations exploring SDV or preparing for deeper involvement. Valid for one year.

No Fee

Governance

  • Participation in discussions (non-voting)

Content & Thought Leadership

  • Quarterly guest post
  • Eligibility for the newsletter
  • Speaking opportunities at select events

Visibility

  • Logo displayed on the SDV website

Support & Onboarding

  • Access to monthly onboarding
  • Member support from Eclipse staff

Discounts

  • OCX conference: 40% off first ticket + 20% off additional tickets
  • SDV events: 30% off all tickets

Guest Member

Guest Members include universities, research centers, and other associate organisations. Participation is by invitation. No voting rights.

No Fee

Governance

  • Participation in discussions (non-voting)

Content & Thought Leadership

  • Ability to contribute blog posts and newsletter content
  • Speaking opportunities at webinars and community days

Visibility

  • Logo featured on the SDV website

Support & Onboarding

  • Access to onboarding and member support

Discounts

  • OCX conference: 40% off first ticket + 20% off additional
  • SDV events: 30% off all tickets
Strategic
Participant
Foundation
Guest
Governance
Voting seat on Steering Committee
No
No
No
Voting seat on Specification Committee
No
No
No
Eligible for member-level elections
No (Observer)
No
Visibility
Logo on SDV website & collateral
Featured quote in SDV press releases
Limited
Limited
Homepage testimonial opportunity
No
No
Content & Thought Leadership
Guest blog post
Monthly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Submit content to newsletter
Speaking opportunities at events
Priority
Eligible
Limited
Limited
Support & Onboarding
Personalized onboarding
Standard
Standard
Access to support services
Discounts
OCX Conference
1 free + 30% off more
40% + 20% off
40% + 20% off
40% + 20% off
SDV Events
2 free + 30% off more
1 free + 30% off
30% off
30% off

Ready to take a leadership role in SDV?

If your organisation is committed to shaping open, scalable, and future-proof SDV technologies, Eclipse SDV is where that work happens.

Testimonials

Agility

We are glad to suport the 'code first' approach of Eclipse SDV by contributing Eclipse eCAL: a scalable middleware enabling efficient communication within distributed systems. Continental is looking forward to collaborating within the community to create innovative solutions for the Software-Defined Vehicle.

- Michael Huelsewies

Head of Architecture and Software at Continental Automotive

Efficiency

As one of the leading software companies in the automotive industry, we are looking forward to the open cooperation in the Eclipse Foundation. Open source has long been a cevtral component in the automotive sector. We see great potential in the cooperation of the open source community for the software-driven car and also for our developers. We want to create innovations and set open standards together.

- Michael Wintergerst

Executive Vice President for Vehicle and Cloud Platform, CARIAD

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