Ad-hoc subcommittee
X-CORE platform council
The X-CORE Platform Council is an ad-hoc subcommittee initiated by the Steering Committee and follows the defined rules of engagement. It reports directly to the Steering Committee to ensure alignment. The initial six members are nominated by the Steering Committee, while additional members will be voted. The X-CORE Platform Council supports complex integration projects, such as Eclipse S-CORE, by managing non-technical tasks. The council provides strategic guidance and decision-making, with operational teams managing communications, branding, and finance.
Why it matters
The X-CORE Platform Council ensures that Eclipse SDV’s integration projects, starting with Eclipse S-CORE, are strategically aligned , market-ready, and trusted by the automotive industry. By addressing branding, communication, release planning, and ecosystem adoption, the council turns open source innovation into industry standards.
Influence the future of SDV
Eclipse S-CORE Engagement Program
Platinum Level: Ecosystem Leader
Benefits
- Play a strategic role in shaping the future of Eclipse S-CORE
- Become eligible to participate in the Eclipse SDV Platform Council
- Influence governance and long-term direction of the platform
- Achieve maximum visibility across Eclipse S-CORE and Eclipse SDV channels
- Be recognised as a top-tier ecosystem leader and strategic partner
Who it’s for:
- Strategic partners influencing long-term direction and governance
Key Requirements
- All Gold-level contributions
- Successful application to join the Platform Council (PC)
- Approval by the Eclipse SDV Steering Committee
Recognition
- Eligibility for Platform Council participation
- Maximum visibility across S-CORE and Eclipse SDV marketing channels
Gold Level: Strategic Steward
Benefits
- Be recognised as a key technical leader within the Eclipse S-CORE ecosystem
- Gain high-level visibility on the Eclipse S-CORE website
- Influence the technical direction through active contribution and commit rights
- Showcase deep expertise in maintaining and evolving core platform components
- Strengthen your position within the automotive software ecosystem
Who it’s for
- Organisations driving the technical roadmap
- Contributors maintaining core project components
Key Requirements
- Eclipse SDV WG membership
- Minimum of three (3) active contributors
- At least one employee serving as a Committer on an Eclipse S-CORE-related project
Recognition
- High-level visibility on the Eclipse S-CORE website
- Priority recognition within the automotive ecosystem
Silver Level: Sustained Contributor
Benefits
- Position your organisation as an active contributor to Eclipse S-CORE
- Strengthen credibility through visible participation in project development
- Leverage Silver Engagement Level branding in your marketing
- Demonstrate thought leadership within the automotive and SDV ecosystem
- Deepen integration of your engineering teams into a leading open source initiative
Who it’s for
- Companies integrating engineering teams into the project’s technical workflow
Key Requirements
Membership in the Eclipse SDV Working Group (WG)
At least one (1) active contributor to the Eclipse S-CORE project
Recognition
- Right to use Silver Engagement Level branding
- Positioned as a thought leader in the automotive sector
Bronze Level: Associate Member
Benefits
- Gain recognition as an Eclipse S-CORE Verified organisation
- Increase visibility through logo placement on the official website
- Establish your presence within the Eclipse S-CORE ecosystem
- Contribute to the community through tools, services, or infrastructure support
- Access a clear and accessible entry point into the programme
Who it’s for
- Tooling providers
- Service organisations
- Companies offering specialised support
Key Requirements
- Provide general support such as:
- Software tools
- Professional services
- Audits
- Examples include:
- Free-use licences for compilers, debuggers, or plug-ins
- Website development or maintenance support
Recognition
- Listed as Eclipse S-CORE Verified
- Public logo placement on the official website
Responsibilities
The Platform Council drives strategic initiatives that go beyond code
development, including:
development, including:
Industry engagement
Aligning outreach with senior executives across the automotive ecosystem.
Strategic planning
Gathering top-level requirements and establishing release roadmaps.
Release management
Defining release names, dates, and readiness milestones.
Branding & marketing
Working with the SDV Marketing & Brand Committee on brand and communication.
Policies & procedures
Defining rules for participation, product development, distribution, and supporting assets.
Risk & quality management
Establishing practices to ensure the reliability and sustainability of processes and deliverables.
Community & events
Planning developer gatherings, enabling communication channels, and creating user support systems.
Roles
Each community has a lead responsible for coordination and alignment with the Council
Platform council chair
Leads internal meetings, facilitates collaboration, and acts as spokesperson.
Platform council members
Actively participate in Council discussions, operational teams, and decision-making
Operational communities
The Council organises its work into specialised groups, including certification, branding & marketing, external communication.
Meetings
- The Platform Council meets at least monthly.
- Agendas and minutes follow the standard Eclipse Working Group process.
- Grievance Handling
If issues arise, grievances are escalated in the following order: Platform Council mailing list, Platform Council Chair, SDV Steering Committee, Eclipse Management Organisation (EMO), for governance matters
