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Shift2SDV - a common Software development framework and hardware independent microservice-oriented middleware architecture for the stepwise migration to the Software Defined Vehicle of the Future

Project description

Shifting to a modular ecosystem for software-defined mobility

Middleware services connect applications, enabling seamless communication and data exchange, both of which are vital for the European automotive sector. The EU-funded Shift2SDV project will create a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) ecosystem using a middleware and API framework to enhance collaboration in the automotive sector. By developing a modular framework with microservices, the project will address the limitations of current systems, ensuring compatibility with both in-vehicle and cloud technologies. Key goals include establishing a secure architecture, simplifying application development, and integrating edge computing. Through effective communication and collaboration, the project seeks to bolster European leadership in SDVs and drive innovation in the automotive industry.

Objective

The Shift2SDV project aims to revolutionize the European automotive domain by creation of an SDV ecosystem around middleware & API framework enabling collaboration across the automotive value chain. This ambitious endeavour envisions a comprehensive shift towards a modular framework that transcends the limitations of current monolithic systems, fostering agility and innovation through the development of complementary middleware services and software development solutions.
Central to Shift2SDV is the development of a cutting-edge middleware framework that provides micro-services to build automotive applications upon, abstracting from underlying hardware components – supporting stepwise migration, open source and proprietary components, in-vehicle safety critical and off-vehicle cloud functionality. It is specifically designed to streamline software development and integration while ensuring compatibility and flexibility with existing and emerging technologies.
Key technical objectives include the development of a modern, flexible micro-services-based architecture, middleware framework that simplifies the brand-specific application development, and establishment of a safe and secure system architecture compliant with functional safety standards. Additionally, the project aims to develop an orchestration for efficient resource management, integrate edge and cloud computing, and demonstrate the practical viability of the developed middleware through concrete use cases.
To maximize impact, Shift2SDV prioritizes active communication, dissemination, and exploitation of project outcomes, fostering collaboration among stakeholders and existing projects and initiatives aligning technological advancements with market demands. Through these concerted efforts, Shift2SDV seeks to propel European leadership in Software Defined Vehicles, driving innovation and economic growth in the automotive industry.

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HORIZON-JU-IA - HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-1-IA

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VIRTUAL VEHICLE RESEARCH GMBH
Net EU contribution
€ 455 306,25
Address
INFFELDGASSE 21 A
8010 Graz
Austria
Region
Südösterreich Steiermark Graz
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Research Organisations
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Total cost
€ 1 300 875,00

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