NOVA

Get more visibility for  your SME with NOVA

Make sure you are seen by automotive decision-makers! Create a profile on NOVA by Cofinity-X and benefit from essential visibility in Catena-X, the automotive industry’s game-changing dataspace.

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NOVA benefits

Connect with trusted OEMs for fast ROI

Looking for business leads with a quick return on investment?
NOVA by Cofinity-X is designed to provide you with fast results, while also streamlining your digital asset management

Direct OEM access & enhanced company trust

NOVA offers companies unique opportunities to increase visibility among major OEMs and partners in the Catena-X ecosystem.

Time-saving efficiency in data & certificate management

NOVA gives you access to a single platform to manage all your data, reducing time and costs caused by manual processes and multiple systems.
What you get with NOVA

A solid foundation: get connected on multiple levels

NOVA comes with a starter package to get you up and running on the automotive industry’s definitive ecosystem, the Catena-X dataspace. Get your company future-ready and get a lead on the competition.

Public company profileto increase visibility

Present your company’s offers and be easily found by potential partners, who can browse profiles based on keywords. Every profile on NOVA also receives a “Dataspace Ready” badge, enhancing your standing within the Catena-X ecosystem.

Seamless integration with Catena-Xfor secure data exchange

Your NOVA profile comes with an EDC connector to get you fully integrated with the Catena-X ecosystem, enabling standardized and secure data exchange. This integration streamlines collaboration with partners and automotive manufacturers, strengthening your industry presence.
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NOVA V1.5 from Q1/2025

Streamlined certificate managementfor lower data maintenance costs

NOVA serves as a single interface for the transparent management of your certificates and data for all your partners, reducing the risk of errors and simplifying updates for a seamless experience.

Ready to experience NOVA for yourself?

Stand out from the crowd and jump start your dataspace future today. Benefit immediately from increased visibility, streamlined certificate management and an EDC connector that opens up countless opportunities within the Catena-X dataspace.

Additional features

Even more reasons NOVA is the right fit for your SME

Support, management and flexibility for the long-term success of your business

Unified and intuitive interface

Access and manage all your data through a single interface. No more switching between systems, just seamless control at your fingertips. The intuitive design facilitates training and reduces errors.

Automated data exchange

NOVA enables automation of data exchange, which reduces the risk of human errors, speeds up processes and increases overall team productivity. Other benefits include minimized financial penalties (thanks to improved data accuracy) as well as increased control and transparency for users.

Technical support

Prompt technical support at all stages, from testing to full implementation. Support remains at a high level even after launching, providing stable assistance in managing and maintaining the system.

The bottom line

NOVA vs. traditional advertising: more targeted, less expensive

NOVA

  • €4,000 per year (around €333 per month)
  • Exclusively for automotive OEMs and other automotive industry professionals, ensuring precise target audience coverage
  • Functions as a dedicated directory for SMEs, providing ongoing visibility among OEMs
  • Long-term visibility of your SME in the largest automotive data ecosystem, incl. access to multiple other Catena-X functions, e.g. traceability
  • Quick registration and full support makes it easy to use

Traditional advertising

  • €25,000 per year (over €2,000 per month) average costs to SME, which is significantly more expensive
  • Reaches a less defined audience and requires fine-tuning to target OEMs
  • Visibility is limited by advertisements competing for attention
  • Provides only short-term visibility, entirely dependent on the advertising budget
  • Requires regular campaign management and optimization to maintain effectiveness
Orientation

Some key terminology useful when onboarding to NOVA

What is Dataspace OS?

Dataspace OS is our connector app for seamless integration into the Catena-X ecosystem. This enablement service includes all the necessary technical components to participate in the Catena-X dataspace. NOVA is an integral part of Dataspace OS and you will get them both together in a bundle.

What is Catena-X?

Catena-X is a dataspace established for the automotive industry to facilitate interaction between participants. It allows companies to exchange data according to independently defined standards and rules. As a non-commercial association it provides a secure and open development environment as well as a core ecosystem for operation.

What is the role of Cofinity-X?

Cofinity-X is a commercial entity providing a range of apps and services covering the complete data management cycle, including connection to the Catena-X platform, a marketplace for third-party offers, standardization of data exchange processes, technical support and training.

Getting started

Three easy steps to access the power of NOVA and boost your visibility

Step 1

Join the dataspace

Complete the registration process and claim your digital identity to ensure the security and uniqueness of your company profile in the system.

Step 2

Create your public profile

Set up your company’s public profile. Being as precise as possible about your offers will increase your visibility and attract the attention of key market players.

Step 3

Benefit from the ecosystem

Start actively leveraging the full potential of the Catena-X dataspace, e.g. exchanging data with ecosystem participants, or exploring apps and services on the marketplace. You’ll experience immediate benefits and strengthen your market position.

NOVA makes the often time-consuming process of maintaining master data for our partner collaborations much more efficient, streamlined and reliable.

NOVA makes the often time-consuming process of maintaining master data for our partner collaborations much more efficient, streamlined and reliable. We’re particularly impressed by the opportunity to present our company profile on the Cofinity-X website, signaling to industry that we are ready for data exchange. It also helps us raise the bar on our carbon efficiency and thus gain a competitive advantage.

We’re particularly impressed by the opportunity to present our company profile on the Cofinity-X website, signaling to industry that we are ready for data exchange. It also helps us raise the bar on our carbon efficiency and thus gain a competitive advantage.

Martin Gawenda
As digitalization experts, we see a great need to significantly streamline the management of certificates.

As digitalization experts, we see a great need to significantly streamline the management of certificates. With NOVA, Cofinity-X provides SMEs with a solution that contains all the necessary components to immediately get started.

With NOVA, Cofinity-X provides SMEs with a solution that contains all the necessary components to immediately get started.

Dr. Thomas Rieger
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will the cost of implementing NOVA be worth it?

With NOVA, your investment is justified – the platform delivers real value, accelerating digital transformation and delivering rapid return on investment. After implementation, your company will profit from high visibility among leading OEMs, time-saving data exchange via one single platform and access to current and future functionalities of the industry-wide ecosystem.

How does NOVA help overcome employee resistance when switching to the new system?

We will provide you with targeted support to make sure you and your team get set up fast and start to reap the benefits without delay. Plus, NOVA has an intuitive interface that simplifies onboarding, allowing employees to quickly learn the platform and see its benefits, even if they are used to old methods.

Will switching to NOVA impact team productivity?

The transition to NOVA is smooth and does not require significant time away from current tasks, minimizing the loss of productivity. After transitioning, NOVA will then actually dramatically improve your team’s productivity. A test we ran with a customer showed they were 7 times faster in the time spent managing certificates, as only one interface was needed instead of maintaining data on diverse portals.

Could the NOVA demo not show the full capabilities of the platform?

Our NOVA demonstration includes all key features, allowing you to fully evaluate the platform‘s capabilities and its readiness to work with real data. If there are specific features you’d like to see or learn more about, please let us know, and we can provide further information or a more detailed demonstration tailored to your interests.

Since Catena-X relies on standards, could this reduce my company's flexibility?

Catena-X has been designed to enhance, not limit, your company’s flexibility. By adhering to industry standards, it supports compatibility, interoperability and integration with a wide variety of systems and technologies. This standards-based approach can actually increase flexibility by allowing your team to switch vendors, scale, and adopt new solutions more easily without costly or complex changes. Plus, it will free up significant time, as your team no longer needs to maintain data on different portals.

What all is included in the NOVA starter package?

Besides the core NOVA benefits of profile visibility and centralized certificate management, you will also get a unique Business Partner Number (BPN), Managed Identity Wallet (MIW) for secure credentials, an EDC connector for two or more active connections, access to the Catena-X dataspace with a host of growing apps and services, as well as many other functionalities.

Can I get my money back after registering if I’m not convinced by NOVA?

Of course. The Terms & Conditions you agree to include a risk-free test phase of 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our software or service, you can cancel at any time within the trial period.

How long does it take to get the Dataspace Ready badge?

The process of getting the badge with Nova is as convenient and time-efficient as possible, thanks to built-in features that help you quickly complete all stages of certification.

Will I need to regularly revalidate my Dataspace Ready status?

Once you’ve earned the Dataspace Ready badge, NOVA makes it easy to maintain your status – regular updates and minimal downtime help your company stay compliant with no extra effort.

Is the badge only valid for Catena-X or will it elicit trust in other ecosystems?

While the Dataspace Ready badge is designed for Catena-X, it demonstrates your digital readiness and commitment to high standards, which builds trust in other ecosystems, as well.

There are concerns that the transition to the platform may incur additional costs that were not initially taken into account?

All costs are transparent in NOVA. After transitioning to the platform, there are no hidden costs or unexpected expenses.