A next-generation solution it will be used to help accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and reduce the complexity of automotive software integration.
The Foundational Vehicle Software Platform represents a strategic collaboration between the two and combines Vector’s safe middleware technology with QNX’s safety-certified operating system.
As part of an existing integration between QNX and TTTech Auto, the platform can also be extended to include MotionWise Schedule, TTTech Auto’s deterministic, time-triggered scheduling algorithm, providing more flexibility and choice in the scheduling of platform components and applications.
The Platform will be built to serve as a lightweight, reliable, and optimised core for application development and deployment across electronic control units (ECUs) in modern vehicles and will help OEMs reduce duplicative software development and rework, enabling them to focus on delivering differentiated in-vehicle experiences while accelerating research to production.
The initiative is also set to transform the traditional automotive value chain by providing a more dynamic value network, fostering open collaboration models and aligning with key industry standards to ensure long-term ecosystem compatibility.
“The automotive industry is at a tipping point, where software complexity threatens to outpace innovation,” said John Wall, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Product, Engineering and Services at QNX. “By joining forces with Vector, we’re delivering a foundational platform that seeks to remove significant friction from the development process and empower OEMs to focus on what truly matters that is, creating transformative driving experiences for their customers. This is about building smarter, safer vehicles, faster.”
According to Matthias Traub, President & Managing Director at Vector, “Together with QNX, we are co-developing a foundational platform that delivers best-in-class performance, combining openness, safety, and scalability. It empowers the entire ecosystem to build the next generation of intelligent vehicles.”
An Early Access version of the platform will be made available to selected partners later this year, enabling early prototyping, integration, and feedback. A certified release is planned for the end of 2026, meeting the highest functional safety (ISO 26262 ASIL D) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434) standards.
