EuroSPI GmbH

What EuroSPI GmbH does

EuroSPI GmbH (legal name: EuroSPI Certificates and Services GesmbH) is a private Austrian company registered in Graz that operates a certification, conference, and assessment ecosystem focused on automotive software process improvement, functional safety, and cybersecurity. The entity was incorporated in 2022 by the parent I.S.C.N. GmbH (founded 1994) to ring-fence academy and certification operations from the original conference-organization business; both firms operate out of adjacent addresses in Graz and share the same founding chair.

The company's core offerings are (1) the EuroSPI annual conference series, now in its 33rd year and scheduled for Cairo in 2026, attracting roughly balanced industry and research participation across 28 nations; (2) the EuroSPI Academy, a Moodle-based online learning platform with 21 courses and 3,000+ certifications issued by end of 2024 in domains including ISO 26262 Functional Safety, ISO 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity, Automotive SPICE, and Innovation Management (ISO 560xx); (3) the EuroSPI Exam System, which has administered 12,000+ computer-based certification exams since its origins in the ECQA framework; and (4) the Capability Adviser, a web-based team assessment tool configurable to Automotive SPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and in-house standards, licensed to Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers. Underpinning the academy and exam system is a 1.7 million+ chapter download Springer CCIS book series (since 2003) plus a Wiley journal volume (since 2004). The SOQRATES working group (24 leading German and Austrian companies, moderated by EuroSPI's chair since 2003) functions as a closed industry consortium defining state-of-the-art in ASPICE, functional safety, and cybersecurity assessments.

Revenue is generated through four streams: annual conference registration (onsite and online tiers, group discounts, ASA member 20% off, early-bird pricing); paid certification courses and exams (2-year validity); re-certification fees (75 EUR/year, 150 EUR per 2-year cycle); and licensing of the Capability Adviser assessment tool to enterprise automotive customers. GTM is event-driven and community-led, anchored on the annual conference and the SOQRATES working group, with academic partnerships (TU Graz, Grenoble INP, VSB-TUO) providing research credibility and talent funnel. EU Blueprint project involvement (DRIVES, TRIREME) and full partnership with the Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA) position the company inside EU-level automotive skills policy infrastructure.

Name

EuroSPI GmbH

Legal name

EuroSPI Certificates and Services GesmbH

Website

https://eurospi.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EuroSPI GmbH is a Graz-based private company operating the long-running EuroSPI conference, an online certification academy, an exam system, and the Capability Adviser assessment tool for automotive software process improvement, functional safety, and cybersecurity training across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Process improvement training
• Automotive certification courses
• Functional safety certification
• Cybersecurity certification training
• Automotive SPICE assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Graz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Revenue: Annual conference registration fees for onsite and online participation, including proceedings, workshops, and social events.
2. Training and Certification: EuroSPI Academy courses and certifications for job roles such as Functional Safety Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Automotive SPICE Assessor. Certificates valid 2 years with re-certification fees.
3. Re-certification Fees: Re-certification costs 75 EUR per year, paid in 2-year cycles (150 EUR total) with various options to re-certify through experience evidences.
4. Assessment Tool Licensing: Capability Adviser tool sales and licensing to automotive companies for process assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EuroSPI GmbH operates an annual international conference series (since 1994) on System, Software, Services Process and Product Improvement and Innovation, complemented by a Moodle-based online academy delivering professional certification courses (Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, Automotive SPICE Assessor, Innovation Management) and a web-based Capability Adviser assessment tool used by Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers for process benchmarking. The firm also operates the SOQRATES working group of 24 leading German and Austrian companies and provides an exam system supporting 12,000+ delivered certification exams.

Product overview

EuroSPI GmbH operates a comprehensive ecosystem centered on three core products: the EuroSPI² Conference (annual international conference series since 1994 focused on SPI), the EuroSPI² Academy (online learning platform with certification courses), and the Capability Adviser (web-based assessment tool). The company also provides an Exam System for certifications, manages the DRIVES Learning Compass Portal for automotive industry MOOCs, and supports the SOQRATES working group. The EuroSPI Certificates & Services GesmbH subsidiary handles professional certification and exam services. This integrated portfolio combines conference-based knowledge exchange, professional training and certification, assessment tools, and examination services for the automotive and software engineering communities across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EuroSPI² Conference Annual 3-day hybrid international conference (online and onsite) covering workshops, research papers, industry presentations, and networking for system, software, services, safety, security process improvement and innovation.
• EuroSPI² Academy Online learning platform offering professional certification courses in automotive quality, functional safety (ISO 26262), cybersecurity (ISO 21434), Automotive SPICE assessment, and innovation management (ISO 560xx), issuing EuroSPI/ASA certified certificates valid 2 years.
• Capability Adviser Web-based online team assessment tool for evaluating organizations against Automotive SPICE, ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and AI norms; configurable for in-house standards and used by leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive companies.
• EuroSPI Exam System Computer-based exam and evidence assessment system supporting multiple-choice tests, work-experience evidence uploads, and assessor evaluations for certification across job roles such as functional safety engineer and cybersecurity engineer.
• DRIVES Learning Compass Portal MOOC learning platform developed under the EU DRIVES Blueprint project, providing free courses on automotive industry skills and serving as the basis for the EuroSPI Academy.
• Net Interactive Document (NID) Service Digital library service hosting abstracts and presentations from EuroSPI conferences, enabling knowledge sharing and access to conference materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ exams conducted with proven-in-use exam system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ASA was founded by EU Blueprint Project DRIVES and ALBATTS with ACEA support. EuroSPI signed full partner agreement with ASA in 2024 to establish European thematic topics week and cooperation on skills development.
• TRIREME Blueprint ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EU Blueprint project (2024-2027) for sectoral skills collaboration in automotive. Develops triad map of skills for European automotive industry competitiveness. EuroSPI contributes job roles and training.
• ISSPA (USA)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Agreement established in 2023 to colocate EuroSPI and ISSPA conferences, enabling joint organization and European-USA best practices exchange.
• WileycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Wiley publishes annual EuroSPI volume with selected experience papers in Wiley Journal of Software: Evolution and Process Series. Active collaboration since 2004.
• SOQRATES Working GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003SOQRATES is a working group of leading German and Austrian industry (24 companies) moderated by EuroSPI chair since 2003. Contributes to thematic workshops and defines state of the art in system design, safety, cybersecurity, assessments, quality management, agile processes, and standards.
• SpringercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Springer publishes EuroSPI book series since 2003 in CCIS series. Over 1.7 million chapter downloads. Provides scientific recognition through peer-reviewed publications.
• ISCN GesmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994ISCN is the organizer of EuroSPI since 1994 and technical manager of EuroSPI academy. Founded to organize the conference and build services around it. Moderator of SOQRATES since 2003.
• INTACScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTACS is the International Assessor Certification Scheme for Automotive SPICE. EuroSPI is recognized by INTACS and VDA for collection of experience evidences for ISO 15504 Assessors.
• VDA (German Automotive Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDA recognizes EuroSPI conference participation for INTACS assessor experience collection. VDA Guidelines for ASPICE supported through EuroSPI workshops.
• DRIVES Blueprint ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU Blueprint project for learning compass for European automotive industry. DRIVES learning portal has 2000+ MOOC trainees. Basis for EuroSPI academy launched in 2020.
• Nile UniversityregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for EuroSPI 2026 conference in Cairo, Egypt. Located at Giza Plateau area. Represents expansion into African market.
• TU GrazmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical University of Graz, Austria. Long-standing research partner, hosts IICM for Net Interactive Document server. Georg Macher and other researchers are part of EuroSPI community.
• Grenoble INPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrenoble Institute of Technology, France. Dr Andreas Riel serves as professor and contributes to EuroSPI book editor team and strategies.
• VSB Technical University OstravamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech technical university coordinating DRIVES and TRIREME projects. Dr Jakub Stolfa serves as ASA President and active EuroSPI contributor.
• ECQA (European Certification and Qualification Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuroSPI exam systems originally developed to support ECQA. Continued cooperation for certification and qualification frameworks.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ASQF (Association for Software Quality and e.V.): ASQF is a German software-quality professional association and co-founder of the SOQRATES working group alongside ISCN. Comparable as a community-driven standards and certification body for software quality.
• ICAgile: ICAgile is a global agile and DevOps certification body delivering role-based learning tracks. Comparable as a community-led professional certification provider with a similar academy/training business model, though focused on agile rather than automotive SPICE.
• Automotive Skills Alliance (ASA): ASA is the EU-wide skills alliance for the automotive sector, of which EuroSPI is a full partner since 2024. Comparable as a convener of automotive skills frameworks, EU blueprint projects, and job-role taxonomy — directly relevant to EuroSPI Academy's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC incumbent offering ISO 26262, ISO 21434, Automotive SPICE, and functional safety certification and training. Comparable as a larger player serving the same automotive compliance buyer with a broader portfolio that overlaps EuroSPI's training and certification scope.
• SGS SA: SGS is a global TIC incumbent with automotive cybersecurity, functional safety, and process assessment services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping certification and assessment services across the same automotive customer base.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC player providing ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and IATF 16949 certification and training across automotive. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose automotive compliance training directly competes with EuroSPI Academy offerings.

Direct peers

• INTACS (International Assessor Certification Scheme): INTACS is the official international certification scheme for Automotive SPICE assessors — the same assessor community EuroSPI serves. Highly comparable because INTACS certifies the assessors that EuroSPI Academy trains, and EuroSPI is recognized by INTACS for experience evidence collection.
• VDA QMC (Verband der Automobilindustrie Quality Management Center): VDA QMC delivers official Automotive SPICE, IATF 16949, and functional safety training and certification for the German automotive industry. Directly competes with EuroSPI Academy for the same OEM and Tier-1 training budgets.
• ECQA (European Certification and Qualification Association): ECQA is the certification body whose job-role framework originally underpinned EuroSPI's exam systems. Direct peer in European professional certification and qualification for software/automotive job roles.
• Methodpark: Methodpark co-moderates the SOQRATES working group alongside ISCN/EuroSPI and provides process-improvement tools and consulting for automotive and embedded systems engineering. Closely comparable on the SOQRATES platform and assessment tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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