Five years of open innovation with Software République
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Article summary
Five years ago, the idea could be summed up in just a few lines: bringing together expertise that had never worked side by side to accelerate innovation in mobility. Since then, projects have multiplied, demonstrators have taken shape and the first real-world applications have been deployed. Today, Software République is delivering tangible solutions: services and technologies that can be tested, deployed and, in some cases, are already being commercialised.
Key takeways
- A European ecosystem bringing together industrial companies, startups and public-sector stakeholders around the future of mobility, driven by Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales
- Over five years: more than 30 projects developed, 35 startups supported and several solutions already deployed
- An approach built on collaboration between highly diverse areas of expertise
- Concrete achievements already visible in the field: H1st vision, U1st vision, vision 4rescue and Powerbox®
- A new milestone in 2026 with cleveR insights, addressing the challenges faced by local communities and territories
Mobility at the heart of an intelligent ecosystem
From the outset in 2021, Software République was built around a simple principle: bringing together industrial companies, startups, research centres and public-sector stakeholders to address clearly identified, often highly practical needs. The goal? To advance not only sustainable mobility, but also intelligent mobility.
What makes this initiative unique is its collaborative approach. Automotive expertise, cybersecurity, data, simulation, electronics and urban infrastructure all come together, with innovation emerging at the intersection of these different fields.
Over time, the ecosystem has continued to expand. New partners have joined, use cases have broadened and collaborations have extended into local communities and territories. What began as a focused initiative has evolved into a broader, more agile ecosystem, capable of adapting to a wide range of projects and contexts.
The result is a growing portfolio of initiatives and a proven ability to turn ideas into tangible solutions at speed.
From technology projects to operational solutions
The first achievements set the tone.
In 2022, with Powerbox®, Software République addressed a key challenge at an early stage: energy. This bidirectional charging station paved the way for a more dynamic relationship between vehicles and the power grid, with direct benefits for everyday mobility and energy management.
A year later, H1st vision offered a highly tangible vision of a vehicle connected to its environment. It brought together innovations in safety, health, user experience and energy management, several of which have since evolved into real-world applications.
In 2024, with U1st vision, the concept evolved further. The vehicle became a service platform. Through an autonomous module, it can deliver healthcare services, administrative support and local assistance in areas where infrastructure is limited or unavailable. Several of these use cases are already moving into the deployment phase.
With vision 4rescue, the focus shifted once again. The project was designed around emergency response scenarios, bringing together vehicles, drones, sensors and digital platforms to enhance rescue coordination and provide real-time situational awareness in the field.
In every case, the same approach applies: move quickly, test in real-world conditions and refine solutions alongside users. Technology is developed in close contact with the field, shaped by real needs and real-world feedback.
Open innovation delivering real-world impact
The projects developed by Software République all start from real-world challenges. They are built around needs identified alongside stakeholders on the ground, including local authorities, emergency services, healthcare professionals and mobility operators.
The applications are wide-ranging. Examples include improving access to healthcare in underserved areas, strengthening emergency response coordination, optimising energy management and enhancing quality of life in urban environments.
In every case, the same principle applies: addressing a specific need with a solution that can be used directly in the field, by bringing together the right expertise. This close connection to operational realities enables projects to evolve in real-world conditions and accelerates their deployment wherever they can deliver immediate value.
cleveR insights, turning data into action for local communities
Unveiled on 12 June 2026, cleveR insights builds on the Software République approach, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by local communities and territories.
Its objective is to make better use of existing data, which is often abundant but fragmented. Sensors, vehicles, field observations and environmental data all generate valuable information. The challenge is to collect, structure and make that information accessible and actionable.
Once aggregated, the data powers decision-support tools such as maps, indicators and simulations. These tools help move from isolated observations to a more continuous and shared understanding of a territory, enabling stakeholders to make more informed decisions.
Within this approach, vehicles play a key role. They become mobile observation points, capable of collecting and transmitting real-time information without requiring additional infrastructure. By leveraging these connected data sources, the project aims to support decision-making, improve coordination among stakeholders and, ultimately, enhance the services delivered to citizens.
From left to right: Philippe Vallée, EVP Thales, Frédérique Le Grevès, President STMicroelectronics France, François Provost, CEO Renault Group, Sylvain Le Borgne, Chief Data Officer JCDecaux, Franck Chartier, EVP & Head of France Atos and Pascal Daloz, CEO Dassault Systèmes
Artificial intelligence, data and territorial networks : the next challenges
Over the past five years, Software République has reached a new level of maturity. Projects have multiplied, collaborations have deepened and concrete applications have gradually moved from concept to reality. What stands out today is a distinctive way of working: moving forward collectively, testing ideas rapidly in real-world conditions and turning successful experiments into operational solutions.
While the challenges continue to evolve, from data and artificial intelligence to the development of smarter, more connected territories, the underlying approach remains unchanged: creating technologies designed for real-world use and capable of delivering tangible benefits where they are needed most.
FAQ
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What is Software République?
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Who are its members today?
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What are its flagship projects?
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Who are these solutions designed for?
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What sets Software République apart from other innovation initiatives?
Software République is a European open-innovation ecosystem created in 2021 to develop intelligent, secure and sustainable mobility solutions by bringing together industrial companies, startups and public-sector stakeholders.
Software République is driven by six European companies: Atos, Dassault Systèmes, JCDecaux, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales.
Its most visible achievements include Powerbox®, H1st vision, U1st vision, vision 4rescue and, more recently, cleveR insights, a solution designed to support the management and analysis of local territories and communities.
The solutions developed by Software République address the needs of a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, public services, businesses and, ultimately, citizens who benefit from their real-world applications.
Its approach is based on direct collaboration between complementary industrial expertise and field stakeholders, with a strong focus on rapidly turning ideas into practical solutions that can be tested, validated and deployed in real-world conditions.
