OpenOpcUa Core Funding Program
Finance the long-term evolution of an industrial-grade OPC UA middleware implementation.
OpenOpcUa is not a toolkit. It is a complete OPC UA implementation and runtime architecture.
The Core Funding Program ensures its long-term stability, certification alignment, and architectural continuity..
Why Funding Matters
Finance the long-term evolution of an industrial-grade OPC UA middleware implementation.
OpenOpcUa is not a toolkit. It is a complete OPC UA implementation and runtime architecture.
The Core Funding Program ensures its long-term stability, certification alignment, and architectural continuity..
Why Funding Matters
Industrial OPC UA deployments require more than code.
They require:
- Continuous specification tracking (IEC 62541 evolution)
- Certification alignment and maintenance
- Runtime stability and backward compatibility
- Long-term architectural coherence
- Controlled evolution of extensibility mechanisms (VPI / VFI)
Unlike short-term project-based development, OpenOpcUa is built as a durable middleware core.
Sustaining that core requires structured funding.
What Funding Supports
Funding directly contributes to:
Runtime Evolution
- Maintenance and improvement of the OOUACoreServer
- Performance optimization
- Security hardening
- Compliance alignment with new OPC UA specification revisions
Certification & Specification Tracking
- Monitoring and implementation of OPC Foundation updates
- Alignment with companion specifications
- Architectural adjustments required by standards evolution
NodeSet-Driven Modeling Infrastructure
- Improvements to Model NodeSet and Deployment NodeSet handling
- Runtime materialization mechanisms
- Industrial scalability
Long-Term Architectural Stability
- Preservation of the implementation-first philosophy
- Controlled extensibility via VPI / VFI
- Lua-based evolutive mechanisms within the runtime core
Funding does not sponsor marketing.
It sustains the technical core.
Governance and Technical Direction
OpenOpcUa technical direction remains architecture-driven.
Core funding participants:
- Gain visibility into the roadmap
- Contribute to strategic technical priorities
- Participate in architectural discussions
However:
- The runtime integrity is preserved
- The industrial coherence of the middleware remains central
- Short-term feature pressure does not override architectural stability
This ensures long-term industrial viability.
Who Should Consider Funding
The Core Funding Program is intended for:
- Industrial system integrators
- Software vendors embedding OPC UA
- Technology providers relying on OPC UA runtime stability
- Organizations seeking long-term OPC UA middleware alignment
If your product or infrastructure depends on a stable OPC UA core, funding its evolution is a strategic decision.
Funding Structure
Funding is structured and transparent.
Participation may include:
- Annual funding agreements
- Targeted development sponsorship
- Strategic roadmap contributions
Details are discussed directly to ensure alignment with industrial objectives.
Relationship with the Ecosystem
The Core Funding Program is distinct from ecosystem participation.
- Technical collaboration and integration → see Join the OpenOpcUa Ecosystem
- Structured financial participation → Core Funding Program
Both contribute to the same objective:
A durable, industrial-grade OPC UA middleware foundation.
What Sponsors Receive
- Advanced training (architecture & modeling)
- Direct technical support for deployment questions
- Guidance on information modeling and Companion Specifications
- Assistance on integration patterns and modular extensions
- Deployment feedback loops and best practices
Operational Management
OpenOpcUa is a technical organization. Operational support, contractual arrangements and invoicing related to technical sponsorship are handled by 4CE Industry.
Discuss Core Funding Participation
If your organization relies on OPC UA middleware at industrial scale,
contact us to discuss structured funding participation.
FAQ
What is the OOUAMiddleware Technical Sponsorship Program?
The Technical Sponsorship Program provides structured access to advanced training, technical support and architectural guidance for industrial OPC UA deployments using OOUAMiddleware. It supports long-term interoperability, structured information modeling and IEC 62541 alignment.
Is OOUAMiddleware free to use?
OOUAMiddleware can be deployed without runtime licensing fees. Technical sponsorship is optional and provides structured support, training and architectural guidance for industrial implementations.
Does the sponsorship include OPC UA information modeling support?
Yes. Sponsors receive guidance on OPC UA information modeling, Companion Specification integration and domain-specific model design to ensure semantic consistency and maintainability.
Who provides operational technical support?
OpenOpcUa is a technical organization. Operational support, contractual arrangements and invoicing related to technical sponsorship are managed by 4CE Industry.
Can the sponsorship support Companion Specification integration?
Yes. The program supports the integration and adaptation of official OPC Foundation Companion Specifications within structured industrial architectures.
Is the OPC UA server compliant with IEC 62541?
Yes. OOUAMiddleware is built on a certified and strictly aligned IEC 62541 implementation designed for industrial interoperability and long-term robustness.