CTAG (Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia) and CORTUS today announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development of next-generation automotive electronic control units (ECUs) based on RISC-V technology.
This collaboration combines CTAG’s extensive experience in automotive systems, vehicle development, and software integration with CORTUS’s expertise in processor architecture, including high-performance RISC-V processors, low-power and scalable AI inference for computer vision, and strong capabilities in automotive chip design. Through this partnership, the two organizations will jointly design, develop, and validate automotive ECUs using RISC-V microcontrollers (MCUs) and associated software platforms.
This collaboration will start by providing an AUTOSAR compliant MCAL and AUTOSAR support for the CORTUS Ulyss1 MCU and the development of ECUs based on this MCU ensuring interoperability and compliance with existing automotive standards. This enables OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to retain their existing software assets and partnerships, while allowing a smooth and predictable platform transition to RISC-V and newer technologies.
The partnership will focus on aligning technical roadmaps, testing strategies, and platform requirements to accelerate time-to-market for further innovative MCUs and ECUs for automotive solutions. By combining complementary hardware and software expertise, CTAG and CORTUS aim to create long-term value and address emerging opportunities driven by software-defined vehicles, open architectures, and increasing computational demands in the automotive industry.
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to open and innovative technologies for the automotive sector,” said Francisco Sanchez at CTAG. “RISC-V offers new opportunities for flexibility and scalability, and partnering with CORTUS allows us to strengthen our capabilities in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.”
“We are pleased to partner with CTAG, a recognized leader in automotive systems and software integration,” said Michael Chapman at CORTUS. “Together, we aim to deliver robust, standards-compliant RISC-V automotive platforms that meet the industry’s growing performance and safety requirements.”
This strategic partnership establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration and the joint pursuit of a series of commercial automotive RISC-V solutions.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Duc Nguyen Huu| duc.nguyen.huu@cortus.com
Cortus S.A.S.| Website: www.cortus.com
About Cortus:
Cortus is a global fabless semiconductor company delivering high-performance RISC-V automotive chips up to 4 GHz capable of 4 instructions/cycle, with integrated AI inference optimized for computer vision. Cortus designs and supplies advanced RISC-V chips tailored for automotive, avionics, and AI-driven systems, combining high performance, energy efficiency, and functional safety to meet the most demanding industry requirements. Visit us at https://www.cortus.com
About CTAG:
CTAG is an automotive technology center specializing in vehicle development, advanced mobility solutions, and software development. With strong expertise in automotive systems, electronics, and software integration, CTAG supports OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and mobility stakeholders in the development and validation of innovative, safe, and sustainable automotive technologies. Visit us at https://www.ctag.com
