Our Partners & Sponsors
Collaborating with academic institutions and industry leaders to advance mutation testing
Academic & Research Partners
Research institutions and innovation centers that fuel our development
University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is the birthplace of SafeShift. Our MUT4SLX research project, conducted in the Software Languages Lab and the AnSyMo (Antwerp Systems and Software Modelling) research group, laid the foundation for our commercial product.
A leading European research institution with strong expertise in software engineering, model-based development, and quality assurance. The university's commitment to bridging academic research with industrial practice aligned perfectly with our vision.
Ongoing Collaboration
- Joint research on advanced mutation testing
- Ph.D. and master's thesis supervision
- Access to cutting-edge research
- Academic advisory board participation
- Academic conference publications
Flanders Make
Flanders Make is Belgium's strategic research center for the manufacturing industry, bridging academia and industry through applied research, test infrastructure, and innovation support.
With approximately 1,000 full-time researchers and partnerships with five Flemish universities, Flanders Make provides critical infrastructure and expertise for developing the vehicles, machines, and factories of the future.
Partnership Support
- Applied research collaboration
- Testing and validation infrastructure
- Industry-academia knowledge transfer
- Innovation trajectory development
- European research program access
Industry Partners
Companies collaborating with MUT4SLX research for safety-critical systems
Alstom Sweden
Alstom Sweden is a global leader in railway technology with over 140 years of experience and 2,000 employees across 19 locations. As Sweden's leading railway supplier, Alstom operates the majority of signalling and traffic management systems in the country.
Alstom leverages MUT4SLX to ensure the highest safety standards in their mission-critical train control systems, ERTMS implementations, and signalling solutions that protect millions of passengers daily.
Learn more about Alstom →
Duco
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Belgium, Duco is a leading European manufacturer of intelligent ventilation and solar shading systems. Operating from 101,000 m² of ultra-modern facilities, Duco creates healthy indoor environments for residential and commercial buildings.
Duco employs MUT4SLX to validate the embedded control systems in their smart ventilation solutions, ensuring reliable and safe operation of automated systems that impact indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
Learn more about Duco →Note: Due to confidentiality agreements, we cannot disclose the specific names of all our industry partners. The organizations listed above represent select partners who have agreed to be publicly acknowledged.
Our Sponsors & Funders
Organizations supporting our growth and innovation journey
Start it @KBC
Start it @KBC is a leading Belgian startup accelerator, providing comprehensive support to early-stage and growth-phase entrepreneurs across all industries through an intensive 12-month acceleration program.
What makes Start it @KBC unique is their completely equity-free approach—no money, no shares, no special rights. They provide no-strings-attached support focused solely on helping startups grow and succeed.
Program Benefits
- Personalized coaching and dedicated support team
- Access to extensive mentor network and industry experts
- Co-working spaces across 10+ locations worldwide
- Over $1 million in perks through Global Accelerator Network (GAN)
- Lifelong community membership and ecosystem connections
Why Partner with SafeShift?
Benefits of collaboration and partnership
Access to Research
Partners gain early access to cutting-edge research and emerging mutation testing techniques before they're commercially available.
Tailored Solutions
We work closely with partners to customize MUT4SLX for their specific needs, domains, and compliance requirements.
Training & Support
Comprehensive training programs, dedicated support channels, and ongoing consultation to maximize the value of MUT4SLX.
Collaborative Development
Partners can influence MUT4SLX's roadmap, request features, and participate in beta testing of new capabilities.
Industry Recognition
Joint case studies, publications, and conference presentations showcasing successful implementations (with permission).
Network Access
Connect with other partners, academic researchers, and industry leaders in the safety-critical systems community.
Partnership Opportunities
Different ways to collaborate with SafeShift
Research Collaboration
Joint research projects, Ph.D. supervision, publications, and academic collaboration with universities and research institutions.
Industry Partnership
Strategic partnerships with companies implementing MUT4SLX for their products, including pilot programs, case studies, and long-term collaboration.
Technology Integration
Integration partnerships with tool vendors, platform providers, and complementary technology companies in the model-based development ecosystem.
Investment & Sponsorship
Investment opportunities for venture capital firms, corporate venture arms, and sponsorship programs supporting our growth and R&D initiatives.
Interested in Partnering with SafeShift?
We're always looking for forward-thinking organizations to collaborate with, whether you're an academic institution, industry leader, or potential sponsor. Let's work together to advance software quality in safety-critical systems.