IVEX Adds NCAP Evaluator Scoring to NVIDIA Halos SAFE for Automated Driving

IVEX announced on October 21, 2026 that it will bring its NCAP Evaluator software to NVIDIA Halos SAFE, extending vehicle safety scoring to automated-driving development. Startup Researcher reported the announcement. The initiative aims to provide consistent scoring rules and traceable evidence across simulated and physical tests. IVEX, which raised €5 million in September 2026, plans to expand into North America and Asia.

How IVEX's NCAP Evaluator Works With Halos SAFE

NVIDIA Halos SAFE, the Safety Assurance Framework for Evaluation, supports assessments of autonomous-driving performance and the credibility of testing methods. It operates within NVIDIA Halos, a wider safety system spanning hardware, software, artificial intelligence, and industry partners. The framework combines virtual and physical evaluation to help developers assemble measurable evidence of vehicle safety performance.

IVEX is contributing its NCAP Evaluator, which analyzes vehicle testing data against defined assessment protocols. The software applies safety scoring rules and data checks to results from simulations and physical driving tests. Using a common method allows engineers to review performance without switching between unrelated evaluation procedures.

The process also links scores to the data behind them, helping teams investigate unexpected findings. When a simulated outcome differs from a physical result, engineers can examine the discrepancy and decide whether further validation is required. IVEX says structured review workflows will preserve human oversight of final assessments.

IVEX already supplies technology used in official Euro NCAP vehicle assessments, providing a foundation for its move into automated-driving evaluation. Its NCAP Evaluator is also used by vehicle manufacturers and accredited laboratories involved in Euro NCAP testing. The software supports test data management, analysis, scoring, and reporting across driver-assistance and other vehicle safety domains.

Founded in 2018, IVEX develops automotive safety testing software for manufacturers and assessment organizations. The company says its broader platform has supported on-road testing campaigns in more than 20 countries and processed data from over 50 vehicle models. It also reports holding six patents and being certified to the ISO 27001 information security standard.

IVEX co-founder and CEO Mario Torres emphasized the need for consistent measurement as more vehicle development moves into simulation. He said the work with NVIDIA would extend IVEX's experience in established safety assessments to the next generation of automated-driving systems.

IVEX's Funding and Product Records

According to akta.pro company records, IVEX released an updated NCAP Evaluator in May 2026 integrating Euro NCAP's 2026 Protocols, supporting approximately 2,000 km on-road SLIF assessment routes plus AEB/LKA Crash Avoidance and Crash Protection scoring. The same records show a Series A of $5.8 million in March 2026, a seed of $2.4 million in February 2023, a grant of $1.1 million in January 2023, and a pre-seed in February 2020. IVEX was founded in 2018 after research on safe and autonomous vehicles at KU Leuven, and its Data Analytics Platform has collected petabytes of safety-critical and edge-case scenarios from driving data.

IVEX's Earlier Safety Testing Milestones

In May 2026, IVEX delivered new software to support Euro NCAP's 2026-2028 safety testing, integrating the 2026 protocols into its NCAP Evaluator, EIN Presswire reported. The software will analyze data across Safe Driving, Crash Avoidance, and Crash Protection phases, including on-road driving and ADAS evaluations.

In September 2026, IVEX, a Heverlee-based startup, raised €5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its AI-powered automotive safety testing platform, EU-Startups reported. The round, backed by existing investors, will support expansion in North America and Asia.