Trust in European Software

Mission

Europe’s digital future depends on trust, transparency, and technological independence. To strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty and showcase trusted European software providers, two new labels mark the way forward: Software Made in Europe and Software Hosted in Europe.

Build Trust

The labels demonstrate that your software meets transparent and independently validated European criteria, helping customers trust what you deliver.

Boost Visibility

Enhance your recognition across Europe and beyond, positioning your company as a leading European innovator and attracting new clients and partners.

Support Sovereignty

Demonstrate your support for Europe’s technological independence by highlighting that your software is truly European.

Software Made in Europe

A label that recognises software designed and developed entirely in Europe.

It highlights companies that keep innovation, R&D, and ownership under European jurisdiction, reinforcing Europe’s capacity to lead in ethical, secure, and trustworthy technology.

Awarded to

Companies headquartered and majority-owned in Europe

Solutions developed and tested mainly in Europe

Businesses with the majority of their R&D and staff in the EU or EFTA

Software Made in Europe and Software Hosted in Europe are more than just labels: they are a commitment to European trust, transparency, and technological independence.
Dr. Oliver Grün, President of DIGITAL SME & BITMi

Software Hosted in Europe

A label that recognises software hosted fully in Europe.

It promotes data sovereignty, GDPR compliance, and digital trust, ensuring that user data stays protected under European law and values.

Awarded to

Companies hosting their software and data within the EU or EFTA (and with European companies)

Providers transparent about data transfers and compliant with EU regulations

Organisations committed to protecting privacy and European digital sovereignty

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About us

European DIGITAL SME Alliance is the largest network of ICT small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, representing more than 45,000 digital SMEs across the EU.

The Alliance is the joint effort of 30 national and regional SME associations from EU member states and neighbouring countries.

The European DIGITAL SME Alliance is a member of SBSSMEUnitedECSOAIOTIEU Gateway, the European AI AllianceINATBA, the European Internet ForumGeSI, and the Coalition for App Fairness.

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