Our Criteria

1. European Development

The software must be primarily developed in Europe. This means:

• The company or organization must be headquartered in a European country
• For open source projects, the majority of core contributors should be based in Europe
• The primary development team should be located in Europe

2. Quality Standards

The software should meet certain quality standards:

• Must be actively maintained with regular updates
• Should have documentation available
• Should have a clear privacy policy
• Must not contain malware or other harmful code

3. Compliance with European Values

The software should align with European values and regulations:

• Should respect user privacy and data protection
• Should aim to be compliant with GDPR if handling personal data
• Should promote digital sovereignty and independence

Open Source Preference

While not required, we have a preference for open source software that promotes transparency, collaboration, and digital sovereignty. Open source projects that originated in Europe or have significant European contributions are highly valued.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Software that is designed to be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, and that supports multiple European languages is preferred.

Innovation and Uniqueness

We value innovative solutions that address specific European needs or showcase European technological capabilities and expertise.