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Software Made in Europe

Europe's digital future depends on trust, transparency, and technological independence. 

The 'Software Made in Europe' label embodies these values, supporting innovators who build reliable, European software.

MISSION ​

European companies are global leaders in developing secure, reliable and innovative software.


To enhance their visibility and recognition across Europe and beyond, DIGITAL SME created the Software Made in Europe Label.

Build Trust ​

The label demonstrates 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.

ELIGIBILITY ​

Companies meeting the following criteria can be considered for the label.

The label is based on self-declaration and does not require a technical audit.

CRITERIA

1

Location

The company is a legal entity headquartered in Europe.

2

Ownership

The company provides reasonable assurance that there is no major ownership or control from outside Europe.

3

Operations

The company demonstrates that more than 50% of its R&D activities and staff (FTE) are located in the EU27 or EFTA countries.

4

Development

The company confirms that the key stages of the software's development were carried in Europe.

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PRICING

For UNIZO members, 600,00 EUR - for non-UNIZO members 900,00 EUR, valid for 12 months (excl. VAT).

Become UNIZO member

The Software Made Label in Europe 

will help you:


  • differentiate your solution in vendor selections
  • build trust with customers and procurement teams
  • support tenders and project proposals where European sovereignity matters
  • strengthen partnerships across the European digital ecosystems
  • clearly demonstrate where your software is developed

SOFTWARE MADE IN EUROPE

LABEL APPLICATION FORM

How to fill out this form:

  1. Fill out the form below.
  2. Once the form is finalised, sign the Declaration of Accuracy (download here).
  3. After clicking 'Submit your Application', we will review the information you provided and contact you within 10 working days.  If your application was successful, you will receive a link to the payment form.
  4. After completing the payment, you will receive a package with the labed and a dated certificate.
  5. You can review the EU Digital SME's Privacy Policy here and the Terms and Conditions for the Label Usage here.

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An SME is an enterprise which employ fewer than 250 persons and which have an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 43 million.
° Letter signed by the Owner/CEO or any authorised signatory of the company with power of attorney, declaring the correctness of the application form.
° If available: factsheet about the company, including the declaration of the ownership structure, majority stakes and - if applicable - proof of the majority of R&D activities in Europe.
° Any other document supporting the recognition/award of the label.



Submit your Application

By clicking on 'Submit your Application', you declare that you will proceed with the payment process that will be initiated after initial verification of your document.  The label will be officially issues to you only after your payment has been finalised.