As Europe accelerates its digital transformation, technological sovereignty has become a strategic imperative in order to develop and deploy at scale critical digital technologies in ways that preserve democratic values, economic resilience, security, and competitiveness.
This award builds on the objectives of the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, an initiative to identify and promote digital solutions that strengthen European technological sovereignty, where SMEs are already showcasing the depth of European innovation and the crucial role of smaller technology providers.
about the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue
The Tech Sovereignty Catalogue is Europe’s showcase of trusted digital solutions, offering a clear picture of the technologies that strengthen Europe’s digital independence.
By presenting sovereign-by-design solutions and revealing new opportunities for collaboration, the Catalogue connects businesses with decision-makers and raises Europe’s profile as a global tech leader.
Applications submitted to the Award may also be considered for inclusion in the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, provided they fulfil the Catalogue’s eligibility requirements.
examples
European cloud, edge, data, or AI solutions
Cybersecurity solutions protecting critical systems and organisations
Digital identity, secure communications, and trusted data-sharing technologies
Semiconductors, embedded systems, IoT, connectivity, or critical technology components
Sovereign GovTech or public sector digital infrastructure
Deadline: 16 September 2026 // 23:59 CEST
the winner
Latitudo40
(Italy)
the finalists
Braintrip
(Malta)
ScoutinScience
(Netherlands)
nominees
the jury members
Taryn Andersen
CEO & Co-Founder
(Impulse4Women)
Kasia Toczko
Head of Communications
(Simplito)
Lizhen Xu
Board Member & General Manager
(HackYourFuture Belgium)
1000, Brussels
Belgium
