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Community-driven list of European Tech

i’m building a community-driven list of Awesome European Tech, browsers, productivity tools, FinTech, and more. that focus on privacy, sustainability, and innovation. The goal is to support European startups and companies (from the EU and EFTA) that choose to stay in Europe, helping to strengthen the European tech ecosystem. This list will highlight GDPR-compliant tools, eco-friendly platforms, and innovative solutions as alternatives to U.S.-based tech, showcasing the best Europe has to offer. I’ve already put together a small draft list, inspired by the great work of…

Community-driven list of European Tech launched on January 25, 2025 with 7 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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i’m building a community-driven list of Awesome European Tech, browsers, productivity tools, FinTech, and more. that focus on privacy, sustainability, and innovation. The goal is to support European startups and companies (from the EU and EFTA) that choose to stay in Europe, helping to strengthen the European tech…

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