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Partnerships

together we built transparent, souvereign and ethical!



🤝 Our Partners — The European Sovereign Stack

At Smartup Zero, we believe that technology should serve people, not the other way around. That's why we've built our entire infrastructure on a European sovereign stack — partners who share our values of transparency, openness, and democratic accountability.

Why European Sovereignty Matters

"In a world of geopolitical uncertainty, we need digital infrastructure that we control. Our partners are not just vendors — they are allies in building a resilient, humane digital future."

Our Partners = Open Source + EU Sovereignty + Ethical Values

🏗️ Our Infrastructure Partners

  • European Hosting
    Open Source
    Zero-lock-in

    Our primary application hosting platform. Clever Cloud runs all our Python apps, including the Toolbox API, Engelbot, and this website.

    clever-cloud.com

  • German Hosting
    GDPR Compliant
    Reliable Infrastructure

    Hosting our Matrix Synapse homeserver (smartup0.org) and providing reliable cloud infrastructure for our services.

    hetzner.com

  • Swiss Hosting
    Ethical Domain
    Privacy First

    Our ethical domain host, providing 0_timeline.org with Swiss privacy protections.

    infomaniak.com

💰 Our Funding & Finance Partners

  • Fiscal Hosting
    Transparent Finances
    Community Funding

    Our financial backbone — allowing citizens to fund the project transparently and become co-owners.

    opencollective.com

  • European Fiscal Host
    Open Source Focus
    Non-Profit Stewardship

    Our Fiscal Host, keeping our treasury and ensuring funds serve the mission.

    opensourceeurope.eu

🏢 Our Incubation Partner

  • Portuguese Incubator
    Innovation Hub
    European Ecosystem

    Incubating Smartup Zero and providing the physical home for our European tech ecosystem.

    uptec.up.pt

🔍 Why These Partners?

Clever Cloud and Hetzner form the backbone of our infrastructure.

  • Clever Cloud: Runs our Python applications (Toolbox API, Engelbot) and this website.
  • Hetzner: Hosts our Matrix Synapse homeserver and provides GDPR-compliant cloud storage.
  • Infomaniak: Provides Swiss privacy-first domain hosting for 0_timeline.org.

These choices ensure our data stays in Europe, under European law.

Open Collective and Open Source Europe handle our finances transparently.

  • Open Collective: Allows citizens to fund the project and become co-owners.
  • Open Source Europe: Our Fiscal Host, keeping our treasury and ensuring funds serve the mission.

UPTEC Porto provides our physical home and ecosystem support.

  • Physical office space in Porto, Portugal
  • Access to European innovation networks
  • Connection to the Portuguese tech ecosystem

🌍 Our Values in Action

Shared Values

Every partner in our stack shares these commitments:

  • European Sovereignty: Data stored in Europe, under European law
  • Open Source: All tools are open-source, no proprietary lock-in
  • Transparency: Clear pricing, clear policies, clear ethics
  • Community Focus: Partners who serve communities, not just shareholders

🤝 Join Our Partner Ecosystem

Are you a European company or organization that shares our values? We're always looking for partners who can help us build a more resilient, humane digital future.