French Tech Sofia Label

A mark of recognition.

The French Tech Sofia Label identifies companies and organizations that it recognizes as relevant participants in the ecosystem.

What this means

A public sign of ecosystem recognition.

The French Tech Sofia Label identifies companies and organizations they consider credible, relevant, and worth recognizing publicly within its ecosystem.

It is not a legal certification, not a compliance seal, and not a blanket endorsement of every aspect of a company’s activity. It is a mark of recognition.

How it's given

Reviewed, then attributed.

The label is granted after review. That review may consider the company’s activity, public presence, business substance, ecosystem relevance, and connection to technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, or the France-Bulgaria bridge.

Eligibility matters, but editorial judgment also matters. French Tech Sofia decides whether an organization clearly fits the purpose and scope of the label.

Why it exist

Because ecosystems need visible signals.

The label helps make recognized actors easier to identify across pages, platforms, and conversations. It creates a shared marker for organizations that belong in the ecosystem story French Tech Sofia is building.

How to use the label

Use the official mark, clearly and accurately.

Organizations that receive the French Tech Sofia Label may use it to show their recognized place in the ecosystem.

Typical uses include company websites, profile pages, decks, press kits, event materials, social posts, newsletters, and email signatures.

Usage principles

  • Use the official version provided by French Tech Sofia.
  • Keep proportions, typography, and visual integrity intact.
  • Do not redraw, distort, or alter the label.
  • Do not use it in a misleading or exaggerated way.
  • Do not present it as a legal, regulatory, or compliance certification.

A company may describe the label as a recognition by French Tech Sofia, but should not imply formal accreditation, exclusive partnership status, or third-party certification unless that has been explicitly granted separately.

Who can request it

Relevant organizations can express interest.

Any company or organization that believes it is relevant to the French Tech Sofia ecosystem may request review or express interest in the label.

Receiving it is not guaranteed. The label remains selective, and final attribution is decided by French Tech Sofia.

Request

Want to display the French Tech Sofia Label?

If your company is already part of the ecosystem, or believes it should be, get in touch with French Tech Sofia to request a review.

Request the label

FAQ

A few useful clarifications.

Is the label automatic?
No. Eligibility helps, but the label is granted only after review by French Tech Sofia.

Is it a certification?
No. It is a recognition label, not a legal, regulatory, or compliance certification.

Can the label be removed?
Yes. French Tech Sofia may revise or remove the label if the organization no longer fits the criteria or if the context changes.

Can we use it in our marketing materials?
Yes, provided it is used accurately and with the official assets supplied by French Tech Sofia.