Software1 hSeptember 25, 2026, 22:59

KDE secures nearly €1.3M from Sovereign Tech Agency through 2027

The Sovereign Tech Agency is investing nearly €1.3 million in KDE through 2027. At Akademy 2026 in Graz, Nate Graham and Kevin Ottens explained how the funding was secured and how it will improve KDE for everyone.

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STA invests nearly €1.3M in KDE through 2027
Details of the grant were shared at Akademy 2026
Funds will add enterprise features to KDE
Contributors advise projects to approach STA for funding

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