Tiana: a circular IT components marketplace

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Type of organisation or company
Country
Slovakia
City
Trencin
Language for original content
Key Area
Project elaborated in partnership
No
Ongoing
Yes
Type of funding
Description

Tiana has created a reliable marketplace for used IT components in order to further repair, upgrade and reuse of computers. 

Currently, individuals and small businesses wanting to repair or improve their PCs have to rely mainly on second-hand marketplaces where prices are often high and products come with no warranty, creating a significant risk. 

Tiana has access to a consistent supply of refurbished and tested components. They are sold with a standard functionality guarantee, making computer repair and upgrading safer, more affordable and accessible. Customers can use these components to fix their existing computers, extend their lifetime or build new systems from refurbished parts. 

By making functional components available through a transparent and reliable channel, they significantly reduce the amount of electronic waste and promote the principles of the circular economy.

Tiana only offers what they already have in stock, such as refurbished monitors. The majority of their customers are in Slovakia, Czechia and Austria. The company also provides advice.

Identified challenge (s)
Main results
  • Creation of a safe and transparent alternative to online second-hand marketplaces
  • Affordable, guaranteed IT components available for PC repair, upgrades and new builds
  • Significant reduction of premature disposal of computers and parts
  • Reduction of electronic waste and extension of product lifecycles
  • Empowering individuals and businesses to implement repair, reuse and circular solutions in the field of IT.