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Registration Open
Register from 14th July, 2025 onwards and submit your proposal to participate in the Global vLEI Hackathon.
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Deadline: Proposals
Teams registering will need to submit proposals for their solutions by August 29th (23:59 CEST).
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Short-listing of teams
Short-listed teams will be notified by Sept 7th and have 10 weeks to develop a demo or prototype and presentation for submission.
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Deadline: Solutions
Submit your demo or prototype and presentation on November 16th 2025 (23:59 CEST).
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Winner Announcements
Winners and runners-up will have the opportunity to present their solutions in person or remotely in Frankfurt am Main on December 2nd, 2025.
Registration Open
Register from 14th July, 2025 onwards and submit your proposal to participate in the Global vLEI Hackathon.
Deadline: Proposals
Teams registering will need to submit proposals for their solutions by August 29th (23:59 CEST).
Short-listing of teams
Short-listed teams will be notified by Sept 7th and have 10 weeks to develop a demo or prototype and presentation for submission.
Deadline: Solutions
Submit your demo or prototype and presentation on November 16th 2025 (23:59 CEST).
Winner Announcements
Winners and runners-up will have the opportunity to present their solutions in person or remotely in Frankfurt am Main on December 2nd, 2025.
All timings are as per (GMT +1:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
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About Us
GLEIF is a non-profit organization established in 2014 by the Financial Stability Board. Our mission is to enhance transparency in the global marketplace by managing the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system. Based in Basel, we maintain the Global LEI Index—an open, accurate, and up-to-date source of information on legal entities worldwide.
We work closely with a global network of (v)LEI issuers and continue to drive innovation, including the development of the verifiable LEI (vLEI), to enable secure and trusted digital identity verification across borders, industries, and regulatory frameworks.
GLEIF has pioneered a new form of digitized organizational identity to meet the global need for automated authentication and verification of legal entities across a range of industries: the verifiable LEI (vLEI).
vLEI Hackathon:
GLEIF invites developers, entrepreneurs, policy stakeholders and innovators around the world to take part in the vLEI Hackathon and explore its potential across three key thematic areas:
- Theme 1: Digital Assets & Financial Infrastructure
- Theme 2: Industry 4.0, Commercial & Finance Processes & Operations (Currently Viewing)
- Theme 3: Trade, Supply Chain Resilience, and SME Finance
Submit a Proposal
Interested in submitting a proposal? Click on the theme you're interested in, then click ‘Join Now’ on the corresponding page.
Technical Training and Support Program for vLEI Hackathon Participants and Interested Parties
1. Self-paced learning modules
- Technical Documentation - covering core concepts, tools, and use cases
2. Live technical training sessions and Q&A
- 2a) GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 101: Introductory technical training and Q&A:
- Date: Monday, July28 (Online)
- Morning slot: 7:30–9:00 AM MDT / 15:30–17:00 CEST
- Evening slot: 5:30–7:00 PM MDT / 07:30–09:00 HKT (Tuesday)
- 2b) GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 102: Technical training and Q&A :
- Date: Monday, August 11 (Online)
- Morning slot: 7:30–9:00 AM MDT / 15:30–17:00 CEST
- Evening slot: 5:30–7:00 PM MDT / 07:30–09:00 HKT (Tuesday)
3. Office Hours‘ : 1:1 Technical Support
- Date: From Monday, July 28 onwards
- 3a) North America & Europe: Book your slot here
- Wednesdays, 9:00–10:00 AM MDT
- Thursdays, 8:00–8:30 AM & 9:00–10:00 AM MDT
- Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM MDT
- 3b)Asia-Pacific: Book your 1:1 slot here
- Tuesday to Friday, 7:30–9:00 AM HKT
Additional advanced training and tailored support will be provided in September for shortlisted teams moving into the development stage.
Problem Statements
Theme 2: Industry, Commercial & Finance Processes & Operations
The identity of companies, their officers, as well as machines, data or even AI agents they control increasingly require secure, interoperable and digital means to be verified. From the most basic tasks of onboarding suppliers and credit risk assessments, to managing complex processes in smart manufacturing and the use of AI-led tools, markets need interoperable solutions to verify identity, legitimate rights and check for the provenance and integrity of data.
Click on the problem statement you are interested in to learn more about it.
1. Identity and re-use KYB credentials for Commerce and Banking
How to integrate the vLEI to source verified data for conducting KYB on new clients or trading partners?
Task:
Build business applications that integrate vLEI credentials into everyday commercial operations, enabling more automated and robust KYB processes for banks to onboard SME clients and for businesses to manage supplier relationships. Your solution should demonstrate how vLEI can serve as a universal business identifier that streamlines operations while providing verifiable access controls and data sharing capabilities across jurisdictions. It can also demonstrate how government registries or agencies can use their own vLEIs to sign data and attestations issued by them as verifiable credentials and enable those data artefacts to retain integrity and provenance while being further exchanged long the KYB process.
Implementation goals:
- Integrate vLEI credentials into core business operational platforms (procurement, invoicing, accounting, or banking systems)
- Demonstrate automated KYB workflows that leverage company registry data and vLEI verification
- Show role-based access management for business staff using vLEI credentials
- Include verifiable data sharing or document signing capabilities between business parties
- Propose how government registries can use the vLEI to sign and issue data and attestations for integration in KYB processes
2. Safe and scalable integration with Machines, IoT Devices & AI
How to use vLEI credentials to define company rights over objects and assets and enable their verification for purposes of commercial transactions and security?
Develop solutions or services that enable parties to link the identity of companies and officers through their vLEI to machines, devices or other assets such as AI Agents. Solutions should enable companies managing services or sharing data to exercise and prove control over those assets, link control to payments or other commercial operations; the solutions should also demonstrate the capacity for users of machines to verify who provides and controls those assets, e.g. verifying an AI agent or caller ID
There is additional interest in how to systematically link existing machine serial numbers or other identifiers to the vLEI for scalable deployment of identity solutions for industry
3. Harness trusted granular data for ESG reporting
How to use the vLEI to track the provenance and integrity of granular ESG data or reports submitted to authorities or investors?
Build ESG reporting solutions that use vLEI credentials to establish data provenance and enable verifiable sustainability reporting across complex supply chains. Your solution should demonstrate how companies can trace ESG data from source to final reporting, particularly focusing on Scope 3 emissions and supplier sustainability data, while providing assurance frameworks that enhance transparency for regulators, investors, and stakeholders.
Implementation goals:
- Implement vLEI credential integration for ESG data submission and verification
- Demonstrate end-to-end data provenance tracking from suppliers through to final ESG reports using vLEI and associated identifiers
- Show how delegated vLEI credentials can enable reporting from various organizational levels
- Include verifiable data signing and submission processes for regulatory and investor reporting
AWARDS
Win prize money, pitch at top events, and scale your ideas
· Shape the future of digital organizational identity
· Collaborate with industry pioneers and expand your professional network
· Gain international visibility and recognition at exclusive, high-profile events
· Win prize money, pitch at top events, and scale your ideas
$10,000 for winners
First Winner: USD 10,000
Second Winner:To be announced
Present your Solutions
Winners and runners-up will have the opportunity to present their solutions in person or remotely at a Global Digital Org ID Forum in Frankfurt a.M. on December 2nd, Co-hosted with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.
Eligibility
The Hackathon is open to natural persons aged 18+ and individual or groups of (i) firms, associations, foundations or other legal entities that (ii) develop and/or operate innovative
digital solutions that harness digital organizational identity to enhance financial, commercial, compliance or other analytics, processes or operations and (iii) who have an element of innovation or novel application of technology serving common good. Participants from all backgrounds and geographies are
welcome.
Employees of Sponsoring institutions and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, fulfilment or other coordinating agencies, individuals providing services to Sponsors through an outsourcer or temporary employment agency during the Hackathon period, are eligible to participate in the Hackathon in their individual capacity or as an independent entity subject to furnishing of permission from their/its Sponsor.
Participants must meet the Eligibility Criteria in order to register for the Hackathon. If Participant is found not eligible or fails to meet the Eligibility Criteria at any time during the period of the Hackathon, Participant’s proposal(s) and/or technical solution will not be evaluated, and Participant will not be eligible for shortlisting or final evaluation, or for any Award. The decision of GLEIF shall be final and no correspondence shall be entertained in whatsoever manner in
this regard.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Anyone - Individuals (eighteen years and above) and enterprises (including startups) from all geographies are welcome to apply under this global challenge.
How do I register and submit my proposed solution(s)?
You may click on the Join Now button on the top of this webpage and complete the registration questionnaire before the registration deadline (29.08.2025) with details of your proposal in the relevant sections of the questionnaire.
Is there a limit on the number of members in a team?
No. There is no such restriction. But all members of a team must be clearly listed and a lead participant nominated to be the contracting party.
Are there any other requirements?
Yes, along with your application, you will need to consent to both the Terms and Conditions of the GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 2025 and the APIX Terms of Use during the registration process.
Must I be a registered company/firm to participate?
You need not be a registered firm for participation in the hackathon.
How many problem statements can I apply for?
You can submit one proposal per problem statement. You can submit proposals for all the problem statements.
Can I submit multiple entries?
Yes you may participate in solving multiple problem statements. However, please note only one proposal is accepted from an organization for a particular problem statement. Please ensure therefore, that the best solution is put forward. An organization can submit proposals for all the problem statements.
Is there a cost associated to participate?
The hackathon is free of charge for teams/participants.
Does my solution need to focus exclusively on one problem statement?
No, your solution can aim to address the needs covered by more than one problem statement. We are looking at the uniqueness of the proposition and feasibility of the business model alongside to achieve the desired goal.
Do I need to submit a solution after being shortlisted?
Yes, the shortlisted entities need to submit a demo or prototype and a presentation which would be evaluated to decide the winners.
How will the winning proposals be selected?
There will be two rounds of evaluation. Proposals will first be reviewed by the organisers and our appointed agents. This is to shortlist the most promising participants to enter into the demo or prototype development phase of the hackathon. The shortlisted participants will subsequently submit their demo or prototype and presentation to be assessed by a panel of independent expert judges convened by the organisers.
What is the deadline for registrations?
All participants should register their team by Friday, 23:59 CET on 29th August, 2025.
Will the information shared be kept confidential?
Information provided to us through the online application will be shared only on a need-to-know basis within the relevant event and evaluation teams. The information provided will be retained by us post the program for audit purposes and will not be shared without obtaining explicit permission from the applicant / authorized team member.
Are the participants allowed to leverage their own Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)?
The participants can choose to develop the solution via APIX or use their own IDEs. But if they are using their own IDEs then they will have to bring the code, compile it, run it on APIX, and present the running code before the judges for evaluation. Participants that wish to use an IDE provided by APIX contribute a fee for the use of the IDE for the duration of the Hackathon. Details about the cost of an IDE can be requested by emailing: support@apixplatform.com
Can I request for re-evaluation in case I am not satisfied with the Judges' decision?
No. Applicants cannot request for re-evaluation. The decision of the judges shall be final and binding. GLEIF reserves all rights with respect to the event.
Who owns the code developed during the hackathon?
Entities/Teams have full ownership of the solution proposed and any prototype that they build and host on the APIX Platform. The host of the hackathon and APIX have no ownership of your IP.
How do I get technical support?
To get technical help you can write to support@apixplatform.com
How do I register and submit my proposed solution(s)?
You may click on the Join Now button on the top of this webpage and complete the registration questionnaire before the registration deadline (29.08.2025) with details of your proposal in the relevant sections of the questionnaire.
Registration Guide
Registration Guide
Please click on the link below to know How to Register & Submit Proposal.
GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 2025 Themes
GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 2025 Themes
Technical Training and Support Program for vLEI Hackathon Participants and Interested Parties
Technical Training and Support Program for vLEI Hackathon Participants and Interested Parties
To support teams developing proposals for the Global vLEI Hackathon, GLEIF is offering a comprehensive technical enablement program throughout the registration and development phases. This program includes:
1. Self-paced learning modules
- Technical Documentation - covering core concepts, tools, and use cases
2. Live technical training sessions and Q&A
- 2a) GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 101: Introductory technical training and Q&A:
- Date: Monday, July28 (Online)
- Morning slot: 7:30–9:00 AM MDT / 15:30–17:00 CEST
- Evening slot: 5:30–7:00 PM MDT / 07:30–09:00 HKT (Tuesday)
- 2b) GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 102: Technical training and Q&A :
- Date: Monday, August 11 (Online)
- Morning slot: 7:30–9:00 AM MDT / 15:30–17:00 CEST
- Evening slot: 5:30–7:00 PM MDT / 07:30–09:00 HKT (Tuesday)
3. Office Hours‘ : 1:1 Technical Support
- Date: From Monday, July 28 onwards
- 3a) North America & Europe: Book your slot here
- Wednesdays, 9:00–10:00 AM MDT
- Thursdays, 8:00–8:30 AM & 9:00–10:00 AM MDT
- Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM MDT
- 3b)Asia-Pacific: Book your 1:1 slot here
- Tuesday to Friday, 7:30–9:00 AM HKT
Additional advanced training and tailored support will be provided in September for shortlisted teams moving into the development stage.