UIDAI holds the Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025

Ongoing efforts to stand-in innovation and advance biometric research

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NATIONAL, December 12, 2025: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recently held the Biometrics SDK Benchmarking Challenge 2025 for Fingerprint modality concluding with a recognition ceremony for the winners at its Head Office in New Delhi. This challenge was launched as part of UIDAI's ongoing efforts to stand-in innovation and advance biometric research. 

The goal was to identify a high-performing 1:1 fingerprint matching solution from leading global technology providers and research institutions. One notable aspect of this challenge was the use of a unique long-term fingerprint dataset of children aged 5 to 10 years, with a 5–10-year gap for each sample, for testing purposes. 

The competition received an overwhelming 2,106 applications, reflecting strong global interest in UIDAI's benchmarking initiatives. After rigorous technical screening and adherence to strict security protocols, three submissions were selected for the final evaluation.

Following a range of comprehensive performance tests, Neurotechnology from Lithuania secured 1st position, and Innovatrics from Slovakia secured 2nd position. UIDAI congratulated the winners and appreciated all participants for their enthusiastic engagement.

The Authority reaffirmed that such initiatives are part of its larger mission to continuously strengthen research, development and innovation in biometrics, ensuring that Aadhaar remains at the forefront of secure, reliable, and inclusive digital identity services. To further advance this mission, UIDAI will soon launch similar SDK Benchmarking Competitions for Face and Iris modalities, inviting the global R&D community to participate and collaborate.

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