SAPIO began as a student-led innovation at the Hochschule Luzern (HSLU), awarded Best Bachelor Project 2023 in Information & Cyber Security.
What started as a research prototype is now a Swiss startup redefining trust in digital credentials.
.We are a small, driven team with deep roots in cybersecurity, education, and digital identity.
We build secure, standards-compliant tools that make credentials verifiable, portable, and private by design.
Using Self-Sovereign Identity and the highest legal standards in Switzerland and the EU, SAPIO connects schools, employers, and individuals across borders. From code to compliance, we design for trust.
From code to compliance - we design for trust.
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We constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible. At SAPIO, we embrace innovation and leverage advanced technologies like blockchain to deliver impactful, forward-thinking solutions.
Data protection is at the core of everything we do. Our platform uses advanced blockchain encryption and strict security protocols to ensure your information remains safe and tamper-proof.
We believe in BYOD (bring your own data). With SAPIO’s Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) platform, individuals and organisations can securely manage and share verified skills and competencies, enabling decisions based on accurate, reliable data tailored to your needs.
We prioritise green solutions by leveraging energy-efficient blockchain technologies and minimising our carbon footprint at every stage of development.
We’re committed to streamlining your workflow. SAPIO in the future will integrate seamlessly with your existing systems and tools, ensuring a smooth transition so you can focus on what matters most.
Your success is our priority. We collaborate closely with our customers, listening to their needs and feedback to ensure SAPIO helps their businesses thrive and grow
Education and employment are still disconnected. Skills are earned in one place, but trusted in another. Paper certificates, siloed systems, and manual checks slow everything down.
SAPIO was built to change that.
SAPIO enables schools and training providers to issue verifiable digital credentials that employers can trust instantly.
No paperwork. No chasing. No uncertainty.
Issue compliant, tamper-proof credentials with one click.
Verify credentials instantly - no manual checks,
no fraud.
Are in control of their achievements, ready to share and reuse them across borders.
From the dashboard, issue and verify any skill - also from other issuers (schools, academies or other companies)
Create credential based on tailor made templates, fully customisable.
Presentation (verification) as a template, fully customisable and flexible. You can decide which information you want to disclose.
Everything you need to know.
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a decentralised approach to digital identity management, allowing individuals to own, control, and share their personal data securely without relying on intermediaries. It ensures privacy, security, and compliance through blockchain technology.
We use SSI because it provides a portable, immutable, and easily verifiable digital identity solution. Unlike traditional systems tied to centralised databases, SSI allows users to securely carry their credentials. It ensures data integrity with blockchain and enables instant verification without intermediaries.
Our platform is built on open, internationally recognised standards, including OpenID for Verifiable Credentials (OpenID4VC)s. Cryptographic signatures, trusted certificates, and clear governance ensure credentials are verifiable, privacy-preserving, and future-proof, fully aligned with European (eIDAS 2.0, EUDI) and Swiss digital identity frameworks.
SAPIO is designed with HR teams in mind, offering a user-friendly interface that simplifies credential management. No technical expertise is required: issue, verify, and manage employee credentials in just a few clicks. The streamlined process saves time, reduces errors, and enhances trust, allowing HR professionals to focus on what matters most: building great teams.
Yes. With SAPIO, credentials are fully portable and easily shareable. They can be securely exchanged between parties, such as employers and institutions, using universally accepted standards., ensuring seamless verification and compatibility across different systems and platforms.
