Digital IDInnovation Platform
Curating and building digital ID use cases across countries, regions and sectors
This platform showcases how digital identity systems can and are being used across various sectors, countries, and regions. It also supports innovation through hackathons that bring together young innovators, start-ups, the private sector, academia and the governments to design new Digital ID use cases.
What is Digital ID
A digital ID system uses digital technologies to manage a person's identity throughout its lifecycle from enrolment and credential issuance to authentication and service delivery. (ID4D World Bank)
Digital IDs allow individuals to securely prove who they are online or offline, enabling easier access to various public and private services.
Why Digital ID
Convenience
Digital identities can be securely stored and verified online using smartphones or digital devices, reducing the need for multiple physical documents or in-person visits to access services.
Privacy and security
Technologies such as biometrics, encryption, and selective data sharing help protect identity information while preventing fraud.
Efficiency
Electronic verification enables faster service delivery by reducing paperwork and manual verification processes.
Real-time updates
Integrating the national digital ID with service delivery enables instant notifications of changes or usage, enhancing transparency and control.
Explore digital ID use case library
Explore and learn about active and planned use cases of national digital ID across various sectors and countries.
Explore the sectors
Navigate Digital ID use cases across the globe
Explore current and past digital ID hackathons
PNG National ID Ideathon 2025
Identify and develop use cases of newly launched national digital ID of PNG - SevisPass
Africa Digital ID Hackathon 2026
Build innovative use cases of digital ID and get a chance to participate in ID4Africa 2026.
Who is this platform for?
Startups and innovators working on DPI-led innovations
Policymakers designing national digital ID systems
Researchers studying Digital Public Infrastructure
Developers building digital identity–enabled applications
Students exploring Digital ID innovation
Organizations implementing digital services