The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched SITAA (Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar) to enhance the security of India’s digital identity system against threats like deepfakes, spoofing, and presentation attacks. The initiative invites startups, academia, and industry players to develop innovative solutions in biometric verification, AI, and data privacy, with applications open until November 15. Strategic partners MeitY Startup Hub and NASSCOM will offer mentoring, incubation, and industry outreach to support these efforts.
SITAA’s pilot phase focuses on three key challenges: developing face liveness detection SDKs to prevent spoofing, creating advanced AI/ML-based presentation attack detection solutions, and designing contactless fingerprint authentication tools using smartphones or low-cost devices. These projects aim to make Aadhaar authentication more secure, scalable, and future-proof, aligning with India’s goals of building a trusted digital infrastructure and reducing dependency on foreign technology. Interested participants can submit their proposals via the MSH portal.
