SAPIO began as a student-led innovation at the Hochschule Luzern (HSLU), where it was awarded Best Bachelor Project 2023 in the Information & Cyber Security program.
What started as a research prototype has evolved into a fast-moving Swiss startup on a mission to redefine trust in digital identity.
We are a compact, driven team with a deep commitment to privacy, interoperability, and user empowerment. With backgrounds in cybersecurity, education, and digital innovation, we build secure, standards-compliant tools that solve real problems - for real people.
At SAPIO, we believe credentials should be verifiable, portable, and private by design. That’s why we’re building the infrastructure to connect schools, companies, and individuals across borders - using Self-Sovereign Identity and the highest legal standards in Switzerland and the EU.
From code to compliance - we design for trust.
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
In today’s world, education and employment remain disconnected - skills are earned in one place, but trusted in another. Paper certificates, siloed databases, and inconsistent processes slow everything down.
SAPIO was built to change that.
We are the digital bridge between learning and the labor market - enabling schools, universities, and training providers to issue verifiable credentials that businesses can instantly trust. No paperwork. No chasing. No uncertainty.
With SAPIO:
Institutions can issue compliant, tamper-proof credentials with one click
Companies can verify candidate skills instantly - no manual checks, no fraud
Individuals stay in control of their achievements, ready to share and reuse them across borders
This isn’t just digitalization - it’s a redefinition of how trust works across systems. SAPIO unites two worlds that have been operating in silos for too long - creating a seamless, secure ecosystem where skills are portable, data is private, and verification is instant.
Because when education and business speak the same digital language, opportunity flows faster.
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.
Blockchain is inherently secure, using advanced cryptography and decentralisation to protect data. While all technology carries some risk, our system is designed to minimise vulnerabilities by leveraging industry-leading standards and continuous monitoring. With blockchain, your information is immutable, tamper-proof, and safe from unauthorised access.
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.
