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About
IDloop GmbH was founded in 2021 with the aim of revolutionizing biometric authentication technology. Located in Jena, Germany—home to global players in the optics and photonics industry for more than a century-our team of experts has set out to develop the world’s first contactless highly secure 3D fingerprint scanner.
As pioneers, we are leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and machine learning techniques to offer a highly secure yet hygienic alternative to contact-based procedures, while championing new standards in the ever-evolving biometrics market.
MISSION
We are committed to building the world’s first highly secure, contactless fingerprint scanner that enables full 3D capturing of fingerprints for 1:N verification. We ensure safer and more reliable biometric fingerprint authentication, even in the most demanding situations.
OUR STORY
Feb 2021 
After spearheading a research project which proves the possibility of employing 3D imaging technology to capture fingerprints, founders Jörg Reinhold and Dr. Tom Michalsky pitched the idea at Digital Pitch 2021 organized by Digital Innovation Hub Photonics and won third place. Quickly after, IDloop was born.
Sep 2021
Developed first proof of concept and attracted first investor.
Mar 2022
Became a NIST: CRADA project participant.
Jun 2022
Won an Award at Investor Days funding start-up competition.
Nov 2022
Awarded an Innovationspreis Thüringen under the category of “Light & Life”.
Mar 2023
First collaboration with the BSI—Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security.
Mar 2024
Second collaboration with the BSI—Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security.
Jul 2021
Reinhold and Michalsky rope in two other colleagues with expertise in patenting and algorithm development.
Jan 2022
IDloop GmbH was incorporated.
May – Jun2022
Received excellent response at our exhibition booths in Hannover Messe and Identity Week Europe, Amsterdam.
Jul 2022
Awarded €160K at “get started 2gether” competition.
Feb 2023
Received €10 Million in funding from the European Union.
Sept 2023
Expansion of team.
OUR STORY
Feb 2021
After spearheading a research project which proves the possibility of employing 3D imaging technology to capture fingerprints, founders Jörg Reinhold and Dr. Tom Michalsky pitched the idea at Digital Pitch 2021 organized by Digital Innovation Hub Photonics and won third place. Quickly after, IDloop was born.
Jul 2021
Reinhold and Michalsky rope in two other colleaguest with expertise in patenting and algorithm development.
Sep 2021
Developed first proof of concept and attracted first investor.
Sep 2021
Developed first proof of concept and attracted first investor.
Jan 2022
IDloop GmbH was incorporated.
Mar 2022
Became a NIST: CRADA project participant.
Jun 2022
Won an Award at Investor Days funding start-up competition.
Jul 2022
Awarded €160K at “get started 2gether” competition.
Nov 2022
Awarded an Innovationspreis Thüringen under the category of “Light & Life”.
Feb 2023
Received €10 Million in funding from the European Union.
Mar 2023
First collaboration with the BSI—Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security.
Sept 2023
Expansion of team.
Mar 2024
Second collaboration with the BSI—Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security.
WE ARE IDLOOP
We are always looking for collaborative team players who want a part in shaping the new future of contactless biometrics.
TEAM
Together we create magic
playful
Humor is our superpower
Courage
Dare to speak up and
push boundaries
Fulfilment
Together we create magic
Growth Mentality
Failures are gifts
TEAM
Together we create magic
playful
Humor is our superpower
Courage
Dare to speak up and
push boundaries
Fulfilment
Together we create magic
Growth MentaliTy
Failures are gifts
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IDloop GmbH
Moritz-von-Rohr-Straße 1a
07745 Jena | Germany
+49 (0)3641 55405 0
Co-funded by the Free State of Thuringia
As part of the consulting guidelines of the Free State of Thuringia, IDloop GmbH receives funding for consulting and process support. These support strategies for the development and sustainable positive development and safeguarding of SMEs. The resulting findings and recommendations for action are recorded in a consultancy report. Funding is provided by the European Social Fund Plus and the Free State of Thuringia.
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