Trust Stamp selected for Trust Village 2026 Programme in Switzerland

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Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI) was selected for the 2026 Trust Village incubator in Switzerland, an initiative powered by EPFL Innovation Park, Trust Valley, SICPA and Canton de Vaud. The company will join a six-month programme to advance its European go-to-market plan for StableKey, built on the patented Stable IT2 cryptosystem.

StableKey enables biometric authentication without storing sensitive biometric data or private keys. Trust Stamp plans pilots for digital assets, self-custody wallets and trusted credentials, pursue partnerships with financial and blockchain firms across Switzerland and the EU, and align with eIDAS 2.0. Dr David Grima will represent the company on-site.

Trust Stamp announces its participation in the 2026 Trust Village program to pursue its European go-to-market strategy for the Stablecoin-focused StableKey technology and Wallet

Atlanta, GA, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI): Trust Stamp, a global provider of AI-powered software solutions focused on identity and trust, today announced its selection for the 2026 Trust Village Incubator, an initiative powered by EPFL Innovation Park, Trust Valley, SICPA and Canton de Vaud.The selection recognizes Trust Stamp’s pioneering work in privacy-preserving identity technology, particularly its latest innovation, StableKey™, built upon the company’s patented Stable IT2 cryptosystem. The StableKey solution introduces a groundbreaking approach to biometric authentication by enabling secure identity verification without storing any sensitive biometric data or private cryptographic keys.

Gareth N. Genner, CEO of Trust Stamp, commented, “We are honored to join the Trust Valley ecosystem and participate in the Trust Village programme in Switzerland. This collaboration will accelerate our mission to redefine how privacy, trust, and security intersect in the digital economy. Switzerland’s leadership in trust technologies, blockchain, and digital identity makes it an ideal environment for bringing StableKey to market.”

During the six-month incubation programme, Trust Stamp aims to:

• Execute its European go-to-market strategy for StableKey™;
• Build partnerships with financial institutions, blockchain innovators, and identity providers across Switzerland and the EU;
• Launch pilot projects that demonstrate privacy-preserving authentication for digital assets, self-custody wallets, and trusted credentials; and
• Strengthen its alignment with European digital trust frameworks, including eIDAS 2.0.

The Trust Village connects startups, research institutions, and industry leaders in digital trust and cybersecurity. Participation will give Trust Stamp access to institutional partners and the Swiss trust-tech community, enabling the company to accelerate commercialization, expand its European presence, and demonstrate the impact of Stable Key across digital identity markets. Dr. David Grima, Director of Product Innovation, will represent Trust Stamp in Switzerland throughout the programme, engaging with ecosystem partners on-site.

About Trust Stamp

Trust Stamp is a global provider of AI-powered services for use in multiple sectors including banking and finance, regulatory compliance, government, healthcare, real estate, communications, and humanitarian services. Its technology empowers organizations via advanced solutions that reduce fraud, tokenize and secure data, securely authenticate users while protecting personal privacy, reduce friction in digital transactions, and increase operational efficiency, enabling customers to accelerate secure financial inclusion and reach and serve a broader base of users worldwide.

With team members from twenty-two nationalities in eight countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Trust Stamp trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq: IDAI).

About Trust Village

It takes a village to build great cybersecurity and digital trust companies.This is why Trust Village is located in SICPA’s unlimitrust campus, the global center for the Economy of Trust. This campus brings early-stage companies at the heart of a vibrant ecosystem, mixing large corporations, investors and innovators, as well as advisors and experts in one place. Trust Village is where cybersecurity and digital trust innovations happen through dedicated mentoring, collaborative open space and a unique community of innovators and industry experts. Powered by EPFL Innovation Park, Trust Valley, SICPA and Canton de Vaud, Trust Village’s ambition is to invite founders to be part of a community of trust-related innovators and industry leaders that can help them build meaningful and sustainable businesses.

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Inquiries:

David Grima: dgrima@truststamp.ai
Gareth Genner: ggenner@truststamp.ai 

FAQ

What did Trust Stamp (IDAI) announce on November 20, 2025 about Trust Village 2026?

Trust Stamp announced selection for the Trust Village 2026 incubator in Switzerland to support its European go-to-market for StableKey.

What is StableKey from Trust Stamp (IDAI) and how does it protect biometric data?

StableKey uses the patented Stable IT2 cryptosystem to enable biometric authentication without storing sensitive biometric data or private cryptographic keys.

How long is the Trust Village incubation and what are Trust Stamp's goals during it?

The programme lasts six months; Trust Stamp aims to execute its EU go-to-market, build partnerships, launch privacy-preserving pilots, and align with eIDAS 2.0.

Which partners power Trust Village 2026 where Trust Stamp (IDAI) will participate?

The initiative is powered by EPFL Innovation Park, Trust Valley, SICPA, and Canton de Vaud.

Who will represent Trust Stamp (IDAI) in Switzerland for the Trust Village programme?

Dr David Grima, Director of Product Innovation, will represent Trust Stamp on-site during the programme.