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Milestone in online identification: Nect Robo-Ident technology receives certification as a trust service module (eIDAS)

Nect’s Robo-Ident technology has been added to the Federal Network Agency’s list of service components for identifying a natural person as the first—and currently only—module for video identification with automated procedures.
  • July 12, 2021
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Nect is a finalist for the German Founders’ Award 2021

Nect is among the top 3 finalists for the German Founders' Award 2021 in the "Rising Star" category. At the pitch event on June 8 in Berlin, Nect founders Benny Bennet Jürgens and Carlo Ulbrich were able to personally present their business idea of fully automated identity verification through innovative Robo-Ident technology to the jury. This year's winner will be announced at the hybrid award ceremony on September 14, 2021, at the ZDF capital city studio.
  • June 10, 2021
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Nect welcomes further automation options for online identification for the Swiss financial market

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is enabling the use of Nect’s fully automated Robo-Ident technology for passports and other biometric identity documents from the beginning of June by adjusting its regulations. This means Nect will soon be able to operate in Switzerland and offer its user-friendly and secure technology to local companies in the financial sector.
  • May 20, 2021
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Nect Co-Founder Carlo Ulbrich appointed to InsurLab Germany Board

At the digital trade fair insureNXT in Cologne, InsurLab Germany e.V. introduced two new board members at its ordinary general meeting. With Nect Co-Founder and CSO Carlo Ulbrich, a representative of a startup was elected to the board for the first time. InsurLab Germany is Germany's largest industry initiative for networking insurance companies and InsurTech startups.
  • May 11, 2021
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Nect ID: the digital ID for a digital Germany

The Hamburg-based IT company Nect, known for its AI-based Robo-Ident technology, is now deploying the Nect ID for various digital activation processes. If a user wants to identify themselves to the Federal Employment Agency, Telekom, or Barmer, for example, they can use the Nect app. This is where the Robo-Ident technology comes in, verifying the user's identity based on their physical ID document. After using the process once, their Nect ID is created in the app, providing them with a digital counterpart to their physical ID. Various digital ID projects for smartphones are currently underway in both the private sector and government agencies. Nect has now transitioned its pilot project, Nect ID, into live operation.
  • April 15, 2021
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Nect welcomes establishment of official criteria by BNetzA and BSI for providers of automated identity verification

Nect GmbH, a leading manufacturer of AI-based identification solutions in Europe, welcomes the introduction of official criteria for automated optical identity verification, which the Federal Network Agency has presented today in agreement with the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and after consulting the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
  • April 1, 2021
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Robo-Ident technology impresses: Hamburg-based Nect GmbH on the rise in 2020

The Nect app, an innovative solution for digital identification, was the most successful identification app in Germany in the second half of 2020 based on downloads and average user ratings. This reflects the rapidly growing acceptance of the technology by companies such as insurance providers, health insurance funds, and telecommunications providers. In total, around 60 million end customers of these companies now have the opportunity to identify themselves online using the Nect app.
  • February 26, 2021
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Telekom relies on Nect technology for online identification

Telekom Deutschland GmbH is now deploying Nect Selfie-Ident, Nect GmbH's AI-based software solution for online identification, for the fast, uncomplicated, and secure identity verification of its customers, as the Hamburg-based technology company announced. Initially, the use of Nect technology is planned for German mobile customers.
  • December 16, 2020
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Nect Ticket-Ident: Hamburg-based provider of AI-driven trust services offers solution for the event industry

Nect is expanding its product portfolio. With the new Ticket-Ident, the IT company enables trustworthy communication at online events and secure access to on-site events through identified eTickets. On November 3, 2020, the new solution from Nect GmbH went live for the first time. The partner is InsurLab Germany, which is using Ticket-Ident for registration for this year's Accelerator Demo Day.
  • November 12, 2020
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Nect supports companies and authorities with AI-based solutions during the coronavirus pandemic

220,000 new users per month, 2 million app downloads in the last 12 months, and access for over 60 million people in Germany: Nect continues to establish itself in the market with its fully automated online identification solution and supports government institutions with Robo-Ident technology.
  • November 5, 2020
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Finanz-Szene

Attack on video identification – new EU rules unsettle banks and fintechs

  • April 16, 2026
Wirtschaftswoche

How mobile network operators could better protect Germany from ID fraudsters

  • January 24, 2026
Handelsblatt

gematik allows video identification procedures for HealthID

  • December 4, 2025
Apotheken Umschau

New identification procedure for health insurance offers such as the ePA

  • August 15, 2025
Tagesspiegel

Access to the electronic patient record is set to become easier

  • August 12, 2025
Handelsblatt

Digital agency Gematik again permits video identification procedures

  • August 7, 2025
you.talk Podcast

From letters to biometrics: How Nect is rethinking identity verification

  • April 25, 2025
Payment & Banking Fintech Podcast

"Machines remember all security features"

  • December 8, 2023
Welt

More Protection for the Second Identity

  • October 28, 2023
ntv "How Germany Techs"

Machines remember all security features

  • March 30, 2023

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