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ETDA organizes Hackathon: Unlocking the Future of Digital ID Seeking Innovative Solutions for Juristic Person and Foreigners
The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), in collaboration with public and private sector partners, has launched the "ETDA Hackathon: Unlocking the Future of Digital ID." Under the theme "Inspiring Ideas, Unlocking the Future of Digital ID," the competition aims to discover innovative solutions that enhance Digital ID accessibility and efficiency for juristic persons and foreigners. Tech enthusiasts with innovative ideas are invited to contribute their expertise in creating a more secure and reliable digital ecosystem for online transactions. Applications are open now through March 31, 2025.
Dr. Chaichana Mitrpant, Executive Director of ETDA, stated, "ETDA is committed to driving the adoption of Digital ID—digital identity verification and authentication—as a fundamental infrastructure for advancing the country’s digital economy and society. Our goal is to build trust and confidence in online transactions that are accessible to everyone." As part of our strategy, we have successfully implemented Phase 1 of the Digital ID framework (2022–2024), laying a strong foundation in several key areas. These include increasing the number of Digital ID users in Thailand through “ThaID”, the primary Digital ID service for individuals developed by the Department of Provincial Administration.
Building on this progress, Phase 2 of the Digital ID framework (2025–2027), focuses on enhancing accessibility, security, and inclusivity across all sectors. Key objectives include: 1) Expanding access to government services via Digital ID. 2) Enhancing the credibility of Digital ID to reduce fraud and identity forgery. 3) Supporting business transactions for juristic persons using Digital ID. 4) Developing a data-sharing mechanism between businesses and government agencies. 5) Establishing _a robust Digital ID infrastructure for foreigners. 6) Implementing a monitoring and risk assessment framework for Digital ID service providers.
By 2027, ETDA anticipates the public will be able to use Digital ID to access at least 1,000 e-services. At the same time, Digital ID will play a crucial role in reducing identity fraud and financial scams on online platforms. It is also expected to gain widespread adoption across both the public and private sectors, especially with “Document Wallet” becoming a key tool for future transactions. All highlights that driving Digital ID is not just about technology—it is a fundamental pillar that will enable Thailand to fully transition into a digital economy.
"ETDA Hackathon" – A Platform to ignite Digital ID Innovation
Despite significant progress, several challenges remain—particularly for juristic persons and foreigners, who face barriers to accessing Digital ID services. These include electronic verification of power of attorney for corporate representatives and the lack of a standardized approach to foreign identity verification. To address these challenges, ETDA has partnered with key organizations, including: The Department of Provincial Administration, The Department of Business Development, The Revenue Department, The Customs Department, The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), The Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), The Permanent Secretary Offices of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Public Health, The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), The Telecommunications Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage and Techsauce Media Co., Ltd. Together, they are launching the "ETDA Hackathon: Unlocking the Future of Digital ID", under the theme "Igniting Ideas, Unlocking the Future of Digital ID." This competition seeks to discover innovative Digital ID solutions that will enhance digital identity verification for juristic persons and foreigners, two groups that play a vital role in the economy but continue to face challenges in conducting electronic transactions. The Hackathon aims to attract talented innovators and solution developers to innovative ideas that make online services more accessible and secure while addressing the needs of both businesses and the public.
Competition Details and Challenges The Hackathon features two key challenges:
• Challenge 1: e-Juristic Person Transactions – Focuses on developing secure, efficient, and seamless Digital ID solutions for businesses and corporate entities.
• Challenge 2: Digital ID for Foreigners – Aims to create solutions that enable foreigners to access various services in Thailand conveniently and securely.
Applications are open until March 31, 2025. A panel of esteemed judges will then evaluate the submissions and announce the 15 shortlisted teams on April 4, 2025. All selected teams will advance to participate in workshops and mentoring sessions led by Thailand’s top Digital ID experts. These sessions will provide insights into designing practical Digital ID solutions, data management and security principles, as well as technical guidance for optimizing and scaling solutions. Following these activities, the top 10 teams will be selected to compete in the final round of the ETDA Hackathon: Unlocking the Future of Digital ID, scheduled for late April 2025.
The total prize pool exceeds 360,000 THB, with the winner of each challenge receiving 100,000 THB the first runner-up receiving 50,000 THB, and the second runner-up receiving 30,000 THBBeyond cash prizes, all winning teams will have the opportunity to present their solutions on the Tech Showcase Stage at the Techsauce Global Summit 2025. They will also receive an e-Certificate from ETDA and gain access to the ETDA Sandbox, where they can further refine and prepare their innovations for real-world application. Additionally, participants will have the chance to connect with venture capitalists and investors interested in supporting the development and expansion of Digital ID innovations. Through ETDA and its partner network, winning teams will receive business expansion opportunities and play a key role in driving Thailand’s digital economy forward.
Interested participants must be at least 20 years old andform a team of 3 to 5 members. They must have the capability to develop digital ID solutions that align with the competition’s challenges and be eager to learn and actively participate in all activities organized by ETDA as part of the hackathon. Applications are open from today until March 31, 2025. Interested participants can apply at https://www.etda.or.th/th/digital-id-hackathon. For more information, please contact [email protected] or follow updates on Facebook: ETDA Thailand.
"Digital ID is the key to driving Thailand's digital economy. We invite innovators, developers, and idea creators to join in developing solutions that solve real-worldproblems, and create solutions with lasting impact. Let's unlock the future of Digital ID together!" Dr. Chaichana concluded.
