The GLEIF vLEI Hackathon 2025 is now live and the brief is simple: prove organizational identity instantly and show the world what that trust unlocks.
Global vLEI, the first Qualified vLEI Issuer in Europe, wants great ideas to move from concept to prototype without budget hurdles. Every registered team can secure a vLEI credential at zero cost, letting you focus on building rather than budgeting.
The vLEI is a digital evolution of the traditional LEI. Instead of static PDF certificates and manual look-ups, you receive a cryptographically verifiable credential that machines can check in milliseconds. It establishes who an organization is and who is authorized to act on its behalf, which streamlines due-diligence and automates KYB and KYC routines.
Key dates
- 14 July 2025: registration and proposal period opens
- 29 August 2025: registration closes
- 7 September 2025: screening and short-listing complete
- Development windows
- Digital Assets and Financial Infrastructures: 7 September to 12 October
- Trade, Supply-Chain Resilience and SME Finance: 7 September to 12 October
- Industry 4.0, Commercial and Finance Processes: 7 September to 16 November
- Global Forum and Awards
- New York: 3 November 2025
- Hong Kong: 7 November 2025
- Frankfurt: 2 December 2025
How to get your free vLEI
- Register your team on the official hackathon portal.
- Contact Global vLEI support with your hackathon registration ID.
- Receive your credential, ready to be embedded in your signing workflows or smart-contract logic.
The offer is limited to the first one hundred eligible organizations, so contact support today and lock in your vLEI before the 29 August deadline. The offer applies only to finalists.
Build with verified trust.