IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY GERMANYAG

Their core work

IDEMIA Identity & Security Germany (formerly Morpho/Safran Identity & Security) is the German arm of the global IDEMIA group, specializing in identity verification, biometric technologies, and security solutions. Their H2020 work focuses on video forensics for law enforcement, biometric document fraud detection, and protecting critical infrastructure against combined cyber-physical threats. They bring industrial-grade identity and surveillance technology into EU security research consortia, contributing detection algorithms, image analysis tools, and threat monitoring systems.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early period (2016–2018), IDEMIA focused on law enforcement tools — video analytics, forensic evidence processing, and raw intelligence data analysis (ASGARD, VICTORIA). From 2019 onward, their work shifted decisively toward infrastructure protection (gas networks, airports, ships) and identity fraud detection (morphing attacks, document verification). The recent projects also show growing engagement with physical-cyber convergence and real-time situational awareness, reflecting the broader European security agenda.

IDEMIA is moving from passive forensic analysis toward real-time threat detection across both physical and digital domains, making them a strong partner for projects combining biometrics, infrastructure resilience, and cyber-physical security.

How they like to work

IDEMIA never coordinated an H2020 project — they consistently join as a participant or third-party contributor, supplying specialized technology components rather than leading consortium management. With 143 unique partners across 27 countries, they operate in large consortia and maintain a broad, non-exclusive network. This suggests they are a reliable technology provider that integrates into diverse teams without requiring a leadership role.

Extensive European network spanning 143 unique partners across 27 countries, indicating deep integration into the EU security research community. Their reach covers nearly all EU member states, reflecting the pan-European nature of security and infrastructure projects.

What sets them apart

IDEMIA brings industrial-scale biometric and identity verification technology that few academic or SME partners can match — their parent group secures borders and identity systems for governments worldwide. In a consortium, they offer the rare combination of video forensics, face biometrics, and document authentication under one roof. For coordinators building security proposals, IDEMIA fills the "identity & detection technology provider" slot with strong credibility and a proven track record across multiple EU security calls.

Highlights from their portfolio

• PRAETORIAN
  Largest single grant (EUR 263,543) and their most recent project, combining digital twins with cyber-physical threat protection for critical infrastructure.
• iMARS
  Directly aligned with IDEMIA's core business — detecting morphing attacks and image manipulation in identity documents, bridging their commercial and research work.
• VICTORIA
  Early project establishing their forensic video analytics credentials, focused on counter-terrorism investigation tools for law enforcement.