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Department of Homeland Security S&T Launches Next Phase of Industry Competition to Develop Revolutionary Identity Verification Tech in the US

1st July 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the second phase of the Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR), a series of challenges hosted by DHS S&T where the tech industry is invited to test, refine, and improve its ID verification technology. This next phase will focus on verifying the authenticity of identity documents.  DHS […]

UK based Pointr begins project with US Homeland Security to enhance passenger experience at Airports

9th August 2018

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded Arup USA Inc of New York $104,140 to develop wayfinding technology through the Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). Arup has partnered with Pointr Limited (UK) of London, a UK startup that specializes in indoor-location technology. This topic call seeks to augment U.S. Customs […]