BioMet
Solving the global identification crisis, one eye scan at a time.
Bringing easy identification to everyone
850,000,000+
without identification.
Most from developing
countries in Africa and South Asia.
Why is this an issue?
Without an ID, you cannot:
Use financial
services
Request
financial aid
Apply for a
job
Vote in
elections
Apply for a
SIM card
Receive
medical care
This severely limits the ability of people in these underdeveloped countries to improve their living conditions, since they are unable to utilize these essential services.
Common obstacles
Documentary
requirements
Proximity to
registration offices
High Costs to
acquire ID
identification for everyone.
BIOMET utilizes hardware and software solutions in tandem to capture scans of the periocular region of the eye, the most genetically and biologically complex area of the face, processed by machine learning to create unique and cryptographically secured identification.
The device is affordable, durable, and accessible to be utilized by anyone from governments and accompanying institutions to private small businesses to individuals to bring identification support to developing countries.
How is BIOMET used?
Registration
An individual can go to a local government office or agency with BIOMET's scanners installed to get a periocular (sclera) eye. This scan is then processed and encrypted to create a unique identification for the individual. This unique, secure, identification is then uploaded to a database that can be accessed by the individual and any other government or private institution that the individual allows.
Retrieval
When prompted for identification verification, the individual can simply scan their eye with BIOMET's scanners to retrieve their unique identification. This identification can then be used to verify the individual's identity, eliminating the need and hassle of physical identification cards.
BIOMET's Impact
Our innovation creates both qualitative and quantitative impacts specifically in the regions of Central and Western Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Asia where global identification has created a crisis in the youth, workforce, and aging population.
Not only will BIOMET open new sectors of opportunity for these younger populations, who will have access to higher education, travel to different countries, VISA, and mobile services, but also the older population to apply for disability and retirement benefits.
We also estimate BIOMET to induce economic booms in cities that are able to commit the system to markets, financial institutions, and franchises. A single BIOMET unit can impact over 2,000 individuals in a month, leading to a rapidly improving quality of life.
Meet the BIOMET Team
Shubham Patil
Shubham Patil is a junior at Mission San Jose High School with a passion for software engineering. He has worked at startups like Hack+ and Dimension, introducing new features and delivering products to thousands of users. He is also forming his own travel startup, Tripley, to make traveling a hassle-free and simple process. Apart from the startup world, Shubham likes to organize hackathons in his community, through CodeDay and Hack Club. He also takes part in business competitions, winning many awards in California DECA.
Sahiti Dasari
Sahiti Dasari is a student and a full-stack developer whose passion lies within the world of computer science and entrepreneurship. Her mission revolves around making an impact by spreading opportunities, and her primary objective involves creating inclusive, diverse environments for everyone in STEM. She enjoys creating technical projects such as DriveSmart™, an AI driving assistant app for learning drivers. She is passionate about creating an inclusive environment in the field of Computer Science and has hosted multi-thousand dollar events such as Forsyth Hacks, Hack Club's Leader Summit, and a state-wide gender-focused Atlanta Days of Service.
Brianna Magtoto
Brianna Magtoto is a high school senior and aspiring engineer, dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and equity. She has organized several gender-focused hackathons including Halo, partnering with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, in an effort to promote diversity within the field. Apart from organizing hackathons, she has conducted materials science research at UC San Diego and furthered her technological skills at MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute. She is passionate about ensuring equity in all facets of STEAM, leading hands-on scientific workshops for underserved schools in her community.
Arpan Pandey
Arpan Pandey is a senior at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan interested in software engineering. He loves to build coding projects, especially for Hack Club. He also onboards and supports clubs through their Hack Club Journey. He is also the person to send out mails to Hack Clubbers in India. He loves tinkering around with electronics and hardware, and he is also a licensed HAM radio operator (KC1TPD). Here is his favorite quote: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
Zoya Hussain
Zoya Hussain, a 17-year-old developer based in Dallas, Texas, is dedicated to human-centered software. Currently pursuing a high school degree at Great Hearts Irving, she excels in diverse roles—newspaper editor, AI Certification student at the Coding School, and intern at Hack Club. Zoya directs innovation at Codology, designs interfaces at Codin', and founded LEARN Movement. Her impactful projects, campaigns, and awards, including the Gold Award and recognition at Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's Youth Summit, highlight her dynamic presence in technology and advocacy. Zoya's participation in the Neuroscience Journal Club at Stanford University further enriches her multifaceted journey.
Redefining not just recognition, but the very essence of inclusion and empowerment.