Japan's Largest Scholarship Platform 'Gakushi' Introduces Liquid's Identity Verification Service, Supporting Online Verification via My Number Cards

Gakushi Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Ryosuke Matsubara, hereafter Gakushi), operator of Japan's largest scholarship platform, announces that it has strengthened the identity verification functionality during scholarship applications in its scholarship management system 'Gakushi Agent' by introducing the online identity verification service provided by Liquid Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Keiki Hasegawa, hereafter Liquid). Through this collaboration, strict online identity verification utilizing My Number cards and the like becomes possible, simultaneously achieving improved convenience in scholarship application procedures and the prevention of fraud. Background In the scholarship system, particularly for loan-based scholarships, strict identity verification of the applicant is required. Traditionally, Gakushi has provided identity verification through image uploads of driver's licenses and health insurance cards, but the need for more advanced identity verification and operational efficiency had been growing. With this implementation, it now supports facial recognition utilizing the IC chip reading of public certificates like the My Number card and facial photography, realizing highly accurate identity verification completed entirely digitally. Overview When applying for a scholarship on Japan's largest scholarship platform 'Gakushi', the following identity verifications will be possible: - Identity verification through IC chip reading of public certificates like My Number cards and facial photography - Concurrent use with traditional identity verification using driver's licenses, etc. As a result, an environment has been established where identity verification for scholarship applications can be completed online. Features 1. Elimination of Fraudulent Applications Identity verification is conducted by having the applicant use their smartphone to read the IC chip of a public certificate, such as a My Number card or driver's license, and matching it with a selfie facial photograph. This prevents fraudulent acts such as spoofing applications by third parties. 2. Simplification of Application Procedures Information stored on the IC chip (address, name, date of birth, gender) is automatically reflected in the application form, reducing data entry effort. 3. Realization of Operational Efficiency Internal man-hours required for identity verification work are drastically reduced, enabling operations with approximately half the man-hours compared to the conventional method. For scholarship providers, it contributes to the streamlining and acceleration of applicant verification tasks. Gakushi will continue to aim for the construction of a highly reliable platform for students, foundations, and corporations alike, balancing the convenience and safety of scholarship applications. About Liquid Inc. Liquid aims to realize a seamless world where all 8 billion people globally can easily and safely use any service as they are, by making authentication invisible utilizing biometrics. In addition, aligning with the trend of online identity verification in financial transaction confirmations (Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds), mobile phone contracts (Mobile Phone Unauthorized Use Prevention Act), second-hand goods purchases (Secondhand Articles Dealer Act), real estate transactions, and CtoC transactions, we provide mechanisms for cross-industry and cross-operator fraud detection, pursuing both convenience and security. Location: 5th Floor, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: CEO Keiki Hasegawa Established: December 2018 Business content: Image analysis and big data analysis specializing in biometric information and biometric behavior (LIQUID eKYC, LIQUID Auth, etc.) Website: https://liquidinc.asia Service site: Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC' https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/ Personal Authentication Service 'LIQUID Auth' https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth/ Digital ID Wallet 'PASS' https://liquidinc.asia/smartcity/ Digital ID Wallet for Foreigners 'GPASS' https://liquidinc.asia/gpass/ About Gakushi Inc. Gakushi Inc. operates a business that creates new flows of money to expand the possibilities of youth, aiming for the 'realization of a society where you don't have to give up.' We aim to realize a society where people do not give up their dreams for economic reasons, and furthermore, where challengers can transform and lead the world. Specifically, we operate 'Gakushi,' Japan's largest scholarship information site for students and parents who are scholarship users, and for scholarship operating organizations such as schools, local governments, and foundations...