IKETech LLC was recognized at the 2026 Age Assurance Industry Awards, taking home “Privacy-Centric Age Assurance Solution of the Year” and receiving a “Highly Commended” distinction for innovation. The awards, presented at the Global Age Assurance Standards Summit in Manchester, U.K., were judged by an independent panel of experts across technology, policy, and youth protection, highlighting growing attention on solutions aimed at preventing underage access to restricted products.
IKETech is an AI-driven compliance infrastructure company formed as a joint venture between Ispire Technology, Berify, and Chemular. The company focuses on developing systems that combine identity verification with device-level controls to enable real-time age assurance, particularly for regulated categories such as nicotine products. Its platform is designed to support regulatory compliance while maintaining privacy standards, as governments increase scrutiny of age-restricted sales and distribution channels.