- Canadian University Dubai launches TrustPaper, the first patented startup from its incubator, powered by ZipTrust’s blockchain technology
- The innovation embeds NFC and copyright protection into academic credentials, enabling instant, tamper-proof verification via QR or NFC
- 25% of royalties will support an educational endowment, reinforcing CUD’s commitment to sustainability, equality, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship
Canadian University Dubai has announced the official launch of TrustPaper, the first business venture with a filed patent to emerge from the university's incubator. Harnessing the power of ZipTrust, a blockchain-enabled technology, TrustPaper is leading an innovation disrupting the way documents are verified in an instant, securely, and automatically. In keeping with CUD's commitment to sustainability and social impact over the long term, 25 percent of royalty proceeds from the business will go toward an endowment that supports equality in education.
With TrustPaper, CUD is the first university in the region to embed NFC and copyright protection technology directly into academic credentials. Verification via a QR code or NFC chip using a mobile device is therefore instantaneous and automatic, with no possibility of forgery or tampering, while validation of documents is also seamless. The documentation is further digitally twinned in the blockchain, ensuring lifelong secure access.
TrustPaper officially launched under the brand promise, 'Authenticity You Can Hold', during a ceremony staged at the CUD Hub in Dubai City Walk. To mark the launch, a dedicated space within the CUD Incubator was also opened during the event under the theme, 'Trust Hub', which is set to act as the epicentre for further innovation in secure document solutions. The event also saw a panel discussion with Prof Karim Chelli, university president and vice chancellor, alongside CUD heroes, and a fireside chat with the founders of TrustPaper.
Speaking about the groundbreaking launch, Prof Chelli said: "The milestone demonstrates the university's commitment to act as a downtown engine of innovation which unites the business ecosystem in an endeavor to explore and develop solutions to address real-world challenges. The Incubator was established to provide a catalyst to interact with our community, to collaborate in creating the next generation of innovations that will secure a sustainable future, driven by equality".
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TrustPaper reflects the essence of this goal, setting a new benchmark for innovation-driven entrepreneurship that will have global technological impact. Our doors are always open to anyone with bold ideas that need the support to nurture and transform them into the next market-ready solution.
Commenting on behalf of TrustPaper, Caeser Medel, chief executive officer and founder of ZipTrust, said: “Our goal has always been to create a safer, more transparent world through innovation. By integrating blockchain, encryption, and NFC technology, TrustPaper represents an evolution in how individuals and institutions protect what matters most: the integrity of their documents and the authenticity of their identity. As a global epicentre of progress, innovation, and visionary leadership, Dubai was the natural home for this enterprise. Establishing TrustPaper at Canadian University Dubai enables us to align with a community that shares our belief in technology as a force for trust, empowerment, and positive change”.
TrustPaper, as an endowment fund, represents the university's continuous commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those targeting Quality Education; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Through its technology, CUD aims to foster fair access to secure and verifiable academic credentials all over the world, and to connect paper, the oldest medium of information, with the newest technologies, for the benefit of global society.
