SAHEL Solutions is a consulting and research organisation dedicated to the study, design, and development of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and digital trust solutions. We operate at the intersection of applied research, strategic analysis, and practical implementation, helping organisations navigate one of the most complex and transformative areas of the digital economy.
Based in Barcelona and operating globally, SAHEL Solutions works with technology companies, SMEs, and international research and innovation initiatives that seek to understand, adopt, or build solutions around SSI, verifiable credentials, and decentralised identity infrastructures. Our geographical location provides strong links to European digital innovation ecosystems, while our work and outlook are intentionally global and cross-border.
We were founded on the conviction that Self-Sovereign Identity cannot be approached solely as a technical challenge. SSI requires a holistic understanding of standards, governance, interoperability, security, user experience, and ecosystem dynamics. Many organisations struggle to translate emerging specifications, pilot projects, and research outputs into deployable solutions and sustainable services. SAHEL Solutions exists to bridge that gap.
Our approach combines structured research with consulting practice. We continuously analyse international standards, reference architectures, and real-world SSI initiatives, and we transform that knowledge into actionable guidance for organisations. This allows us to support both exploratory phases—where clarity, learning, and strategic direction are needed—and delivery-oriented phases, where architectures, pilots, and implementation decisions must be made.
Operational and transparent SSI solutions
SAHEL Solutions is technology-neutral and standards-driven. We do not promote proprietary lock-in models or single-vendor solutions. Instead, we focus on interoperability, privacy-preserving design, and long-term sustainability across jurisdictions and digital ecosystems. Our work is informed by global standards bodies, open specifications, and best practices emerging from both public and private sector initiatives worldwide.
As a hybrid organisation, we contribute to international research and development projects while also providing consulting services to technology-driven organisations. This dual role allows us to stay grounded in both theory and practice, ensuring that our recommendations are informed by research and validated through real-world application.
Ultimately, SAHEL Solutions aims to support the responsible evolution of digital identity systems by helping organisations design SSI solutions that are secure, interoperable, and aligned with the needs of users, ecosystems, and society at large.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the understanding, adoption, and responsible deployment of Self-Sovereign Identity by bridging rigorous research with practical consulting.
SAHEL Solutions exists to help organisations transform complex identity standards, emerging technologies, and experimental pilots into clear strategies, interoperable architectures, and viable real-world solutions. We aim to reduce uncertainty in the SSI landscape by providing structured analysis, technical clarity, and actionable guidance that supports informed decision-making.
Through applied research and consulting, we support technology companies and international initiatives in building digital identity systems that are secure, privacy-preserving, and designed for long-term sustainability across jurisdictions and ecosystems.
Vision
Our vision is a global digital ecosystem in which individuals and organisations can exchange trusted information securely, privately, and with full control over their digital identities.
We envision a future where Self-Sovereign Identity enables interoperability across borders, sectors, and platforms, fostering trust, innovation, and inclusion in the digital economy. In this future, digital identity systems are not instruments of centralised control, but shared infrastructures built on open standards, transparent governance, and user-centric principles.
SAHEL Solutions aspires to contribute to this transformation by serving as a trusted reference point for organisations navigating the evolution of digital identity worldwide.
Values
Standards and Interoperability
We believe that open standards and interoperability are essential for building digital identity systems that scale across ecosystems and jurisdictions. Our work prioritises alignment with international specifications and avoids approaches that create dependency or fragmentation.
Research-Driven, Practice-Oriented
We combine continuous research with real-world application. Our recommendations are grounded in analysis, validated through practice, and designed to evolve alongside the SSI ecosystem.
Technology Neutrality
We do not advocate for specific vendors or proprietary solutions. We focus on architectures, principles, and design choices that allow organisations to make informed, independent decisions.
Privacy and User Control
We place privacy, data minimisation, and user agency at the core of digital identity design. SSI must empower users while maintaining trust, security, and accountability.
Clarity over Complexity
We value clarity in a field often dominated by technical ambiguity. Our role is to make complex systems understandable and actionable without oversimplifying their implications.
Long-Term Perspective
We prioritise sustainability over short-term gains. Our work considers future interoperability, governance evolution, and the long-term impact of identity systems on organisations and society.
Our Logo and Brand
Our logo is a symbol of humanity’s evolution.
Just as each ring in the trunk of a tree represents a year of accumulated experience, knowledge, and wisdom in its evolutionary process, SAHEL Solutions embodies this philosophy — helping society grow and evolve through continuous learning, constant change, and steady development, learning from all that has been lived to create, with each new cycle, a better humanity.