UK - The AfB is a non-profit making organization which aims to be an international forum for research and development, system design and integration, application development, market development and other issues.

- was formed to develop a widely available and widely accepted API that will serve for various biometric technologies

The Biometric Consortium serves as the US Government's focal point for research, development, test, evaluation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology.

Independent organisation engaged in research, analysis and education for biometric users, vendors and government agencies in the Asia Pacific.

The Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC)is a consortium of banks, financial services providers, national laboratories, universities, and government agencies who sponsor and participate in non-competitive collaborative research and development on interbank technical projects.

independent organization offering objective views and opinions on computer security issues. Improve computer security through knowledge sharing, information dissemination, and security products certification.

Trade association representing developers, manufacturers, and integrators of biometric hardware and software.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a full service, information clearing house, trade association representing the manufacturers of security products and services.

Dedicated to scientific investigation and identification since 1937. Members are from over 50 different law enforcement agencies. Website offers extensive information on fingerprint technology.

Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and Technology