Empowering minds through accessible, high-quality blockchain education to thrive in the digital future.
Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) a non-profit CoE in Blockchain under Digital University Kerala is India’s First Blockchain Academy in the Government Sector established by the Government of Kerala in 2017. KBA has successfully implemented the World’s first Accelerated Blockchain Competency Development (ABCD) program with Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), training over 25000 candidates in Blockchain. Thus far, KBA has trained over 33500 candidates from over 66+ countries offering 13+ programs in online and offline modes. Over the years, KBA has established its relevance in the blockchain space by becoming an Associate Member and Official Training Partner of Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Foundation, General Partner for R3 Consortium of Corda Blockchain, partner of Zilliqa Blockchain, IBF, etc to name a few.
Our Verticals
The institution has established three important verticals: The Blockchain Garage – focussing on building blockchain solutions for the government and private sector; The Decentralized Lab – focussing on Blockchain R&D initiatives; and The Blockchain Powerhouse – focussing on education and capacity building. We also run KBA Innovation Clubs (KBAIC) across 83+ member institutions to support faculty and students in learning and experiencing blockchain.
Some major entities supporting The Blockchain Garage include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The US Consulate Chennai, iGrant.io – Sweden, Regov – Malaysia, etc. The Blockchain Garage has also developed many award-winning solutions like Certichain, Immunochain, Agrochain, Sign-A-Doc, Skillchain, etc., contributing to the blockchain ecosystem. The Agrochain solution received recognition from NITI Aayog for its potential impact on the Indian economy and earned an opportunity to present at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES – 2017). The Immunochain project won numerous accolades at both national and regional levels, including the IET India Future Tech Award 2022 and the Chief Minister’s Award for Innovations in Public Policy (2020) in Kerala.
The Blockchain Powerhouse has established its presence in capacity-building programs in blockchain globally, and some of the major institutions and corporates that availed blockchain programs include IIT-Kanpur, NPCI, DRDO, IMT-Dubai, BEL, Sony India, etc. The Blockchain powerhouse is actively contributing towards the education space and is making significant strides in the education sector, offering a variety of online and offline courses that cater to both self-paced learners and those seeking instructor-led training. Our popular blockchain courses include the Ethereum Developer Program, Certified Hyperledger Fabric Developer, Developer Essentials for Blockchain, Certified Startup Program and Certified Blockchain Associate.
The Decentralized Lab is actively involved in R&D with prominent national and international research institutes. It supports research scholars in cutting-edge research in the latest Web3 approaches including Zero-Knowledge proofs (ZKP), DePIN, DAO, DeFi, etc. The researchers are actively contributing to the open-source blockchain community and toward many cutting-edge toolkits for the public blockchain infrastructure.
Grants & Collaborations
KBA has secured grants from prominent blockchain organisations, including The Ethereum Foundation, Algorand Foundation, Aelf Blockchain, Near Foundation, Polygon Network, Starknet Foundation, etc.
KBA has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several leading companies to drive advancements in blockchain technology and its applications. Our partners include UST Global, Wipro, Intel, Grant Thornton Blockchain, BIRAC, NDimensionZ Solution Pvt Ltd, Regov Technologies, MLG Blockchain, K-DISC, etc.
Our Team
The multidisciplinary team comprises research scientists, engineers, content creators, blockchain developers, and designers, consistently impacting blockchain education and mentorship support.
Research Scientists at KBA are dedicated to exploring the vast potential of blockchain technology. Working in our state-of-the-art research lab, they engage in rigorous studies to unravel the intricate layers of blockchain and investigate its diverse application possibilities.
Our Engineers and Blockchain Developers form the backbone of KBA’s Blockchain Garage, a hub exclusively devoted to developing innovative blockchain applications. This team of skilled professionals leverages their technical prowess to design, build, and deploy robust blockchain solutions that address real-world challenges.
The Content Creators at KBA are integral to our mission of spreading knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of blockchain. The team operates from a well-equipped studio, producing high-quality educational resources through class lessons, podcasts, webinars, and other written texts.
Our Designers blend creativity with technical insight, crafting visually appealing resources and making blockchain technology digestible to learners of all backgrounds.