Certified Blockchain Startup
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Instructor-led Offline batches for Certified Blockchain Startup has been discontinued until further notice.
If you are interested in our Instructor-led Physical/Virtual batches, then you may please register your interest. We will notify you when the registration is open for new batch.

Learn the fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Course Includes...
This course will help realize your Blockchain Entrepreneurship dream.
- Instructor-led Virtual Classroom
- Live Stream Class Recordings
- 14 Days Training + 16 Hours Coursework
- Lifetime Content Access
- Self-Rating Questionnaire
- Scoring and Correction Factor Sheet
- Business Plan Template
- Certificate on Public Blockchain


ABOUT THIS COURSE
Certified Blockchain Start-up Programme is a collaborative online training program organized by Kerala Blockchain Academy, (an initiative of Govt. of Kerala under the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala – IIITMK) with Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad. The prime focus is to equip startups and individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitude to deal effectively with the issues, opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship and set a formula for building successful startups in the sector of Blockchain technology. The course is open to individuals, aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and students who wish to establish their own blockchain startups or business.
The program covers lessons on key areas of starting up, basic principles and patterns, business canvas exercises, valuable entrepreneurial concepts over blockchain-focused projects, and the development of business essential deliverables. Students can experience a sampling of the ideas and techniques explored in various Blockchain Start-ups via lecture notes, handouts, use-cases, and more.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Any individual dreaming of a successful entrepreneurship career. Industrialists who are interested in the potential impact of blockchain. Entrepreneurs dreaming bigger innovation within the blockchain space. Entrepreneurs looking to boost their existing business models with the power of blockchain. Tech enthusiasts interested in the latest developments in blockchain.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Skills to develop great ideas and build your own blockchain business.
Identification of entrepreneurial opportunities and strengthening potentials.
Improvisation of strategic decision-making, and build innovative business models.
Key deliverables like idea generation, company formation, finance, marketing, and acquisitions.
Identification of value proposition that sets you apart from the competition.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Blockchain accelerator that incubates startups.Offering lifetime opportunity to connect with investors, marketers, token advisors, and ecosystem partners. Read more.

Open source blockchain infrastructure helping to jumpstart projects contributing to building consumer friendly applications. Read more.
DURATION, MODE OF DELIVERY
Certified Blockchain Startup course included 14 days Class Inputs + 15 Hours Course Work.
PREREQUISITE
There are no prerequisites for this program.
CERTIFICATION
Certification is based on Online Evaluation & Final Course Work.
COURSE FEE
Category
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Mode
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Fee
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Candidates from India
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Instructor-led Online
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₹ 10000 INR*
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* Applicable taxes extra.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- Course Materials
- Content Access (Life Time)
- Video Contents
- Online Assessments
- Blockchain-enabled Digital Certificate
- Fully Instructor-led Interactive Sessions
- Project Idea Mentor Support
- Live Interaction with Instructors
COURSE OUTLINE
Day | Session Name | Session by |
Day 1 | Understanding Entrepreneurship and Startups | EDII |
Process of Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial mindset – how Entrepreneurs think | EDII | |
Entrepreneurial Competencies & SRQ Sheet | EDII | |
Day 2 | Introduction to Creativity & Innovation – Innovation – Concept, Types & Benefits | EDII |
Process of Innovation, Sustaining & Disruptive Innovations, Open Innovations | EDII | |
Introduction to Design Thinking, Techniques of developing Innovative Products | EDII | |
Innovation & Market Dynamics, Creating disruptions in the market | EDII | |
Day 3 | Sources of Business Ideas | EDII |
Ideation Techniques, Idea Screening & Decisive Elements | EDII | |
Opportunity Matrix, Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) | EDII | |
Evaluation and validation with special reference to Blockchain Startups, BOI Canvas | EDII | |
Day 4 | Revolutionary Impact of Blockchain | KBA |
Current State of the Blockchain | KBA | |
History of money and cryptocurrencies | KBA | |
Introduction to Bitcoin | KBA | |
Day 5 | Introduction to Blockchain Terminologies | KBA |
How Blockchain Works | KBA | |
Blockchain Consensus | KBA | |
Introduction-Second Generation Blockchain | KBA | |
Day 6 | Smart contracts and dApps | KBA |
Token Economics, Defi and DAO | KBA | |
Popular Cryptocurrencies and Usecases | KBA | |
Types of Blockchain | KBA | |
Day 7 | Industry-specific Blockchains and Corda | KBA |
Introduction to Hyperledger Projects | KBA | |
Blockchain As A Service and Hybrid Blockchains | KBA | |
Day 8 | Blockchain in Supply Chain | KBA |
Blockchain and Financial Inclusions | KBA | |
Blockchain and Environment | KBA | |
Blockchain and Gaming | KBA | |
Blockchain in Government and Healthcare | KBA | |
Day 9 | Blockchain Challenges and Key Players | KBA |
Future of Blockchain | KBA | |
Blockchain in Indian Context | KBA | |
Day 10 | Forms of business organization I – Sole proprietorship, OPC (One Person Company) | EDII |
Forms of business organization II – Partnership, LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) | EDII | |
Forms of business organization III – Private limited, Public limited | EDII | |
Some legal formalities for starting a business | EDII | |
Day 11 | Types of cost – Startup, Variable and Fixed | EDII |
Basics of Accounting; Understanding & Preparing Financial Statements | EDII | |
Analysis of Financial Statements – Ratio analysis, Break-even; Working Capital Management for Startups | EDII | |
Working Capital Management – Cash flow projections BEP and Balance Sheet | EDII | |
Day 12 | Feasibility Studies: concept. Focus Areas and Kinds – Marketing, Financial, Technical & Organization | EDII |
Business Plan: meaning, purpose and importance, Business Plan Format | EDII | |
Components of Business Plan | EDII | |
Introduction to the B-Plan Format | EDII | |
Day 13 | Introduction to Marketing Mix, Market Research – Process & Importance | EDII |
Branding, Logo, Tagline, Types of Marketing Tools, Promotional Strategies | EDII | |
Personal Selling, Vendor Management, Pricing Strategies | EDII | |
Basics of Digital Marketing | EDII | |
Day 14 | Sources of Fundraising; Role of Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists as a source of business finance | EDII |
Business Valuation Methods, Drivers of Valuation | EDII | |
Investor pitch – importance, key elements & structure, Elevator Pitch | EDII | |
Understanding the Pitch Template | EDII |
Contact
If you have any queries regarding Certified Blockchain Startup Program, please send us an e-mail to kba.admin@iiitmk.ac.in / elearning.kba@iiitmk.ac.in