Kerala Blockchain Academy

What Kerala Blockchain Academy does

Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) is a government-backed blockchain training and research institute operating as a centre of excellence under Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (formerly IIITM-K), a state government university in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Established in 2017 as an initiative of the Government of Kerala, KBA delivers structured blockchain education from foundational free courses through advanced developer certifications, spanning Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, Solana, Algorand, and Polygon frameworks. It serves individual learners, working professionals, corporate clients, academic institutions, and blockchain startups, and claims a reach of 40,000+ learners across 96 countries, with 11,260 online learners, 1,025 classroom trainings, and 200 batches completed.

KBA has built a portfolio of eight proprietary blockchain solutions: CertiChain (certificate issuance and verification), Sign-A-DOC (multi-party document signing), Immunochain (vaccine supply chain traceability), AgroChain (agriculture supply chain financing), SKILLCHAIN (migrant worker-job matching), ETHVAULT (EVM faucet), Block Viewer (EVM explorer), and Track and Trace (toddy supply chain). The training division operates 13+ programs through a self-paced eLearning platform (learn.kba.ai), instructor-led cohorts, corporate training packages, postgraduate diplomas with institutional partners, bootcamps, and internship programs. KBA is an Official Training Partner of the Hyperledger Foundation (Linux Foundation), General Partner of the R3 Consortium, Associate Member of InterWork Alliance, and Content Partner of the Blockchain Education Network, with a flagship partnership with IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre established in 2026.

Revenue is generated primarily through paid certification courses priced between INR 299 and INR 15,000+ per course (with several foundational courses offered free) under a one-time license model, supplemented by custom-quote B2B corporate training, consulting, and postgraduate diploma programmes. As a Government of Kerala state entity wholly owned through the parent university, KBA has no external venture capital or private equity backing, and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Kerala Blockchain Academy

Legal name

Kerala Blockchain Academy

Website

https://kba.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kerala Blockchain Academy is a Government of Kerala-backed institute offering blockchain training, certification, and enterprise blockchain products. It operates self-paced and instructor-led courses plus eight proprietary solutions, serving 40,000+ learners across 96 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Training and Certification

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep Course Marketplaces (EDAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Asset Risk, Security & Audit Tooling (Smart Contract Audit, Threat Monitoring) (FSAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Blockchain training
• Blockchain certification
• Enterprise blockchain solutions
• Distributed ledger education
• Blockchain consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Thiruvananthapuram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Fees and Certification Programs: KBA generates primary revenue through paid blockchain certification programs and courses. Students pay course fees for instructor-led programs (e.g., Certified Hyperledger Fabric Developer at INR 15,000 + taxes), self-paced paid courses (e.g., Certified Blockchain Associate at INR 5,900), and postgraduate diploma programs. Some foundational courses are offered free. Revenue is one-time per course enrollment with lifetime or course-duration access to content.
2. Corporate Training Packages: KBA offers tailored corporate training packages for upskilling and reskilling existing human resources in blockchain technology, generating revenue through B2B engagements with enterprise clients.
3. Consulting and Research Services: KBA provides expert blockchain consulting services and applied research across verticals including healthcare, banking and financing, and supply chain, which complements its training revenue streams.
4. Enterprise and Institutional Partnerships: KBA collaborates with government bodies, universities, and enterprise incubation centres (e.g., IIM Lucknow EIC) on joint curriculum development, hackathons, and accelerator programs, which may include co-funded or sponsored engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kerala Blockchain Academy delivers structured blockchain training, certification, and professional education programs for individuals and corporate learners, alongside custom enterprise blockchain software solutions such as certificate management, digital signing, supply chain traceability, and credentialing platforms. The academy operates both as an educational institution issuing professional certifications (Certified Blockchain Associate, Hyperledger Fabric Developer, Ethereum Network Administrator, Blockchain Architect) and as a solutions provider building proprietary blockchain products for sectors including healthcare, agriculture, education, and document management.

Product overview

Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) offers a comprehensive blockchain ecosystem comprising enterprise-grade blockchain products and an extensive training and certification portfolio. The product suite includes eight distinct blockchain solutions: CertiChain (certificate issuance and verification), Sign-A-DOC (multi-party document signing), Immunochain (vaccine supply chain traceability), AgroChain (agriculture supply chain financing), ETHVAULT (EVM private network faucet), Block Viewer (EVM blockchain explorer), SKILLCHAIN (migrant worker verification), and Track and Trace (toddy supply chain traceability). Complementing the product suite is a training division with 13+ capacity-building programs spanning self-paced and instructor-led courses, bootcamps, postgraduate diplomas, and specialized certifications covering Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda, and broader blockchain development. The platform also hosts collaborative initiatives including a Blockchain Development Lab and Sandbox Environment through its IIM Lucknow partnership. Together, these offerings position KBA as an integrated blockchain centre of excellence under the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation, and Technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Blockchain Associate Foundational blockchain certification program covering core concepts, cryptography, distributed ledgers, and use cases for aspiring blockchain professionals and developers.
• Certified Hyperledger Fabric Developer Specialized certification for developers building on the Hyperledger Fabric permissioned blockchain framework, covering chaincode development, network configuration, and enterprise deployment.
• Certified Ethereum Network Administrator Certification program focused on Ethereum network administration, including node setup, smart contract management, gas optimization, and network security for public and private Ethereum deployments.
• Certified Blockchain Architect Advanced certification for architects designing enterprise blockchain solutions, covering platform selection, consensus mechanisms, integration patterns, and solution governance.
• Corda Fundamentals Training course introducing the R3 Corda distributed ledger platform for financial services and enterprise applications, covering Cordapp development, states, contracts, and flows.
• Hyperledger Fabric Fundamentals (Go) Go-language focused training for Hyperledger Fabric covering chaincode in Go, SDK usage, and enterprise network setup for developers building permissioned blockchain applications.
• Developer Essentials for Blockchain Foundational developer program covering blockchain development tools, languages, and core programming concepts required to build decentralized applications.
• Ethereum Developer Program Structured program for developers building Ethereum-based smart contracts and DApps, covering Solidity, Web3.js, Truffle, and deployment workflows.
• Postgraduate Diploma Programs Long-form postgraduate diploma offerings providing in-depth, university-affiliated blockchain education for graduates and working professionals seeking advanced credentials.
• Corporate Training Packages Customized blockchain training programs delivered to enterprise teams, tailored to organizational use cases and delivered on-site or virtually for corporate workforce upskilling.
• CertiChain Proprietary blockchain-based certificate issuance and verification platform for educational institutions and enterprises to issue tamper-proof digital credentials.
• Sign-A-DOC Blockchain-based digital document signing solution enabling tamper-evident signatures and verifiable document authenticity for enterprises and government entities.
• Immunochain Blockchain-based healthcare records and immunization tracking platform enabling secure, interoperable management of patient health data across providers.
• AgroChain Blockchain-powered agricultural supply chain traceability platform enabling provenance tracking of farm products from origin to consumer.
• SKILLCHAIN Blockchain-based skill credentialing and verification platform for learners, training providers, and employers to issue and validate verified skill records.
• ETHVAULT Secure Ethereum-based wallet solution for managing digital assets, private keys, and blockchain transactions targeted at enterprise and developer users.
• Block Viewer Blockchain explorer and analytics tool for visualizing transactions, blocks, and network activity across multiple blockchain protocols.
• Track and Trace Solutions Custom blockchain-based supply chain track-and-trace solutions for enterprises seeking end-to-end visibility of goods across logistics and distribution networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 40,000 learners across 96 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML-EIC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Strategic partnership to strengthen blockchain innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in India. Includes establishing a Blockchain Development Lab and Blockchain Sandbox Environment, along with joint curriculum development, hackathons, and accelerator programs. The partnership leverages KBA's 40,000+ learners across 96 countries with IIML-EIC's startup incubation ecosystem.
• Hyperledger Foundation (Linux Foundation)coreTechnology or IntegrationKBA is an Associate Member and Official Training Partner of Hyperledger Foundation, hosted by the Linux Foundation. This is KBA's most prominent industry partnership, positioning it as an officially recognized blockchain training provider within the Hyperledger ecosystem.
• R3 ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationKBA is the General Partner of R3 Consortium, an enterprise blockchain consortium focused on distributed ledger technology for regulated industries. This partnership provides KBA access to Corda training and enterprise blockchain development expertise.
• InterWork AlliancesupportingTechnology or IntegrationKBA is an Associate Member of InterWork Alliance, an industry consortium working on standards for token-based ecosystems and Web3 business models.
• Blockchain Education NetworksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKBA is a Content Partner of the Blockchain Education Network, which helps promote blockchain education and awareness globally.
• IBF NETsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKBA is a Knowledge Partner of IBF NET, supporting blockchain knowledge dissemination and industry education initiatives.
• MLG Blockchain, CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBA collaborated with MLG Blockchain, Canada to co-develop the flagship Certified Blockchain Associate (CBA) program — a first-of-its-kind blockchain certification providing a complete tour of blockchain fundamentals for new learners. The collaboration ensures globally relevant curriculum with local delivery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EDX (edX.org): A global MOOC platform offering university-affiliated blockchain, fintech, and computer science courses. Comparable as a distribution channel and competing platform for self-paced blockchain certification learning.
• Coursera: A global MOOC and specialisation platform that hosts numerous blockchain, Web3, and cryptocurrency courses and professional certificates from universities and firms. Comparable as a marketplace for self-paced, certificate-bearing blockchain learning.
• R3 (Corda training): The enterprise blockchain consortium behind Corda, of which KBA is a General Partner. R3 itself administers and sells training for Corda, making it a broad-incumbent comparable for KBA's Corda Fundamentals and developer tracks.
• Linux Foundation (Hyperledger Training): The host foundation of Hyperledger, offering official training and certification programs through authorised partners. KBA is itself one of these partners; the foundation represents a broader-incumbent comparable for certification authority.

Direct peers

• ConsenSys Academy: The education arm of ConsenSys, focused on Ethereum and Web3 developer and end-user training. Directly comparable to KBA's Ethereum Developer Program, CENA, and Ethereum Bootcamp for protocol-specific learning paths.
• 101 Blockchains: A commercial blockchain training and certification provider offering paid online courses and certifications. Directly comparable to KBA's flagship Certified Blockchain Associate and developer tracks as a paid certification marketplace competitor.
• B9lab: A blockchain education provider offering developer and architect training, with strong Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum curriculum. Comparable to KBA's Certified Hyperledger Fabric Developer program and architect-level tracks.
• Blockchain Council: A blockchain certification body offering certifications across blockchain, Web3, and adjacent technologies. Comparable to KBA across individual-learner certification, B2B corporate training, and instructor-led online delivery.

Emerging players

• Simplilearn: An India-headquartered online professional training provider with blockchain and emerging-technology certifications. Comparable as a regional emerging competitor in paid tech upskilling courses targeting Indian professionals.

Regional players

• upGrad: An India-based higher-ed tech company offering postgraduate diplomas and certification programs in technology domains. Comparable as a domestic competitor for postgraduate diploma blockchain programs and B2B corporate upskilling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kbaiiitmk
• GitHubgithub.com/Kerala-Blockchain-Academy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=w_WcqeX_3Ic
• Facebookfacebook.com/kbaiiitmk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keralablockchainacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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