Blockchain Alliance International

What Blockchain Alliance International does

Blockchain Alliance International (BAI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered in New York in October 2019 that obtained 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in 2022 and was granted Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in June 2024. BAI operates as a high-level international dialogue and convening platform rather than a software or technology developer, connecting public sector (UN entities, governments, Permanent Missions), private sector (technology firms, SMEs, innovators), academic sector (universities, researchers), and financial sector stakeholders (investors, VCs, fintechs) around emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence, Web3, and digital assets in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The organization is headquartered in New York with regional offices in Seoul and Hong Kong (the latter launched June 2025 alongside the Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative) and delivers a portfolio of programs including multi-city Technology Roadshows, the BAI Education Initiative (with UNITAR and the United Nations University), strategic partnership programs, and ECOSOC/UN General Assembly side events.

BAI's product surface is programmatic rather than software-based: structured forums, technology tours, capacity-building workshops, and membership/partnership engagement are the deliverables. There are no proprietary technology platforms, APIs, mobile applications, patents, or trademarks disclosed; core activity consists of organizing and hosting events (30+ engagements to date), facilitating cross-border delegations (e.g., the May 2026 Moldova business mission), and providing written/oral statements at UN processes enabled by ECOSOC consultative status. Strategic partner integrations (Achain, ChainDD, CIDA, Dcoin, KBCCA, MetaEra, OORT, Orient ES Capital, SAIC Foundation, Sichuan Zhongdu, Singapore Tai-E, UNITAR) supply the underlying technology and distribution infrastructure that BAI convenes around.

The business model is a non-commercial membership and sponsorship model. BAI does not sell products or services and generates no commercial revenue; funding flows through a selective, invitation-based membership program requiring alignment with the UN SDG mission, partnership engagements with technology firms and institutional investors, and sponsorship arrangements that confer strategic visibility, network access, and SDG alignment on partners. Go-to-market is event-driven and referral-based—UN ECOSOC sessions, technology roadshows, bilateral missions, and curated partnership outreach—rather than product-led. The organization is governed by Founder & Executive President Ambassador Alexandru Cujba (former Permanent Representative of Moldova to the UN and former ECOSOC Vice President) with a small Executive Board and 1-10 total employees.

Name

Blockchain Alliance International

Legal name

Blockchain Alliance International

Website

https://baisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blockchain Alliance International is a non-profit NGO in Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC since 2024, operating as a dialogue platform connecting governments, UN entities, academia, and the private sector on blockchain, AI, and Web3 for sustainable development.

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Product category

International Development Dialogue Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Consortium Networks & Governance (network setup, onboarding, rules, node operations) (FSAPAIAB)

Keywords

• International development platform
• UN policy dialogue
• Blockchain education services
• Technology partnership programs
• Sustainable development consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Partnership and Membership Programs: BAI operates a selective, invitation-based membership model requiring alignment with mission, support for UN SDGs, proven expertise or innovation capacity, and contribution to BAI activities. The organization also generates value through partnership engagements with technology firms, institutional investors, and strategic sponsors who seek visibility and access to global decision-makers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blockchain Alliance International operates as a non-governmental platform for dialogue and cooperation, facilitating multi-stakeholder engagement between governments, international organizations, academia, the private sector, and financial institutions on emerging technologies (blockchain, AI, Web3) in support of UN Sustainable Development Goals. The organization delivers structured programs including technology roadshows, regional digital economy initiatives, education and capacity-building partnerships with UN institutions, and selective membership-based strategic partnership programs.

Product overview

Blockchain Alliance International operates as a non-governmental platform for dialogue rather than a software product company. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and initiatives including the Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative, BAI Education Initiative, and Technology Roadshow, which serve as structured frameworks connecting innovation ecosystems with multilateral institutions. These programs facilitate dialogue among governments, international organizations, academia, and the private sector on emerging technologies including AI, blockchain, and Web3 for sustainable development. The organization also organizes conferences, workshops, and events at the UN level, and operates a selective membership/partnership model for stakeholders seeking engagement in global technology policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative: Regional platform launched in June 2025 in Hong Kong to advance investment, policy dialogue, and cross-border cooperation in the Asia-Pacific digital economy
• BAI Education Initiative
• Technology Roadshow

Products and services

• Technology Roadshow Multi-city technology tour connecting governments, technology enterprises, investors, and academia to advance innovation partnerships for sustainable development, covering technology areas including unmanned aerial vehicles and aviation, emergency response solutions, intelligent energy systems and advanced storage, industrial capacity and smart machinery, health technologies, and education and research.
• Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative Regional initiative launched in Hong Kong in June 2025 bringing together UN representatives, governments, investors, and tech leaders to advance investment, policy dialogue, and cross-border cooperation in the Asia-Pacific digital economy.
• BAI Education Initiative Program focused on SDG 4 (Quality Education) through partnerships with UN institutions including UNITAR and the United Nations University for capacity building, digital literacy, and technology education.
• Strategic Partnership Program Membership-based partnership program providing access to global decision-makers and institutions, visibility across international platforms, engagement in high-level policy dialogue, opportunities to showcase technologies, and participation in cross-border innovation initiatives. Operates a selective, invitation-based membership model.
• UN Workshop: AI Transformation and the Future of Public Institutions Workshop organized in partnership with Permanent Missions of Moldova and Tajikistan to the UN, and UNITAR, held at UN Headquarters. Focused on AI transformation for public institutions, bringing together Permanent Missions, UN entities, academia, technology companies, investors, and civil society.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Jointly organized workshop 'AI Transformation and the Future of Public Institutions' at UN Headquarters in New York, reflecting deep cooperation on capacity building and training for diplomats and public officials.
• Permanent Mission of the Republic of Moldova to the United NationsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partnership for business mission to Republic of Moldova covering energy, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and education sectors. Includes collaboration with Invest Moldova and Moldovan Chamber of Commerce.
• Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United NationsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner in joint workshop on AI transformation at UN Headquarters, contributing to BAI's multilateral engagement and AI governance dialogue.
• OORT (Hong Kong Office Partnership)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025New partnership announced at BAI Hong Kong Gala Dinner recognizing OORT's leadership in decentralized AI infrastructure and ethical innovation. Includes representation by Ms. Toya Zhang, OORT Hong Kong Director.
• MetaErastrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Hong Kong-founded AI-driven media platform focused on Web3 and blockchain industry, providing media coverage, community engagement, KOL marketing, events, and data analytics services. Announced as strategic engagement partner in 2025.
• OORTstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025New York-headquartered decentralized AI and Web3 data infrastructure company powered by the Olympus Layer-1 protocol. Provides data collection, labeling, secure storage, and distributed model training with 60,000+ nodes across 100+ countries. Strategic engagement partner announced in 2025.
• AchaincoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Blockchain technology infrastructure partner providing decentralized systems and digital asset capabilities within BAI's ecosystem of emerging technology collaboration.
• ChainDDcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Blockchain media and information partner supporting BAI's communication and thought leadership initiatives through global information and technology platforms.
• CIDA (China International Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Cooperation partner bridging international development expertise with BAI's technology and sustainable development mission, supporting development-oriented initiatives.
• DcoinsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Digital asset exchange partner providing infrastructure and market access capabilities for BAI's financial innovation ecosystem.
• KBCCA (Korea Blockchain Contents Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Korea Blockchain Contents Association partner supporting BAI's regional engagement and ecosystem development in the Asia-Pacific region.
• SAIC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Foundation and institutional partner supporting BAI's mission through institutional collaboration and foundation-level engagement on sustainable development.
• Sichuan ZhongdusupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Regional innovation and industry partner supporting BAI's engagement with regional innovation ecosystems and industrial development initiatives.
• Singapore Tai-EsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Singapore-based technology enterprise partner providing regional technology expertise and market access within BAI's Asia-Pacific ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chamber of Digital Commerce: The world's largest blockchain trade association advocating for the digital asset and blockchain industry with policymakers globally. Operates a similar stakeholder-convening and policy-advocacy model that overlaps with BAI's mission.
• Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC): GBBC is a multilateral industry association convening governments, regulators, and blockchain industry leaders for dialogue and policy advocacy. It competes with BAI for the same multilateral engagement role on blockchain policy.
• Crypto Council for Innovation: An international alliance of crypto industry leaders engaging with regulators and policymakers to support responsible crypto regulation. Comparable to BAI as a global advocacy platform with selective membership.
• Coin Center: A leading US non-profit research and advocacy center focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain policy issues. It overlaps with BAI on the policy advocacy dimension though narrower in technology scope.

Emerging players

• Web3 Foundation: Web3 Foundation supports the development of decentralized web technologies and engages with policymakers and multilateral bodies on Web3 governance. It overlaps with BAI's Web3-policy-dialogue positioning while being more focused on a specific protocol ecosystem (Polkadot).
• Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition (BSIC): BSIC is a non-profit initiative supporting blockchain solutions for social and environmental impact, aligning closely with BAI's UN-SDG framing. It focuses specifically on deploying blockchain for SDG-style outcomes rather than broader policy dialogue.

Others

• UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research): UNITAR is BAI's joint-workshop partner at UN Headquarters for the 'AI Transformation and the Future of Public Institutions' program. Comparable as a UN-affiliated training/convener body rather than a competing organization.
• United Nations University (UNU): UNU is the UN's academic and research arm with which BAI's Education Initiative partners on emerging-technology capacity building. Comparable as a UN-aligned dialogue and research ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum (WEF): WEF is the pre-eminent international forum for public-private cooperation and convenes dialogues on emerging technologies including AI, blockchain, and digital assets. BAI operates as a much smaller, more niche convener within a comparable dialogue-platform category.

Regional players

• Digital Economy Society (Asia-Pacific): A regional industry association advancing digital economy policy across Asia-Pacific markets, including Hong Kong and Singapore. Regionally overlaps with BAI's Asia-Pacific Digital Economy Initiative and Hong Kong office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles5 records

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