Binance Academy, the incusive blockchain and crypto initiative of Binance, and the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) in Pakistan kickstarted a strategic partnership to advance blockchain education across the nation. Binance Academy experts are ready to educate 300 evangelists for 80,000 students in just six months.
Binance Academy partners with Pakistan's IT and Telecom ministry in joint program
According to the official statement by the team, Binance Academy, Binance's blockchain and cryptocurrency education hub, inked a partnership with Pakistan's Ministry of IT and Telecom. Binance Academy will provide tailored blockchain expertise support for professors and educators.
This initiative will provide tailored blockchain education support for professors and educators, who will, in turn, empower students across Pakistan’s leading universities.
The program seeks to collaborate with 20 universities across the country, focusing on 300 educators and 80,000 students by 2026, aimed at building a strong pipeline of blockchain talent equipped to contribute to both local and global tech ecosystems.
Bader Al Kalooti, MEASA Head of Growth and Operations at Binance, explains the importance of the program for blockchain adoption in the region and bringing the next cohort of users and developers into Web3 and related IT verticals:
As blockchain reshapes the global financial landscape, empowering people with the right skills is essential to unlocking its potential. Our collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecom in Pakistan marks a significant step toward building a knowledgeable workforce ready to drive innovation and foster growth in the digital economy. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a future where blockchain technology creates opportunities across every sector.
This partnership builds upon the foundations laid by the Global University Outreach Program (GUOP), the world’s largest Web3 educational initiative, launched through a strategic collaboration between Binance Academy and the Blockchain & AI Technology Center (BAITC).
One million students: Ambitious goal for 2026 unveiled
Celebrating the collaboration's launch, the Minister of IT and Telecom, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, expressed strong support for the initiative and its potential impact:
In line with the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a digitally empowered Pakistan, this partnership marks an important milestone in the country’s digital transformation. It contributes to economic growth and positions Pakistan as a global source of skilled blockchain talent. By joining forces with the world’s leading crypto exchange, Binance, along with the Blockchain & AI Technology Center, we are equipping our students with cutting-edge knowledge.
Khawaja added that the program is set to prepare younger generations to shape the future of the digital economy and strengthen Pakistan’s presence in the global tech landscape.
Since 2022, Binance Academy has empowered over 3,000 students across 13 universities and three provinces in Pakistan with market-ready Web 3.0 skills through dedicated training initiatives.
The Global University Outreach Program began its journey in 2023 with a pioneering pilot in Kazakhstan and has since expanded to 20 countries. With the ambitious goal of reaching over 200 universities across 50+ countries, the program aims to educate more than one million students by 2026, empowering a new generation of blockchain professionals worldwide.
Vladislav Sopov
U.Today Editorial Team