THE NC DIGITAL ECONOMY HUB
Driving blockchain innovation from North Carolina
As a member of the Global Digital Economy Hub and in collaboration with the Global Digital Economy Council and key partners around the world, the North Carolina Digital Economy Hub aims to:
• Launch and implement ambitious collaborative digital economy initiatives to create and sustain blockchain and other digital technology related momentum;
• Drive policy innovations to accelerate blockchain economy;
• Mobilize $1 trillion to invest in impactful blockchain and other digital technology innovations to address $100 trillion worth of market challenges.
BACKGROUND
Advancing Blockchain and FinTech Globally
As of May 2017, more than 24 countries have programs in blockchain technology. More than 90 central banks are investigating the development and application of blockchain technology. More than 190 large transnational corporations have joined some major blockchain technology alliances. Pre-launched at the Blockchain4SDGs Forum in Washington DC on January 7th, 2017, Global Digital Economy Council aims to bring together institutions and global leaders to provide thought leadership and implement impactful initiatives to scale up digital economy solutions around the world.
Powered by the Global Digital Economy Council, the Global Digital Economy Hub (GDEH) is a network of organizations that share the same vision in scaling up blockchain and distributed ledger technologies for a better world. 15 Blockchain and FinTech Incubators and Accelerators from 7 countries are members of the Hub.
Since its inauguration, more than 20,000 community members have been interacting regularly with the Global Digital Economy Council in more than 10 countries. In 2017 alone, the Council hosted or co-hosted more than 50 blockchain events in 10 countries. Altogether, more than 100,000 business leaders and 10,000+ companies joined these events. Our Global Partnership Framework has become one of the most important tools for blockchain start-ups to develop innovative collaborations with industrial leaders.
Key Programs
In driving technology adoption, cross border collaboration and accelerating digital transformation in the region, the NCDEH will work in three main areas: policy innovation, investment mobilization, and technology commercialization. In the following session, we will specify four concrete programs to achieve the goal of the NCDEH.
North Carolina
Digital Economy RegLab
The RegLab is a sandbox with a primary mission of the lab is to ensure that North Carolina functions as a FinTech capital. The driving principle behind the lab is that members should actively work together to recruit the financial technology (FinTech) and blockchain technology sector and create enabling environment to foster cross-country collaboration. The Lab will fulfill its mission by concentrating on a number of pillars:
• Establishment of public/private partnerships where applicable. The RegLab will provide FinTech and blockchain innovators the necessary insights and resources to drive industry development
• Integration of demand-driven educational opportunities to breed and develop cross-country talent in policy-making process;
• Collaboration with community and policy leaders on policies and regulations
NCDEH DigitalX
Incubator and Accelerator
Combines expertise of leading experts from the industry and their global network to provide one-stop shop for the most impactful fintech and blockchain start-ups from around the world to realize their true potential and disrupt the trillion-dollar markets in the impact space and beyond. In coordinating with the DigitalX Global, the NCDEH DigitalX Incubator and Accelerator will focus on building and grow impactful fintech and blockchain start-ups in the region.
Digital Asset Investment Forum (DAIF) series
The DAIF series brings together leaders from different industries to build strong network and powerful collaboration in an interactive setting. Currently, under the DAIF series, we have introduced specific topics such as Digital Currency, Digital Identity, Digital Asset, Tokenomics, etc, in matching the world most innovative digital technologies with global investment.The DAIF series brings together leaders from different industries to build strong network and powerful collaboration in an interactive setting. Currently, under the DAIF series, we have introduced specific topics such as Digital Currency, Digital Identity, Digital Asset, Tokenomics, etc, in matching the world most innovative digital technologies with global investment.
Interested in Taking Part in the Hub?
We are looking for supporters, mentors, and other resources to create a great community. With limited space, we encourage you to register your interest. Our team will reach out to you to answer any questions.