Blockchain, Innovation & Impact: COTRUGLI at the Forefront of Digital Transformation
At COTRUGLI Business School, we believe the key to sustainable economic growth lies where education, innovation, and technology intersect. Our long-standing collaboration with HashNET, a leading European blockchain initiative, continues to prove just how powerful this synergy can be.
Joining a Global Conversation on Emerging Tech
Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a strategic dialogue in Brussels focused on emerging technologies and their role in structural change across the Western Balkans. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to digital innovation and sustainable development.
Leaders from some of the most influential blockchain organizations attended, including:
- Stellar Development Foundation
- Ethereum Foundation
- Solana Labs
- Algorand Foundation
- Cardano Foundation
- Celo
- Metis
COTRUGLI & HashNET Join the UNDP Blockchain Advisory Board
During the event, Dražen Kapusta, COTRUGLI Principal, and Tadej Slapnik, HashNET CEO, received official invitations to join the newly formed UNDP Blockchain Advisory Board.
Their inclusion—alongside global blockchain leaders—demonstrates the growing influence of COTRUGLI and HashNET in shaping Europe’s digital future. More importantly, it reinforces our shared commitment to building impactful, transparent, and inclusive digital ecosystems.
The Advisory Board will guide UNDP in deploying blockchain technologies that promote:
- Financial inclusion
- Transparent governance
- Sustainable development aligned with the UN SDGs
A Call to Action: Education with Real-World Purpose
This opportunity is more than a recognition—it’s a call to action. At COTRUGLI, we have a long-standing mission to foster entrepreneurial talent. Now, with this global platform, we are better positioned than ever to prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Through:
- Blockchain-focused MBA programs
- Hackathons and boot camps
- Impact-driven workshops and acceleration programs
We equip students and professionals to build real-world solutions for pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges.
Elevating Influence, Shaping the Future
Our seat on the UNDP Blockchain Advisory Board strengthens the strategic alignment between our educational initiatives and the digital transformation agenda. It also amplifies our voice in global conversations that shape the future of digital governance and entrepreneurship.
This milestone marks a clear step forward. By partnering with the world’s leading blockchain organizations, we ensure that education remains at the center of innovation—especially in regions like the Western Balkans where digital potential is vast and largely untapped.
A Vision for Impact-Driven Innovation
As blockchain continues to redefine digital infrastructure, COTRUGLI Business School is determined to remain a leading contributor. Our goal is to ensure that this technology not only drives economic growth but also fosters:
- Job creation
- Digital sovereignty
- Inclusive access to innovation
In a rapidly evolving world, we stay committed to integrating advanced technologies into education and entrepreneurship—bridging the gap between vision and impact.
