Strengthening International Collaboration in Responsible Blockchain Innovation

The Africa Center of Excellence in Blockchain Research (ACEBR) aims to position Africa as a global leader in responsible blockchain innovation through inclusive research, policy development, and technology adoption.As part of this vision, ACEBR runs the Young Researchers’ Community Program, which offers mentoring and professional guidance for highly motivated students in the field of blockchain technology.Prof. Dr. Bettina Schneider, Co-Head of the Competence Center Digital Trust at the FHNW School of Business, and Prof. Dr. Tim Weingärtner, Co-Head of the Information System Research Lab at HSLU School of Computer Science and Information Technology, contribute their experience and network as mentors in the first round of the program. Starting in September 2025, both will support five mentees on their journey toward completing their studies and selecting suitable thesis topics in the area of blockchain and digital trust.These mentees are: Pinel Baudelaire Dahoui, a graduate student from Benin with…