Antier School of Blockchain set to Script Growth Story of Punjab 3.0
While the second phase of the post-independence growth story of Punjab was driven by the Green Revolution, the state is now on the way to a technology-driven revolution termed as Punjab 3.0.
With a workforce of 600 people, the largest among any blockchain company worldwide, Mohali-based Antier aims to turn the city into a technology hub on par with Bangalore with ASB as a stimulus to facilitate a technology ecosystem for businesses to thrives, and thus benefits both startups, business owners, large technology companies and decision-makers. These favorable growth conditions will in turn attract more FDI to Punjab and make it an attractive investment destination.
Elaborates on the idea and vision behind ASB, Antier CEO and Founder Vikram R. Singh so, “By establishing links between industry and academia to create a thriving business ecosystem in Punjab in partnership with the government, private companies and colleges, we want to make the most of the huge employment potential of blockchain by providing an educated workforce. We aim to build a base of the largest number of blockchain engineers in Punjab in the next 10 years and we have all the expertise and infrastructure to achieve this“, said Vikram.
The F60 day program will not only convert any Web 2.0 engineer into a Web 3.0 ready engineer within two months through a proven model currently operational in Antier but will also help attract foreign IT companies to Punjab. “There are 174 engineering colleges in Punjab, including 148 private and 26 government colleges, and we are open to partner with all those who want to avail our services to achieve optimum results. To begin with, blockchain should be made a part of the curriculum as a specialization in all technical colleges across the state,” said Vikram.
The availability of talent is key for the thriving tech industry in Tier1 cities. When a multinational establishes its base in a region, it not only improves the economic status of people and promotes the economic growth of that region, but also brings with it world-class tools to train resources in terms of capabilities and attitudes.
Vikram claimed that blockchain can create so many jobs in Punjab that the youth no longer need to go out in search of better avenues. “While 1 lakh students migrate from Punjab every year for education, our industry-relevant courses will stem this flow and improve the employability of technology graduates,” he said.
ASB will also create a positive impact on the start-up culture in the state by offering solutions that are both marketable and scalable and enable the smooth transition of new businesses from conventional technology platforms to blockchain-powered systems.
Antier had launched ASB as a pilot project internally four years ago by formulating the F60Day program and establishing a training laboratory. ASB has already trained more than 500 resources, which form part of Antier’s 600+ workforce.
Blockchain is the epitome of technology of the future, which is expected to create 10 million jobs in India by 2030.
ℹ️ Blockchain is a shared and immutable ledger that simplifies the process of tracking, tracing, trading and recording transactions and assets for businesses in a highly secure and transparent network. The technology of the future, blockchain networks increase trust and reduce risk while allowing trading and tracking of anything of value. Blockchain offers many benefits to businesses, such as cost savings resulting from increased speed, efficiency and automation. By greatly reducing paperwork and errors, it greatly reduces overhead and transaction costs and removes the need for intermediaries to verify transactions. The blockchain ledger cannot be opened by members without permission. Members of a blockchain network can control the information other members can see and the actions they can take.
About Antier:
Founded in 2011, Antier is a blockchain consulting firm that has carved a niche for itself by coming up with many scalable and marketable solutions that are poised to cause disruption in the fintech world. The service basket includes blockchain development, metaverse development, mobile app development, smart contract development, DeFi, NFT development and digital marketing.
With a global presence in the UK, US, Canada and India, Antier empowers gaming companies to use blockchain and build better metaverse gaming products. The company has taken it upon itself to help companies adopt new technology to stay ahead. Its rigorous research, design thinking-driven approach and unrivaled solutions in strategy, consulting, technology and operations have created an innovative roadmap to enable a smooth transition for businesses from conventional technology platforms to blockchain-powered systems.
