BC Diploma
Revolutionizing Document Certification with Blockchain
Blanc Participations, an investment firm known for supporting innovation, made a significant investment in BCdiploma during its initial funding round. BCdiploma, a French company established in 2017, specializes in certifying digitized documents on the blockchain, known as Digital Credentials. This investment was a testament to Blanc Participations’ belief in the potential of BCdiploma’s innovative approach in the field of document certification.
Founding and Early Development:
BCdiploma was founded as a simplified joint-stock company (SAS) in November 2017 by Luc Jarry-Lacombe and Vincent Langard. The company’s primary focus was the digitization and digital certification of diplomas, utilizing blockchain technology and smart contracts. In January 2018, BCdiploma conducted a successful token sale, raising 1,800 ETH through the issuance of ERC20 tokens called BCDT. This initial funding round allowed BCdiploma to advance its research and development efforts.
Partnerships and Milestones:
Throughout 2019, BCdiploma forged partnerships with various institutions, expanding its user base and reach. Collaborations were established with renowned organizations such as Arts et Métiers Paristech, EM Lyon Business School, IAE Nantes, and the University of Lille. The company also signed an agreement with the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie and was selected by Microsoft for Startups. In the same year, BCdiploma joined the prestigious Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator, further solidifying its position in the blockchain ecosystem.
Expansion and Recognition:
BCdiploma continued to expand its operations in 2020, attracting new users and gaining recognition in the industry. VisionCompliance in Switzerland, the Honoris United Universities network in Africa, HoaSen University in Vietnam, IFOCOP, and AFNOR Certification in France were among the organizations that adopted BCdiploma’s solution. Notably, BCdiploma’s Open Badge product received accreditation from IMS Global Learning Consortium, a nonprofit organization focused on leveraging technology for learning and education. BCdiploma also achieved the Microsoft Cosell status, presenting its solution on the Azure marketplace.
Innovation and Accolades:
In 2021, BCdiploma continued to innovate and receive accolades for its groundbreaking work. The company became the technical operator of the French governmental project Fr.EBSI, tasked with deploying European EBSI and ESSIF academic Verifiable Credentials. BCdiploma also filed its second patent in France, focusing on extending its technology to sensitive data registers in sovereign cloud environments. Moreover, BCdiploma was selected as a winner of the i-Nov innovation competition organized by the French government. Their R&D project, « Verifiable Credentials by BCdiploma, » aimed to significantly reduce the energy costs associated with blockchain data issuance.
Recent Developments and Projects:
In 2022, BCdiploma took part in the « Carnet de Santé Blockchain des Ponts » project, in collaboration with Cerema and with the financial support of DINUM (direction interministérielle du numérique). This initiative, part of the National Bridges Plan, focused on leveraging blockchain technology for health records. BCdiploma’s expertise was instrumental in implementing the project successfully.
Technology and Services:
BCdiploma’s expertise is grounded in two patents, with the first patent being granted in the United States. The company is a member of IMS Global Learning Consortium and GAÏA-X, further highlighting its commitment to industry collaboration and standards.