GIET University, Gunupur (formerly known as Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology) was established by “Vidya Bharati Educational Trust,” Gunupur, Odisha, India in the year 1997. Since inception, the Trust promotes Technical Education in India with a motto of providing Quality Education in a highly disciplined and conducive environment with International Standards.
GIET University, Gunupur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Blockchain Alliance, IBA/TPCRA World for the establishment of a new Global Blockchain Centre of Excellence at its campus.
The CoE is being set up for the purpose of blockchain research, innovation and education to accelerate the adoption of the technology by industry and society.