
We help public and private organizations to deploy technologies like AI and blockchain and design ecosystems, business models and policy layers required to succeed in the new digital era.
FEATURED IN
“The future belongs to business models that combine AI’s intelligence with blockchain’s decentralization — unlocking sustainable value creation for all participants.”
Irina Karagyaur
Co-Founder, BQ9


A governance and policy strategist with over 28 years of experience across environmental law, diplomacy, and digital transformation. Rafael has advised governments, served as a diplomat focused on sustainable development and the Amazon Treaty, and later led digital transformation and knowledge-management programs in the energy sector—deploying large-scale edtech systems and workforce upskilling platforms. Today, he applies this experience to decentralized technology and cooperative governance as co-founder of BQ9 and Creators4Impact, bringing deep expertise in public policy, energy, AI, blockchain, and future governance.
Dr Rafael Machado
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, BQ9
Our core services
VISION
Simplifying blockchain & AI: Essential, Accessible, and
For All
We envision a world where investments in digital assets are secure, and the technologies that power them—from blockchain to AI—are intuitive and accessible to all.
Our mission is to demystify decentralized technologies, so they become a practical, trusted part of everyday life.

Powering Innovation with Decentralization
Ecosystem Strategy Development: Enabling AI & Blockchain for your organization
We design tailored ecosystem strategies that align with your project's unique vision, maturity stage, and market environment.
We work closely with you to identify key stakeholders, define value flows, and structure incentive models that lay the foundation for scalable, sustainable ecosystems.
Real World Assets (RWA) Tokenization Strategy & End-to-End Execution
We provide end-to-end support: from Plausibility Assessment and Business Model Design through to the deployment of your Digital Asset Treasury (DAT). Learn more about Tokenization-as-a-Service versus our full end-to-end tokenization solution by contacting us.

FEATURED
Ecosystem Acceleration Services
Strategic Partnerships Development (scouting, introductions, negotiation support)
Education & Executive Enablement (board briefings, workshops, training)
Decentralized Infrastructure Solutions: DePIN, a blockchain-enabled connectivity, energy, compute, and storage
Decentralized support for AI infrastructure: architecture, partners, and deployment pathways
UAE & KSA Market Discovery and Expansion (events, roundtables, ecosystem visibility)
Building strong partnerships
PLANS
Our partners
Community Building & Engagement - Standard
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Strategic Partnerships
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Custom Training and Workshops
• 3-hour workshop on decentralized technologies tailored to your company’s needs
• Custom content focused on specific company goals and challenges
• Workshop materials, resources, and hands-on activities
• Follow-up Q&A session and a consultation call
10+
Countries in which we operate
50%
Increase in new technologies adoption for clients
40+
Tailored Strategies Created
95%
Established clients retention rate