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 & Executive Director of 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
Turning AI and blockchain into practical transformation.
We help leaders and visionaries understand how AI, blockchain and digital assets can be applied within organizations, institutions and real-world projects.
Our mission is to translate emerging technologies into clear strategies, operating models and implementation pathways—connecting vision with governance, adoption and measurable impact.
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation Strategy & Implementation
We assess organizational readiness and technical viability to define a clear digital transformation roadmap.
We work closely with leadership, IT teams and system architects to support architecture design, deployment planning and change management. We help tailor the most suitable AI, blockchain and digital-asset solutions to the organization’s operational needs and strategic objectives.
Advisory for Public and Private Sector
We support enterprises, governments, and institutions in adopting blockchain and AI through tailored strategies, hands-on operational guidance, and policy advisory.
Real World Assets (RWA) Tokenization Strategy & Implementation
We help organizations assess, design and implement real-world asset tokenization projects. From asset and business-model viability to governance, technology architecture and deployment planning, we define a practical pathway from concept to execution.
FEATURED
Services
Digital Transformation Strategy & Implementation
Education & Executive Enablement (board briefings, workshops, training)
Support for AI infrastructure deployment: 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