Turkish Bahçeşehir University has opened a Blockchain center to provide informational support on blockchain technology at Boston's Northeastern University (NEU). The purpose of BAU–NEU Blockchain Laboratory's is to apply for funds in the US, European Union, and Turkey. The university wants to promote the presence of Turkey in the blockchain market and attract specialists in the field. The chairmen of BAU Board of Trustees Enver Yücel also wanted to start blockchain-related master and doctoral education programs.