Korea Aerospace University (KAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Datavault AI, a U.S.-based data technology company, on September 29 at the Vision Hall on campus.

Under the agreement, the two institutions will collaborate to introduce and utilize a Digital Badge solution based on blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. They also agreed to promote cooperation in a wide range of areas, including faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and academic conferences.

The Digital Badge is a type of electronic certification that digitally records an individual’s learning experiences—including curricular, extracurricular, and qualification achievements—and secures them with blockchain technology to prevent forgery or tampering. Recently, universities and organizations around the world have begun using digital badges to safely manage and share learning histories and to support students’ career development and employment opportunities.

Through this partnership, KAU plans to introduce Datavault AI’s blockchain-based “VerifyU” solution and establish a digital learning record certification system on campus. This initiative aims to help students systematically manage their achievements, strengthen career development support, and enhance the university’s global competency certification framework.

Datavault AI, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, is a NASDAQ-listed company that provides platforms for data tokenization, authentication, and monetization using AI, blockchain, and acoustic science. The company holds more than 670 registered and pending patents worldwide and continues to expand partnerships with universities through its blockchain-based digital badge solution, VerifyU.