The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a Canada-based blockchain research initiative led Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott, has announced the addition of new members.

The new members include Salesforce, Raiffeisen Bank International, BPC Banking Technologies, Navigator Limited, and VIKTRE. In addition, a number of new Blockchain Pioneers, a special class of membership dedicated to startups at the forefront of blockchain innovation, are also joining BRI including Aion, Decentral, Polymath, Shyft Network, and Sweetbridge.

“We are pleased to welcome these global leaders to the Blockchain Research Institute,” said Don Tapscott, co-founder and Executive Chairman. “The blockchain industry is growing and changing at an accelerated pace, and we look forward to helping these companies navigate the blockchain revolution through our research and thought leadership.”

Founded in 2017, BRI is funded by governments and a number of companies. The multi-million dollar initiative focuses on the definitive investigation of blockchain strategies, opportunities, and implementation challenges. Its founding members includes the likes of Deloitte Canada, FedEx, KPMG, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), among others.

“As with other disruptive technologies, blockchain requires deep study from a variety of perspectives to understand its broader implications. The Blockchain Research Institute is providing key insights that will help shape the future of blockchain applications as this revolutionary technology emerges,” Peter Schwartz, Senior Vice President Strategic Planning, Salesforce, said in a statement.

With the addition of the new members, the BRI’s membership has now grown to nearly 60 global leaders in business, government and the startup community.

According to the official release, further new members are slated to be announced in May.