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The FCAT University Research Awards

Through strategic collaboration with university faculty and research institutions, FCAT funds high-impact investigations advancing ideas that anticipate the future of finance and its intersection with emerging technologies.

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Understanding Patterns in the Semantic Web

Learn how students at Brandeis University collaborated with experts at FCAT to identify patterns between decentralized finance networks using the semantic web.

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Shaping the Future of Academic Research

FCAT collaborates with US and International universities to accelerate breakthroughs and identify new ideas within our core research areas.  We provide funding, mentorship, and collaborative research opportunities that solve real-world challenges and push the boundaries of discovery. 

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OUR IMPACT

FCAT and Fidelity work with universities and industry leaders to drive innovation, advance knowledge, and enhance learning experiences.

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HARNESSING
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We collaborate with universities to tap into diverse and innovative research environments that identify new areas of exploration with faculty and students.

 

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THOUGHTFUL DISCOVERY

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We focus on the strategic exploration of emerging technologies and an understanding of the potential impact on financial services, society, and culture. 

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ENHANCING
LEARNING

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We share resources and expertise, enhancing the learning experience through access to real-world use cases, project exploration, and expert insights. 

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Each year, FCAT issues a call for sponsored research proposals with select U.S. universities to support cutting-edge research in emerging technologies, empowering academic innovators to explore new ideas. 

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RECENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

Explore the latest insights and research from FCAT’s University Partnerships


Data Visualizations Using Generative AI with Dartmouth College

Learn about the integration of generative AI into the Dartmouth Thayer School of Engineering's curriculum as they worked with FCAT to experiment with creating a voice enabled data retrieval system and other real-world applications.


Patterns in the Semantic Web with Brandeis University

After 11 semesters working together, FCAT and Brandeis University's ongoing collaboration is proof of the power of merging academia with industry to pioneer innovation.


Heat Energy Transfer from Crypto Mining with Smith College

Smith college engineering students are walking the talk when it comes to innovation. These students collaborated with FCAT associates to build a prototype for heat energy transfer from #crypto mining.

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