- Universidad Europea, in collaboration with Bit2Me and Dekalabs, a company within the Bit2Me group, has received over 2 million euros in public funding to develop an artificial intelligence system against fraud
- This project marks a milestone in the integration of academia and industry within the crypto and blockchain ecosystem
- The initiative will be presented at the 113th meeting of the Super Pioneers Community at the Creative Campus of Universidad Europea de Madrid
Bit2Me and Dekalabs, in collaboration with Universidad Europea, have secured public funding of 2.25 million euros under the Spanish Government's public-private collaboration program. The project, with a total budget of 2.7 million euros, is backed by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities and managed through the State Research Agency (AEI), with the goal of developing an artificial intelligence system for fraud prevention in the financial and digital sectors.
This project represents a milestone in the integration of academia and industry within the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. Through Bit2Me’s Compliance department and with the support of Dekalabs, the initiative aims to develop advanced AI tools to automate and optimize key processes such as fraud detection, identity verification (KYC), contracting, and other crucial areas that currently require significant time and resources.
The synergy between Bit2Me, Dekalabs, and Universidad Europea will strengthen applied research and contribute to the development of more effective security solutions for digital transactions. This initiative seeks to establish new methodologies that enhance transparency and security in the global financial ecosystem.
Official presentation at the 113th SÚPER PIONEROS Madrid Meeting
The official presentation of the project will take place at the 113th SÚPER PIONEROS Madrid Meeting, an international community bringing together over 60,000 innovators driving groundbreaking projects in artificial intelligence and blockchain. This community has already been present in cities such as Madrid, Valencia, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Valladolid, and soon, Barcelona.
The event, led by José Luis Cáceres, Chief Brand Officer of Bit2Me, will be held at the Creative Campus of Universidad Europea de Madrid. It will feature the participation of Asaf Levy, Digital Lab Coordinator and Head of Cryptocurrencies at Universidad Europea; Santos Gutiérrez, Compliance Project Manager at Bit2Me; Mariló Martínez, Dean of the Faculty of Economic, Business, and Communication Sciences at Universidad Europea; as well as experts in AI, blockchain, and compliance, along with institutional and business representatives. During the event, discussions will focus on the impact of this initiative and the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence in the fight against financial fraud.
José Luis Cáceres, CBO of Bit2Me, stated: "It is a great honor to see these agreements materialize after extensive efforts by Bit2Me to engage with universities and academic institutions. Presenting them in a setting like the SuperPioneers Community, surrounded by so many innovators eager to learn, contribute, and participate in disruptive projects, is truly exciting."
Mariló Martínez, Dean of the Faculty of Economic, Business, and Communication Sciences at Universidad Europea, highlighted the value of collaboration between academia and industry in the field of research:"This project is a clear example of how disruptive innovation can emerge in a cooperative environment. It will allow us to develop AI and blockchain-based models to address real needs in the business sector while simultaneously generating and sharing new knowledge." The Dean also emphasized the importance of strengthening these strategic alliances: "Fostering collaboration between academia and industry not only enhances synergy between both worlds but also reinforces our commitment to creating joint workspaces and facilitating knowledge transfer, which are key to addressing future challenges."
This joint effort between academic institutions and the fintech industry reaffirms the potential of technological innovation applied to digital security. Additionally, it aims to establish the foundations of a scalable methodology that can be applied to various entities, optimizing their processes and strengthening fraud prevention across multiple sectors.