Consortium
Universidad de Burgos (Spain)
Coordinator
Public university with strong expertise in digital skills, research, and EU project management. Leads A2FINTECS coordination and framework development.
Vernian RTI Ltd. (Cyprus)
Project Partner
Tech-driven SME specialising in digital platforms, innovation strategy, and UX. Develops the A2FINTECS e-learning environment and ensures accessibility, usability, and performance.
ServIn (Italy)
Project Partner
Consultancy focused on circular economy, sustainability, and SME innovation. Leads quality assurance and long-term exploitation planning.
Pleiades (Greece)
Project Partner
IoT-focused innovation cluster. Supports SME outreach, stakeholder engagement, and pilot activities within A2FINTECS.
5Comply (Cyprus)
Project Partner
Compliance and fintech consultancy. Leads development of the skills mapping tool and regulatory alignment for sector-specific training.
Malta Stock Exchange Institute Ltd. (Malta)
Project Partner
Training arm of Malta’s Stock Exchange. Contributes to fintech training content, certification, and exploitation strategy within A2FINTECS.
Project COORDINATOR
Universidad de Burgos (Spain)
Founded in 1994, Universidad de Burgos (UBU) is a public university located in Castilla y León, Spain. With over 8,100 students and 1,000 faculty and researchers, UBU offers 26 undergraduate degrees, 27 master’s programmes, 13 PhDs, and several online programmes. Recognised as a Campus of International Excellence, UBU ranks first in Castilla y León in teaching, research, and innovation. The university is also a leading force in technology transfer, holding numerous patents and maintaining close industry collaboration through the TCUE strategy. UBU is part of the RUN-EU alliance, advancing European cooperation in education, research, and service to society
- Founded in 1994
- RUN-EU alliance member
- 1,000+ staff
- 8,100+ students
- Campus of International Excellence
- 26 bachelor, 27 master, 13 PhD programmes
Project PARTNER
Vernian RTI Ltd. (Cyprus)
Vernian RTI is a Cypriot SME dedicated to integrating Research, Technology, and Innovation (RTI) into organisational strategy. Based in Nicosia, it supports companies in building innovation capacity, enhancing sustainability, and navigating complex environments. A founding member of the ENFORCE Network and linked to the Cyprus Project Management Society, Vernian brings technical excellence and experience from ICT, banking, and finance sectors. Its founder, Pambos Pantziaros, has over 20 years of experience in MIS, risk management, and information security.
- 20+ years in MIS & risk management
- Member of ENFORCE innovation network
- Expertise in platform development & UX
- Based in Nicosia, Cyprus
- Background in banking
- Strong background in fintech
Project PARTNER
ServIn
Servizi ed Investimenti Innovativi
(Italy)
- Based in Potenza, Italy
- Works in circular economy & energy transition
- Offers sustainability & impact finance consulting
- Expertise in SME governance & business models
- Focused on social innovation and green growth
- Operates renewable energy plants and promotes green energy solutions
Project PARTNER
Pleiades IoT Innovation Cluster
(Greece)
The Pleiades Innovation cluster was formed in 2022, contributing to the creation of a dynamic Greek IoT ecosystem and speeding up the adoption of innovation in Greece. Its members include key Greek players – large companies, successful SMEs and dynamic startups – as well as research centers, universities, associations and end-user representatives. On behalf of its Cluster members, it drives business, policy, research and innovation development in converging technologies across value chains to support digitization and competitiveness in Greece, and across Europe.
- Founded in 2019, based in Attica
- More than 30+ members from various sectors
- Focused on innovation, IoT, digital skills
- EU project experience
- Led by tech ecosystem expert Spyros Mazarakis (12+ years experience)
Project PARTNER
5Comply
formerly ZIZOU Ltd
(Cyprus)
5Comply, headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, specialises in licensing, compliance, AML, risk, and legal support for investment firms, EMIs, and financial institutions. With deep experience in regulatory environments and practical GRC consulting, it delivers tailored compliance strategies and has supported EMI licensing projects. The company’s founder and CEO, Gabriel Styllas, leads a team engaged in translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable, business-aligned solutions. 5Comply is a newcomer in Erasmus+ who brings strong domain expertise to A2FINTECS.
- Focus on scalable, regulatory solutions
- Founded by legal & fintech expert Gabriel Styllas
- Supported EMI licensing in Cyprus and abroad
- Specialised in GRC, compliance, AML
- Based in Limassol, Cyprus
- Active in EMI licensing & fintech support
Project PARTNER
Malta Stock Exchange Institute Ltd.
(Malta)
The Malta Stock Exchange Institute (MSEI) is the training division of the Malta Stock Exchange, offering certified courses in investment, compliance, fintech, and governance. Drawing on its institutional foundation and market-facing programmes, MSEI plays a key role in translating A2FINTECS outcomes into high-impact, practical learning for finance professionals. It contributes to curriculum design, sectoral alignment, and exploitation strategies, helping bridge educational innovation with industry standards.
- Supports professional upskilling for practitioners
- Key player in project exploitation strategy
- Delivers over 100 courses annually to 1,400+ participants
- Part of the Malta Stock Exchange
- Offers certified training in fintech & compliance
- Strong industry network in finance sector
