Project Objectives

A2FINTECS addresses the urgent need for digital finance skills in European SMEs and VET. Our main goal is to deliver practical tools that support inclusion, innovation and digital competitiveness.

General Objectives

Bridge skills gaps in digital finance

Develop tools and methodologies that enable SMEs to identify, acquire, and apply digital finance skills relevant to their sector and operations.

Enhance fintech competences across Europe

Equip SMEs, VET providers, and trainers with future-proof skills in digital finance and financial technology to improve adaptability, innovation, and competitiveness.

Support digital transformation through inclusive training

Provide accessible, high-quality fintech education that reaches underrepresented groups, promotes gender equality, and addresses the needs of diverse learners.

Strategic Priorities

To translate its vision into action, A2FINTECS focuses on six strategic priorities that drive innovation, skills development and real-world applicability across Europe’s SME and VET landscape.

01

Develop a fintech Capability Building Framework

Identify key digital finance competences (AI, cybersecurity, compliance) and structure them into an actionable, EU-aligned training framework.
02

Create a Skills Mapping and Implementation Methodology

Translate fintech competences into sector-specific guides and work-based training tools that reflect real business use cases.
03

Build a digital learning platform

Offer scalable, multilingual, and interactive training resources accessible to SMEs and VET providers across the EU.

04

Empower educators through a 'Train the Trainer' programme

Strengthen the teaching capacity of VET institutions and SME trainers by equipping them with the tools and methodologies to deliver fintech competences effectively.
05

Promote inclusive access to digital finance education

Facilitate participation of underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, by designing accessible, multilingual, and equity-driven learning materials.
06

Align with EU education and labour standards

Ensure all outputs follow European frameworks like EQF, enhancing recognition and transferability of skills across borders.
07

Ensure practical applicability through piloting and validation

Pilot the framework and methodology with SMEs and trainers to test usability and impact, incorporating feedback to refine project results.
08

Sustain long-term impact through open resources

Ensure continued access to project results by maintaining the learning platform and training content as open educational resources during and beyond the project’s duration.