Zhejiang University-Ant Group Fintech Centre (ZAFC) was established in September 2020. ZAFC has established Global Fintech Lab, Data Security and Privacy Protection Lab and Intelligent Computing Lab to carry out multi-directional cooperation including technology R&D, academic exchanges and talent training.
Relying on the scientific research strength and talent resources of Zhejiang University and Ant Group, the center is committed to building a global benchmark research institution in the field of fintech. ZAFC will focus on the fundamental, cutting-edge, and strategic topics of fintech, take the lead in the emerging and interdisciplinary fields, explore the construction of new technology systems and industrial applications, and promote theoretical development and collaborative research in the fields of new economy and new finance, so as to provide solutions for business models, technological innovation and talent training in the era of digital economy.