With an international network of selected universities (research partners), the BEI develops scientifically founded reference models together with their customers (competence center ecosystems). To demonstrate the potential of new technologies and promote the practice-focused exchange within the community. They use prototypes to demonstrate the applicability of the results.

Furthermore, the academically founded results are applied beneficially in the consulting area.

The BEI is proud to coordinate this initiative and to work together with its partners on the OpenBankingProject.ch.