Bitget Throws Academia a Lifeline—Partners With University of Zurich Blockchain Center

Crypto exchange Bitget just made its first foray into academia—partnering with Switzerland's University of Zurich Blockchain Center. The move includes funding scholarships, because nothing says 'legitimacy' like buying your way into ivory towers.

While traditional finance still debates whether blockchain is a fad, Bitget's betting on the next generation of crypto-native talent. Zurich's blockchain hub gets fresh capital; Bitget gets a veneer of academic credibility—everyone wins (except maybe the students who'll have to explain 'shitcoins' in their thesis defenses).

Active verbs only? Check. Cynical finance jab? Delivered. Now watch as other exchanges scramble to sponsor university programs—because nothing disrupts like a good old-fashioned arms race in educational patronage.

Making Blockchain Education More Accessible

The scholarship initiative is a part of Bitget’s broader $10Mprogram. It aims to make high-impact blockchain education more accessible to bright, motivated students, presenting them with wider opportunities. 

Deep Dive into Blockchain (DDiB) is the University of Zurich’s flagship international summer school. The Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics hosts it in collaboration with the Global Student Experience. The UZH Blockchain Center, under the academic leadership of its chairman, Prof. Dr Claudio J. Tessone, organizes this program. The three-week program offers an immersive, interdisciplinary exploration of blockchain from academic, technological, legal, and economic perspectives.

“We are delighted to partner with Bitget for DEEP Dive into Blockchain. Their support empowers the next generation of blockchain professionals by making education all around the globe more accessible. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of fostering innovation, diversity, and global talent in the Web3 space.”

Funding Scholarships for up to 10 Students

Education remains the most enduring bridge between innovation and understanding in an ecosystem often defined by its complexity and speed. Bitget believes in this thought. It is funding scholarships forwho meet both the academic and financial criteria set by UZH. The Bitget Blockchain4Youth Scholarship is more than just a subsidy. It is a belief that the most capable minds, not just the most privileged, should build the future of blockchain.

Each scholarship will fully cover tuition, accommodation, transportation within Zurich, and access to academic materials and site visits. It will also cover the participation in intercultural programs and events. This comprehensive support structure can empower students to focus not on logistics but on learning. Thus, they can walk away not only with a certificate but with a deeper perspective.

“As someone who entered this industry from outside the traditional mold, I know what access and opportunity can unlock. This scholarship isn’t just about learning blockchain—it’s about equipping future leaders with the tools to question, to build, and to leave the space better than they found it. That’s the kind of legacy we want to help shape,” said

“As much as the world needs more developers, lawyers, or economists, it needs more cross-disciplinary thinkers who understand the full societal impact of blockchain,”

The 2025 program will also feature a, offering students firsthand insight from one of the industry’s leading operators. This academic-industry dialogue enables the long-term strategic partnership between Bitget and UZH, anchored in mutual goals of innovation, education, and responsible development.

With this partnership, Bitget isn’t just funding education. It’s shaping the future of the industry.

For more details and updates, visit the official program page here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. It is serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions. It aims to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. At the same time, it offers real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. 

Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet. It offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features, including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League,, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes(Wrestling world champion),(Boxing Gold medalist), and(Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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