Ideas that move Fidelity forward.

The Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, or FCAT®, is a catalyst for breakthrough achievements in research and tech. We assess, test and scale concepts and ideas that advance Fidelity’s market leadership and enhance every customer’s experience. FCAT teams are curious, inquisitive, and intently focused on the future.

Projects and Obser­vations

FCAT teams are always looking beyond the horizon. We analyze social trends and experiment with an array of technologies that may impact Fidelity and its customers over the next five years.

All
Blockchain
SocioCultural
Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Quantum
Emerging Technology
Design
Sociocultural
A Conversation with Rhaina Cohen: Author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship
By: John Dalton | July 16, 2025
FCAT’s John Dalton interviewed Rhaina Cohen to discuss how deeply committed friendships can transform lives and bring joy, support, and fulfillment to those who prioritize non-romantic relationships.
Sociocultural
07/16/2025
Article
Sociocultural
Ask an FCAT Researcher: Anjali Lai on Parenting in the 21st Century
By: John Dalton | June 27, 2025
FCAT’s Anjali Lai shares her research about parenting and how shifting social norms are shaping the next generation of parents.
Sociocultural
06/24/2025
Article
Sociocultural
A Conversation with J. Doyne Farmer: Author of Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World
By: John Dalton | May 14, 2025
FCAT’s John Dalton met with J. Doyne Farmer, author of Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World to discuss complexity economics, as well as climate and agent-based modeling.
sociocultural
05/12/2025
Article

FCAT Events

 

Networking

Bits & Brews

Register now


March 4, 2024

Article
01/01/0001

Speaker Series

Blockchain Female Founders Panel

Register now


March 4, 2024

Article
01/01/0001

FCAT

Digital Asset Tracker

Use Digital Asset Tracker to aggregate and track your cryptocurrency portfolio on your iPhone. Learn more.


Connect with us.

This website is operated by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology LLC (FCAT®). FCAT experiments with and provides innovative products, services, content and tools, as a service to its affiliates and as a subsidiary of FMR LLC. Based on input and feedback, FCAT is better able to engage in technology research and planning for the Fidelity family of companies. Unless otherwise indicated, the information and items presented are provided by FCAT and are not intended to provide tax, legal, insurance or investment advice and should not be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by any Fidelity entity or any third-party. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of FMR LLC or its affiliated companies.


1150441.2.0


This is for persons in the U.S. only.


245 Summer St, Boston MA

© 2008-2025 FMR LLC All right reserved | FCATalyst.com


Terms of Use | Privacy | Security | DAT Support