Throughout this year, Balancer has been actively collaborating with NEO Empresarial, a talented group of engineering students from UFSC (Federal University of Santa Catarina). This partnership bridges the gap between classroom theory and hands-on industry experience in the DeFi space. Students get the chance to dive into real blockchain development, working directly on protocol innovations and ecosystem solutions. It's more than just an internship—it's about building the next generation of Web3 engineers who understand both the technical foundations and practical applications of decentralized finance. The collaboration demonstrates how academic institutions can play a crucial role in nurturing talent for the growing crypto ecosystem.