CAAIVE
Centres of Agricultural AI Vocational Excelence to Empower Agriculture sector to simplify AI adoption
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Financed under: Erasmus+ COVE programme
Lead Partner: International Hellenic University
EU co-financing: EUR 3'757'677
Implementation: 03.2026 - 02.2029
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To stimulate innovation in Europe, a concentrated effort on talent and skills development is essential, as outlined in key EU strategies such as the European Skills Agenda. This agenda highlights the importance of digital competencies across all sectors and prioritizes upskilling and reskilling to meet the demands of the digital era. CAAIVE addresses this need by focusing on Digital Skills in Agriculture, aiming to prepare farmers and students for effective participation in Precision Farming and Agriculture 4.0—critical drivers of the EU’s economy, rural development, and sustainability goals. The overall objective of CAAIVE is to enhance Europe's innovation capacity within the agricultural sector through the gradual establishment and development of international collaborative networks of Centres of Agricultural AI Vocational Excellence, which will operate at national and international levels to improve digital skills that are critical for implementing advanced precision farming techniques and ensure the valorisation of project results across education, industry, and policy. Implementation of CAAIVE will consist of 6 main steps: 1) Enhance digital literacy of farming students and existing farmers by introducing simplified, no-code AI/ML solutions that enable data analysis and algorithm development without requiring programming skills. 2) Establish Digital Agricultural Skills Ecosystems (DASE) and four Regional CAAIVEs to serve as collaborative innovation hubs. 3) Embed deeper digital understanding and AI/ML algorithm creation into agricultural education. 4) Fostering a mindset adaptable to technological advancements and Green Transition 5) Activate CAAIVE Educational Framework 6) Develop grassroot level informed policy recommendations on Digital Skill Development
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Role of Smart Nest - Development of interactive e-learning materials, co-development of the project application.
VIRTUAL AUDITORIUM
QUALITY OF INTERACTION OF THE VIRTUAL AUDITORIUM
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Financed under: Erasmus+ FORWARD LOOKING programme
Lead Partner: Technical University of Berlin
EU co-financing: EUR 1'381'000
Implementation: 01.2024 - 12.2027
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The Virtual Auditorium project aims to enhance Europe's innovation in education by creating new solutions for education and training, and fostering collaboration between the EdTech industry and public education sector.
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Role of Smart Nest - Development of interactive e-learning materials.
TG4H
TeamGym 4 Health
TG4H
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Sport Project
Implementation: 01.2024 - 05.2026
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TeamGym4Health is a 30-month Collaborative Partnership Erasmus+ project, involving 7 organizations from 6 different countries that aims to promote healthy lifestyles in children and youth through the practice of new Gymnastics-for-all discipline.
TeamGym discipline was developed from Gymnastics for All and it is a team sports for all ages, levels and abilities as it promotes the values associated to the sports for all approach. Teams can perform as men’s teams, women’s teams and as mixed teams in three apparatus: floor, tumble and trampette. TeamGym in a healthy – enhancing physical activity approach, this project seeks to educate trainers in all partner countries and present this young sport discipline to the grassroots sport organisations, children, youth and their parents. These program will improve children motor literacy, health and physical fitness.
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Role of Smart Nest - Technical partner, video shooting, e-learning platform development.
BEYOND MAPS
BEYOND MAPS
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Sport Project
Implementation: 11.2024 - 04.2026
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Orienteering for Youth Development is a joint European effort within the Erasmus+ Sport Small-Scale Partnership programme. The project connects three organisations – from Greece, Austria, and Latvia – with the aim of promoting orienteering as a sport that is easy to access, does not need high costs, and still gives strong physical, mental, and also social benefits.
The idea of the project comes from real problems seen in all partner countries: young people sitting too much and not moving, feeling disconnected, and not having enough inclusive opportunities in sport. To answer this, Beyond Maps organises research, international training, local-level competitions, and workshops in communities. Through these actions, youth and professionals who work with youth receive knowledge and practical tools to bring orienteering back into both city and countryside environments.
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Role of Smart Nest - Orienteering expertise, organisation of orienteering training in Riga.
hybredu
The hybrid future of the education and culture. From necessity to adaptation & innovation​
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education
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1. Provide adult educators with educational tools (online courses and training activities) to improve the usage of digital tools in their educational practices.
2. Enhance the digital skills of 100 adult educators, focusing on key areas such as Information and Data Literacy, Communication and Collaboration, Digital Content Creation, Safety, and Problem Solving.
3. Foster digital creativity in 100 adult educators, enabling them to create educational and engaging activities for adult learners.
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Role of Smart Nest - Technical partner, learning platform development.
block-in
BLOCK TO INSURENCE
BLOCK-IN​
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Sport Project
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The aim of the project is to increase the capacity of volleyball-specific muscle and joint groups from the moment young volleyball players start playing volleyball. Drill and training formats that will be developed by experts and coaches for this purpose will be a strong foundation for children's volleyball careers.
Because volleyball is a sports branch with a very high injury rate and causes posture disorder when it works uniformly. In our project, we will analyze the data we will collect from coaches and adult volleyball players and determine the regions with the most injuries/posture disorders. With the support of the experts who will take part in our project, the development of children will be supported through studies aimed at those regions (muscle, joint and connective tissues). An exemplary output will be brought to the volleyball industry by developing training formats that include strength, flexibility and endurance. With the gamification training we will give to the coaches, it is aimed to encourage the children by making the training formats fun.
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Role of Smart Nest - Technical partner, production of training videos.
SAME SAME
A Capacity Building and Empowerment e-Mentorship Program for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Financed under: ERASMUS-SPORT-2022-SCP
Project number: 101089933
Implementation time: 36 months
The SAME SAME project aims to address the barriers faced by individuals with mild IDD, including social exclusion and limited employment opportunities, by implementing a Capacity-building and Empowerment e-Mentorship Program. Through this program, 50 adults with mild IDD will receive training and support to become mentors and lead peers in activities that improve functional fitness. The project will utilize electronic mentoring and leverage the acceptance of technology among individuals with IDD for social relationships. By developing a comprehensive assessment toolkit, interactive training modules, and gamified digital learning materials, the project seeks to enhance independent living, promote inclusive education, and increase recognition of the valuable contributions made by individuals with IDD. Additionally, the project aims to expand learning opportunities and develop new job skills for adults with IDD, ultimately fostering greater inclusion and empowerment within the community.
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Role of Smart Nest - Webpage development, e-learning development,
animations for e-learning modules. Youtube playlist management.
EMPOWER-TECH
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Cooperation partnerships in Adult Education
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EmpowerTech aims to enhance the employability and independence of young people with Down syndrome by equipping them with skills in electronics, while also training youth workers and educators. The project uses innovative methodologies like tinkering and coding to create engaging and inclusive educational experiences.
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Role of Smart Nest - Technical partner, E-Learning module development, simple games, webpage development.
digi-civis
Empower European Digital Citizenship Education in Schools
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships in School Education
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The project is an educational initiative that addresses the gap between the ease of technology use and the responsibility that comes with it. In the digital age, students and teachers alike are immersed in technology, yet there's a striking need for comprehensive digital citizenship education. This project focuses on empowering both students and educators with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the digital world responsibly, emphasizing the importance of understanding digital rights, duties, and the legal aspects of online interactions.
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Role of Smart Nest - Technical partner, e-learning development, webpage development
Sportentre
BUILDING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET FOR ATHLETES: A DUAL CAREER PATHWAY
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Sport Project
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The SportEntre project is designed to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in athletes through e-learning courses and instructional videos. Athletes will have the opportunity to develop skills in decisiveness, resilience, initiative, curiosity, goal setting, motivation, priority management, and more. In addition to empowering athletes, SportEntre offers specialized training for ambassadors, motivating them to embark on entrepreneurial endeavors of their own. This comprehensive approach aims to create a community of athletes who are well-equipped to thrive in the world of entrepreneurship. SportEntre's mission is to foster a culture of innovation and initiative within the sports community, enabling individuals to leverage their skills and experiences for entrepreneurial success.
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Role of Smart Nest - Coordinator.
sustainability managers
Empower Teachers to Become Sustainability Managers at School
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Financed under: Erasmus+ KA2, School Sector
Project number: 2021-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000023921
Implementation time: from 01/11/2021 till 30/10/2023
Empower Teachers to Become Sustainability Managers at School
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Financed under: Erasmus+ KA2, School Sector
Project number: 2021-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000023921
Implementation time: from 01/11/2021 till 30/10/2023
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The project “Sustainability Managers @ School” is made possible by the financial support of Erasmus+ and the collaboration of 5 partners: Euphoria Net (Italy), Formethic (France), Logopsycom (Belgium), Smart Nest (Latvia) and Europe for You (Czech Republic). The partners are all experts in Corporate Social Responsibility and creation of educational tools. In the project, we are going to create a benchmark analysis and materiality report to base our work on a genuine analysis, incorporating the real needs of schools; an e-learning to prepare teachers regarding sustainability and what it really means in practice; last but not least, a model and toolkit to develop a sustainable strategy at school level.
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Role of Smart Nest - Partner & E-learning Course Development.
EU@SCHOOL
European Union Citizenship at School
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Financed under: Erasmus+ KA2, School Sector
Project number: 2021-1-IT02-KA220-SCH-000023927
Implementation time: from 01/11/2021 till 31/10/2023
The objectives of the project are multi-faceted. Firstly, it aims to assist teachers in integrating the European Union (EU) and its values into their lessons, promoting EU citizenship education as either a standalone or cross-curricular subject. Secondly, the project seeks to enhance students' connection and awareness of the EU, fostering an open mindset towards other cultures and promoting values that align with being an EU citizen. Thirdly, the project aims to create inclusive school environments by incorporating a European culture supported and integrated by EU citizenship education. The specific objectives include training teachers on EU-related topics, supporting them in integrating EU citizenship education into their teaching methodologies, motivating students to become active citizens, raising awareness of EU context and values among students, enhancing civic participation and engagement, making schools key drivers of EU citizenship, developing social and intercultural competencies and critical thinking, fostering inclusive educational environments, and promoting collaboration among students regardless of their social background, special needs, or origin.
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Role of Smart Nest - Partner & E-learning Course Development.
smartwo
Enhance the Potential of Smart Working
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Small Partnerships, Adult Education
Implementation time: from 01/11/2021 till 31/12/2022
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The major outcome of the project is a Toolkit that is available on a digital shared platform and was designed to be used independently, that is, without the presence of teachers and/or tutors (in line with the classic MOOC tools). The multimedia Toolkit will include video lessons, didactic learning material, exercise cards, discussion forums, self-assessment cards, and a reference library for individual study.
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Role of Smart Nest - Partner.
Integration of Migrants in the Labour Market
Integration of Migrants in the Labour Market
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Financed under: Erasmus+ KA210-ADU-Small-scale partnerships
Project number: KA210-ADU-CA0A8377
Implementation time: from 01/11/2022 till 01/11/2024
The implementation of this project will lead to improved integration and opportunities for migrants entering the labor market. By enhancing their communication skills and service delivery, migrants will be better equipped to cater to the needs of service users, especially considering the heightened vulnerability experienced during the pandemic. The project's focus on adult education centers will result in upgraded courses and capacity building for trainers, ensuring a higher quality of education for migrant learners. Additionally, the provision of an IT course as a foundational tool will enable migrants to pursue further training and skill development, enhancing their prospects for long-term success in the labor market.
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Role of Smart Nest - Partner & E-learning Course Development.
ENPOW4Kids
Enhancing eNtrepreneurial mindset and self-emPOWerment in Kids
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Financed under: Erasmus+ KA2, 2021 School Education
Project number: KA210-SCH – 2021-1-CZ01-KA220-SCH-000032484
Implementation time: from 01/11/2022 till 01/11/2024
The partners were motivated to take action and develop contents, tools, and strategies to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, proactive behavior, and a non-conformist spirit among entry-level secondary school students aged 11 to 13. The primary focus is on empowering students to take personal action in their daily lives and extend their influence beyond the school setting. Students will serve as role models and actively promote entrepreneurial, creative, and critical thinking within their social networks, including family and friends. Teachers and school leaders will also be involved and equipped with proactive tools to promote entrepreneurship and personal empowerment within the school environment, redefining their roles and assuming more responsibility for students' attitudes and behaviors. The project aims to integrate the toolkit into the school curriculum as a transversal subject for future students. Additionally, families will be engaged to raise self-confidence and entrepreneurial spirit in students, while the dissemination program will target both families and the general public.
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Role of Smart Nest - Partner.
GameS
GAME OF SEASONS
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Financed under: Erasmus+ Sport Project
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The project's main goal is to promote European traditional games by organizing them based on different seasons, encouraging children to participate in physical activities while offering enjoyable alternatives rooted in cultural heritage. With traditional games being widely shared among the project partners, this initiative aims to make them accessible to various communities. In today's society, children's opportunities for exercise have become limited due to factors like reduced playgrounds, safety concerns, and the allure of virtual games. This project intends to combat these challenges by introducing children to traditional games from partner countries, providing diverse physical activity options suitable for different climate zones. By revitalizing and sharing these traditional games, the project contributes to the broader objective of fostering active and healthy lifestyles, as advocated by the European Union.
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Role of Smart Nest - Partner.