Legal name: Smart Nest
Country : Latvia
Region : Riga
City : Riga
Website: www.smart-nest.eu

SMART NEST is an SME specialising in digitisation and the creation of new and innovative technologies. The company stands out for its extensive experience in the field of adult education, bringing leading technological expertise to the consortium. Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the sector, SMART NEST is able to contribute significantly to the design of advanced educational resources and the implementation of state-of-the-art solutions.
In addition to their technological expertise, SMART NEST plays an active role in promoting digitisation and digital skills in the context of adult education. To this end, the company regularly organises seminars focused on digitisation and digital skills. These seminars build on the results of previous projects, ensuring a practical and experience-based approach to promoting digital skills among adults.
A crucial aspect of SMART NEST’s collaboration with the consortium concerns their direct involvement with adult education institutions and training centres. In this context, SMART NEST actively works to promote digitisation and digital training within these centres, thus helping to ensure access to state-of-the-art educational resources for a diverse audience of adults in training.
In terms of developing educational resources, SMART NEST makes innovative use of the latest e-learning solutions. Their expertise translates into interactive modules that incorporate a wide range of visual materials, including photos, short videos and quizzes. These modules are designed to be highly interactive, offering features such as ‘click & reveal’ buttons, hotspots and interactive tests. These materials can be delivered both in informal environments, such as websites accessible from mobile devices, and in formal settings, using learning management systems and adhering to the SCORM protocol.
In addition, the founder of SMART NEST, Juris Riekstins, has extensive experience in evaluating and incubating business ideas. Since 2013, he has evaluated and advised more than 200 start-ups, monitoring the implementation of their business plans during the early stages of operations. This expertise translates into a practical and results-oriented perspective in supporting emerging entrepreneurs on their path to success.