{"id":18,"date":"2025-12-28T22:04:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T22:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-10-01T10:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:28:20","slug":"heartware-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/en\/projekti-heartware\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Heartware"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"panel page-body\" aria-labelledby=\"heartware-title\"><div class=\"stack\"><div class=\"section-head\"><p class=\"label\">Heartware initiative<\/p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"heartware-title\">How is Project Heartware connected to Nexpert\u2019s services?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"feature-row\"><div class=\"prose\"><p>In practice, it is a development environment where we test and develop human-centered workshop models, learning methods, and ways of using AI together with participants. The goal is to prevent digital exclusion, strengthen digital skills, and lower the threshold for using new technologies in everyday life.<\/p><p>The insights gained from the workshops help us better understand different user needs, barriers to learning, and the conditions required for successful implementation. At the same time, we develop practical AI workshops based on real experiences rather than purely theoretical assumptions.<\/p><p>The same principles also guide Nexpert\u2019s client work. We use the experience gained from Project Heartware when developing AI workshops, deployment management, and digital solutions that support people in practical work, learning, and decision-making. In this way, Project Heartware serves as a bridge between social impact and practical business development.<\/p><\/div><figure class=\"logo-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Heartware-1.png\" alt=\"Logo of the Nexpert Heartware project\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"panel page-body\" aria-labelledby=\"tavoitteet-title\"><div class=\"stack\"><div class=\"section-head\"><p class=\"label\">Our Values<\/p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"tavoitteet-title\">Project goals<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"numbered-grid cols-4\"><div><span class=\"num\">01<\/span><h3>Participation<\/h3><p>Inclusiveness\nWe deliver pro bono AI and digital literacy workshops to underrepresented groups, ensuring no one is left behind<\/p><\/div><div><span class=\"num\">02<\/span><h3>Practicality<\/h3><p>Practicality\nWe design and test workshop models in real\u2011life environments, focusing on solutions that strengthen everyday work<\/p><\/div><div><span class=\"num\">03<\/span><h3>Sustainability<\/h3><p>We create scalable, responsible operating models that support organisations and communities long\u2011term<\/p><\/div><div><span class=\"num\">04<\/span><h3>Co-creation<\/h3><p>We build solutions together with participants, applying AI and digital tools through active collaboration<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"panel page-body\" aria-labelledby=\"tyot-title\"><div class=\"stack\"><div class=\"section-head\"><p class=\"label\">References<\/p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"tyot-title\">Examples of our work<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"numbered-image-grid cols-2\"><div><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Blog-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Nexpert Project Heartware and El\u00e4keliitto South-H\u00e4me District \u2013 Tanja Karonen leads the workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><span class=\"num\">01<\/span><h3>South H\u00e4me District Pension Association<\/h3><p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Project Heartware\u2019s first pilot partnered with the South H\u00e4me District Pension Association to explore how AI could support seniors in their everyday association work. The workshops began with listening to participants\u2019 needs and then moved to hands\u2011on experimentation, ultimately showing how AI can save time, improve communication, and create engaging materials.<\/p><p><strong>Outcome:<\/strong> The result was stronger self-confidence, practical tools for everyday tasks, and an understanding that seniors can adopt meaningful digital solutions when they are introduced clearly and inclusively.<\/p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/en\/case-elakeliitto-etela-hameen-piiri-when-curiosity-turns-into-agency\/\">Read the case <svg class=\"arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 10h13M11 5l5 5-5 5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><div><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Practising3-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Heartware workshop at KRIS\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><span class=\"num\">02<\/span><h3>KRIS Ry<\/h3><p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Project Heartware partnered with Kris Tampere to support people rebuilding their lives after substance abuse or crime. The workshops focused first on creating psychological safety and confidence, then moved to practical digital skills like CV creation and everyday AI applications.<\/p><p><strong>Outcome:<\/strong> The result showed clear development in self-confidence, curiosity, and a communal sense of achievement \u2013 participants experienced genuine learning moments, joy, and motivation to continue developing their skills.<\/p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"\/en\/case-kris-tampere-strengthening-agency-through-human-centric-ai\/\">Read the case <svg class=\"arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 10h13M11 5l5 5-5 5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"panel page-body\" aria-labelledby=\"kuvat-title\"><div class=\"stack\"><div class=\"section-head\"><p class=\"label\">Photos<\/p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"kuvat-title\">From the workshops<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"photo-grid\"><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Blog-2.6-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The Finnish Pensioners&#039; Association South H\u00e4me District - Project Heartware, Nexpert AI workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><figcaption>South H\u00e4me District Pension Association<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Blog-2.3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"El\u00e4keliitto Etel\u00e4-H\u00e4meen piiri: When curiosity turns into agency - Project Heartware, Nexpert workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><figcaption>South H\u00e4me District Pension Association<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/190-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Project Heartware - Tanja Karonen leads an AI workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><figcaption>Project Heartware<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC4896-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Nexpert Projects Heartware\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><figcaption>Nexpert Projects Heartware<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC4903-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Nexpert Project Heartware Workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC4911-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Nexpert Project Heartware Workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Kris_Tampere_1-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Heartware workshop in KRIS in Tampere\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><figcaption>Heartware workshop at KRIS<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><div class=\"frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nexpert.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_0589_KRIS_Tre_Ryhm_harjoitus-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"KRIS Tampere, group exercise in the Heartware workshop\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"panel page-body\" aria-label=\"Are you interested in AI workshops?\"><div class=\"cta-panel is-gold\"><div class=\"cta-copy\"><h3>Are you interested in AI workshops?<\/h3><p>Tell us why your members would benefit from an AI workshop. Project Heartware shows how Nexpert works in practice - contact us to discuss how we can work together.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"lead-cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=EBdXP80NN0K-WmLeM319NAFK7xFVl3lDl-Gx-cM1Zd1UNEo4R05OUEczWEZGTEE1TzFBQUI2WTlONy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is Nexpert\u2019s corporate social responsibility initiative, showcasing how human\u2011centred AI and digital transformation can be applied in practice. 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