Think Nord is an innovative system supporting the selection of educational services on foreign markets. The platform is intended for people with various types of disabilities: visually impaired, blind, with mobility limitations who are excluded from access to information.

Think Nord is a project of Think Poland, a company which has over ten years of experience in the educational market. It cooperates with over 200 educational agents around the world and carries out educational recruitment in more than 45 markets.

In the course of expanding the group of potential customers, the company noticed a marginalization of people with disabilities in this domain. During the pandemic, this phenomenon has accelerated. For this reason, the company is planning to focus its operations in the coming years on digital inclusion for people with special needs.
          

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Think Nord was created for people with disabilities interested in studying in Nordic and Baltic countries.

The platform will assist potential students with finding a study offer and completing all the formalities related to the university application, stay, insurance policy, and travel to a chosen country.

interaction with a user - at each stage it may send an online inquiry and contact the consultant

costs of education and stay calculator - key tool necessary to make a decision on moving to a different country

detailed guide about the courses and studies - conditions of study and required documents

visa application and assistance in obtaining a visa - we help in the whole process step by step

adaptation search engine for people with disabilities - which schools and universities offer necessary facilities

lot of additional information : ews, maps, evens, sport and recreational events, photos, videos

Project implementation Name of Beneficiary: Think Poland Sp. z o.o. Project title: Inclusive system of services supporting the choice of education abroad through POST PLUS - Platform of students transfer with special needs. Annex no. UWP-NORW.19.01.03-06-0002/20-02 Project Agreement no. UWP-NORW.19.01.03-06-0002/20-00 under the "Life enhancing technologies" scheme of the "Enterprise Development and Innovation" programme co-financed by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 Expenditure eligibility period: 18-03-2021 to 31-12-2023 Task no. 1: Development of the POST-PLUS system Task start date: 01.01.2021 Task completion date: 14.11.2023 Status of implementation: Within the framework of Task 1, activities have been initiated in the development of the POST PLUS system. A contract was signed with an external IT company Smart Education International Sp. z o.o. to create fully compatible new modules to increase the functionality of the system. The following modules within the following components have been implemented: development module (component A), reporting and analysis module (component A), marketing process automation module (component A), product knowledge base module - test / beta version part 1 (component B), product knowledge base module - final / production version part 2 (Component B), a customer module with full historical event data (Component C), a messaging module integrated with a mail module (Component C), a module for implementing alternative communication channels (Component C), a module for studying customer behavior and segmenting it (Component D), a module for monitoring internal conversions in the system or via externally supplied (API) (Component D), a module for an externally activated order creator by customers (API) (Component D). Within the framework of the task, a Software Specialist was hired under a contract, who is responsible for the modernization and adaptation of the Applicant's modules. In accordance with contract No. 1/8/2021 dated 24.11.2021, the system of services supporting the choice of foreign education was received. Developmental research by the R&D unit has also been carried out in accordance with contract 1/2022 dated 23.08.2022 - stages 5 of the contract have been completed. The first conference discussing the assumptions of the project was held, along with the encouragement of a network of foreign B2B partners. There was also conducted proceedings No. 1/3/2023 for the award of a public contract conducted by open tender for the subject of the order: construction of the framework of the POST PLUS web portal in the license model, together with the visa system. A contract was signed with the successful contractor for the construction of the POST PLUS Internet portal backbone in the license model together with the visa system, and all Components (from I to VII) were implemented. The proceedings, selection of the contractor also construction of the backbone of the POST PLUS mobile application in the licensing model was completed. According to the contract, all 6 Components have been realized. A conference promoting Think Nord at the largest education fair, ICEF Berlin, is also scheduled for November. Two study visits to Oslo (Norway) have also been realized on the dates: 31.10.2023 - 05.11.2023 (2 people) and 12.11.2023 - 14.11.2023 (1 person). The project also included legal counseling and the development of an SEO strategy. Modification of the POST PLUS system with the validation results was also implemented. The beneficiary also decided to cover the implementation of other costs related to the project from its own funds.

Task no. 2: Completed. As part of Task No. 2, the POST PLUS system was implemented. Two Implementation Specialists are responsible for the implementation of the POST PLUS system. A study visit was also held. Task start date: 15.11.2023 - Task completion date:: 29.02.2024 Status of implementation: Implemented Applications for payment: 9 applications for reimbursement have been submitted. - Application No. 1 for the period from 01.01.2021 to 28.02.2022 - Application No. 2 for the period from 01.03.2022 to 15.07.2022 - Application No. 3 for the period from 16.07.2022 to 23.12.2022 - Application no. 4 for the period from 24.12.2022 to 30.05.2023 - Application no 5 for the period from 31.05.2023 to 18.07.2023 - Application no 6 for the period from 19.07.2023 to 13.09.2023 - Application no 7 for the period from 14.09.2023 to 27.11.2023 - Application no 8 for the period from 28.11.2023 to 31.01.2024 - Application no. 9 for the period from 01.02.2024 to 29.02.2024 Communication Plan: Information and communication duties are carried out in accordance with the developed Communication Plan in order to inform the largest possible audience about the project. It shall be implemented in accordance with the rules contained in Appendix 3 to the Regulations. Information and Communication Requirements of the EEA Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014 - 2021. List of outreach activities related to the Think Nord project: Think Poland Conference - December 2022 Study Tour, Finland, Lappeenranta 2023 Arrival of a business mission from Thailand - March 2023 Think Poland conference at international ICEF Africa, Cape Town - June 2023 (https://www.icef.com/events/icef-africa-2023/) ICEF Germany conference, Berlin - November 2023 (https://www.icef.com/events/icef-berlin-2023/) Think Poland conference on NET24 - Poland, Warsaw - October 2023 Study Tour , Thailand Road-Show - November 2023 Study Tour, Norway, Oslo, No. 1 - November 2023 Study Tour, Norway, Oslo, No. 2 - November 2023 Study Tour, Latvia, Riga, No. 3 - February 2024 Think Poland Conference with strategic partner ELT and its distribution network Turkey, Istanbul - January 2024 Conference Tour, Turkey, Istanbul, Bursa, Adana - March 2024

Last week, a conference summarizing the THINK NORD project was held, organized by Think Poland in the conference hall of the University of Warsaw (19.04.2024). The conference was dedicated to presenting the goals and results of the project, which resulted in the creation of an innovative platform enabling studying in English in Northern European countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, and Finland) for people with disabilities. Participants had the opportunity to learn more about selected universities and services for students. Participation in the event was FREE, and FREE REFRESHMENTS were also provided. Details regarding the location and time of future meetings will be communicated via email in the near future.

The project is implemented under grant agreement no. UWP-NORW.19.01.03-06-0002/20-00 under the "Technologies to make life easier" scheme of the "Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development" program co-financed by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014-2021.

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