ExpAct – Experience keep people active
With ExpAct, older persons can offer their experience and knowledge to organisations and companies, contribute added value in the society and stay active.
ExpAct was developed to ensure that the valuable experience, skills and expertise of older people continue to benefit society and the labour market even after they have retired. The aim of the project was to develop a software framework that can be used to create platforms connecting older people with organisations, businesses and private individuals.
By combining innovative matching algorithms, a specially developed taxonomy and user-centred development, ExpAct supports the exchange of knowledge and experience between generations. At the same time, the project opens up new opportunities for older people to participate actively in society and the workplace.
Impact in practice
As part of the ExpAct project, a software framework was developed that enables the straightforward set-up and operation of platforms for facilitating the sharing of older people’s experience and skills. Intelligent matching mechanisms allow individuals, organisations and businesses to be specifically connected with experienced professionals and experts.
The project helps to promote the active participation of older people in social and professional life. At the same time, businesses, charitable organisations and society as a whole benefit from access to valuable experiential knowledge that might otherwise be lost. By promoting exchange, engagement and lifelong learning, ExpAct supports active and healthy ageing.
| Project name | ExpAct – Experience Activation |
| Project period | January 2020 – June 2022 |
| Funding programme | Active & Assisted Living Programme (AAL) |
| Project lead | University of Innsbruck – Institute of Management and Marketing |
| Project partners | University of Innsbruck ZHAW – Zurich University of Applied Sciences Andrássy University of Budapest AlpNet Engineering AG Aktivsenioren Bayern e.V. Eurac Research Ethical Software Cooperativa Sociale Onlus PowerAge Foundation |
Further information
Further information on ExpAct, as well as on the technologies developed, pilot applications and project results, can be found on the official project website. The project demonstrates how digital technologies can help to highlight the experiences of older people, promote the transfer of knowledge between generations and enable new forms of social participation.
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