Your Mission. Our Technology.
For Free.
The merkaio Local Impact Initiative. We're looking for 3 non-profit projects in the Soest, Unna & Dortmund area that we can digitize.
- 3 Support Packages
- 100% Free
- Hellweg Region
You Do Great Work. But Modern Tech is Often Missing.
You're there for society - at the sports club, animal shelter, or food bank. But time and money for modern technology are often lacking. Fridges are checked manually, sports fields watered by guesswork. We want to change that.
What We Offer
We're an IoT company from Werl - sensors, data, and dashboards are our craft. With this initiative, we're giving back to the region.
No Costs
We handle planning, installation, and software development.
No Stress
We make sure it works. No IT overhead for you.
Real Help
Technology that saves time, reduces energy, or increases safety.
Our Support Packages
Lighthouse Project
- Engineering & Consulting
- Hardware up to €1,000 (sponsored)
- IoT Platform & Dashboard
Support Projects
- Engineering & Consulting
- IoT Platform & Dashboard
- €Hardware at cost price
Ideas to Inspire You
These are just examples - tell us your problem and we'll find the best solution.
Animal Shelter
Temperature monitoring in kennels or reptile houses.
Sports Club
Smart irrigation or floodlight control.
Food Bank / Food Sharing
Cold chain monitoring (HACCP) for food.
Fire Department / THW
Water level monitoring or fire pond levels.
Nature Conservation
Monitoring nesting boxes or soil moisture in community gardens.
Aid Services
Medication refrigerator monitoring.
How It Works
Fill Out the Short Form
Takes just 2 minutes. Tell us who you are and what your problem is.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
All applications received by then will be considered.
We'll Get Back to You
We select the projects and discuss the details personally.
Apply Now
Fill out the form and tell us about your project.
Leading companies worldwide trust merkaio
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from merkaio think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team!”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE, Germany

“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me.”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de, Germany

“I recently worked with Timo and the merkaio team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With merkaio, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE

“merkaio manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With merkaio's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
CEO Aphy B.V., Netherlands

“Counting on the merkaio team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
CEO Odiseo Solutions, Spain

“From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. They take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend merkaio without reservation!”
Sebastian Maier
CEO Yonju GmbH

“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and merkaio. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. merkaio took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back.”
Matthias Zimmermann
CEO Annota GmbH

“Robin and Timo provided excellent support! We received truly competent advice and will gladly return to their services in the future.”
Simon Deutsch
CEO WiseWhile UG

Let's start your IoT project. Digital and on-site.
We don't just deliver software - we deliver the complete solution. From selecting and installing sensors in your facility to secure cloud operations. Talk to engineers who can do both.
Your contact
Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect