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.