The SMARTinfeld smart village model project in Thuringia is an innovative initiative by the municipality of Martinfeld to use IoT applications optimised for rural areas. The local company Alpha-Omega Technology is leading the project, which uses the IoT technology LoRaWAN to gain knowledge and skills that can be transferred to other IoT projects in other communities.

One goal of smart village projects is to attract young families and skilled workers to the region through the provision of modern infrastructure and the smart use of IoT. By improving the quality of life for residents and using resources more effectively, many of the current challenges faced by municipalities can be addressed. Tangible benefits and the relief of public budgets, increase residents' support for municipal IoT projects.