Briefing 2025

Initial situation

When household appliances suddenly break down, it usually means frustration, high costs, and additional electronic waste. But what if consumers had more freedom of choice? What if spare parts, controls, and designs were openly accessible and repairs and adjustments were back in their own hands?

Our challenge

This is exactly where our challenge comes in: "Back in Control” asks what an open, modular, and sustainable future for household appliances could look like. From app or touchscreen controls to classic buttons – the choice should be up to the users again.

A first prototype already exists: MyGenWashy, an open-source washing machine control system that was developed in just three days as part of a hackathon. Now Mariahilfer i, IoT Austria, and Smander.com are looking for creative minds and committed companies who want to drive forward the democratization of technology in everyday life.

Impressions and Infos

Video from the end of the MyGenWashy hackathon:

Our Call to Action

Whether it's exchanging ideas, co-creation in hackathons, or the path to market-ready implementation – we invite you to work with us on a new generation of open household appliances.

Your contact persons

Clemens Mayer
smander.com
Founder & Manager
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Patrick Awart
IoT Austria & Mariahilfer i
President
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About us

smander.com

Smander is the purpose-built solution designed to help makers and small businesses achieve CE compliance for their products. Navigating the various EU directives and regulations regarding product safety can be a nightmare, especially for new businesses. While it is theoretically possible to achieve full CE compliance independently, the process often involves significant roadblocks.

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IoT Austria

IoT Austria – The Austrian Internet of Things Network – is an independent, non-profit association that offers users, developers, and organizations (companies, research and educational institutions, associations, government agencies, political bodies, NGOs) a platform for exchanging ideas on technical and social issues related to the IoT. The sharing of knowledge, experience, contacts, and resources is intended to promote the responsible integration of IoT applications and thus offer added value to society.

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Mariahilfer i

The group for all interested parties, doers, implementers, supporters, and residents. These are our topics: energy community, green facades, and circular economy expansion of existing buildings.

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