According to international analyses, small and medium-sized enterprises in Småland are characterised by weak growth and need to invest in growth and innovation. One of the future technologies that is supposed to affect a large number of business models is the Internet of Things (IoT), which means that more and more devices are connected to the Internet. For SMEs to adapt their activities early on to the new technology may be crucial for their future existence. In order to IoT future-proof SMEs in Småland, good examples need to be made visible, the level of knowledge increased, as well as experiments carried out. Experimental technology development rooted in the company’s strategy has proven to be crucial to understanding how technology can be used and used in innovation processes. Against this background, Linnaeus University has been working with IoT since autumn 2019 and has established a close collaboration with Kalmar Energi and Wexnet who have extensive experience in infrastructure issues. In the project, the partners want to further develop their IoT lab in Kalmar towards the target group SMF, and to build a lab in Växjö. The aim is to create a permanent infrastructure that will provide a neutral meeting place for SMEs, researchers and students to meet, test the technology and develop together. The main activities of the project consist of knowledge-enhancing activities such as inspirational lectures and seminars, but also workshops, as well as open lab days where SMEs can experiment with technology. We also plan to implement student collaboration activities with a focus on IoT together with SMEs, as well as pilot case for collaborative research.