An approach to interdisciplinary value creation based on an open sensor network was presented by KIT TECO at the workshop “IoT applications that create value for industry” ([http://iot-conference.org]). Till Riedel showed SmartAQnet’s approach to increase the spatial and temporal measurement resolution for PM values ​​with the help of various sensors to enable new applications. In particular, challenges of different data qualities and new business models based on the Internet of Things were discussed.