Iivantiira Village Association is a non-profit organization, which on a voluntary and self-reliant basis improves the life conditions of inhabitants of the village neighborhood and the working conditions of local enterprises. The village has been -- in terms of finances and voluntary work input -- the driving force in the construction of the village fiber network in north-western Kuhmo, Finland.

As next step in smart village development, the village will construct a wireless LoRaWan network which can surpass problems created by long-term electric breakdowns occurring in the region. Apart from being an aid for the local rescue services, this will also speed up the adoption of IoT technology, which is an essential building block in moving towards information society.

The first outdoor gateway was established in December 2020, at Hirvivaara as the result of partnership with the local telecom.