Den Haag Announces Top 10 Finalists for 2025 Government Innovation Award
Den Haag, Saturday, 13 September 2025.
The city of Den Haag has unveiled ten finalists for the prestigious ‘Government Innovation of the Year 2025’ award, chosen from 32 high-quality submissions, emphasizing the importance of innovation in public services.
Innovation in Public Services
The city of Den Haag has announced the ten finalists for the ‘Government Innovation of the Year 2025’ award, highlighting the emphasis on innovation within public services. This announcement was made by the jury chair, Jan van Zanen, who is also the mayor of Den Haag. The award aims to recognize outstanding government innovations that can inspire further advancements across the Netherlands [1][2].
The Finalists
The shortlisted projects include a diverse range of initiatives, such as ARI-A by the NVWA, which focuses on intelligent document processing for trade and transport documents, and DiTeCT 2.0 by IGJ, a digital monitoring tool designed to enhance medical care. Other finalists include the Data Accounting Tool by JenV for consistent data management and an innovative strategy for high-quality concrete recycling by Rijkswaterstaat [1].
Innovation and Sustainability
Additionally, the Open Dataspace Lab, a collaborative project by Rijkswaterstaat and partners, presents a safe and efficient method for data sharing between public and private sectors. The Rainlevelr project, developed by the Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, aims to prevent waterlogging through collaboration with the greenhouse horticulture sector. These projects underscore a commitment to sustainability and innovation in addressing public sector challenges [1].
Vision for the Future
The shortlisted initiatives are set to inspire future innovations in public governance, with the winner to be announced at the Government Awards ceremony on 27 November 2025. This event will serve as a platform to showcase the potential of innovative solutions in public services, encouraging other public entities to adopt similar forward-thinking approaches [1][2].