Den Haag Launches Internship for Smart City Data Explorations
The Hague, Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Den Haag introduces an internship focusing on FIWARE to enhance smart city data usage, aiming to tackle urban issues like pollution and climate change.
Internship Overview and Objectives
The municipality of Den Haag has launched a forward-looking internship program within its Digital Innovation & Smart City Expertise Center. This initiative is designed to explore the potential of the FIWARE platform, which is an open-source technology standard for data management. The project’s primary focus is on evaluating the suitability of the FIWARE standard for enabling access to Smart City data. The aim is to develop a demonstrator that can unlock and visualize this data through innovative applications, thereby addressing urban challenges like air pollution and climate change [1][2].
Details and Requirements of the Internship
The internship is targeted at students enrolled in ICT-related programs, such as Computer Science or Data Science. Candidates are expected to have knowledge of data flows, API standards, and programming skills, particularly in Python. The position requires a commitment of at least four days per week for a period of three to six months, with the internship start date ranging from late August to early September 2025, with flexibility up to November 2025. The internship offers a gross monthly stipend of €652 based on a 36-hour workweek [2].
The Role of the Expertise Center
Den Haag’s Expertisecentrum Digitale Innovatie & Smart City plays a critical role in developing digital innovations that tackle societal challenges. This internship aligns with broader municipal efforts, including projects like the Living Lab Scheveningen, where smart infrastructure such as sensor-equipped light poles collects valuable urban data. The center collaborates with various stakeholders including municipal services, other governments, and academic institutions to enhance the functionality of Smart City environments [1][3].
Den Haag’s Commitment to Smart City Development
The internship program underscores Den Haag’s commitment to advancing smart city initiatives as part of the Netherlands’ broader innovation strategy. The emphasis on using data-driven technologies like FIWARE highlights the city’s approach to fostering sustainable urban development. The municipality aims to leverage this internship to bridge local academic talent with practical urban innovation, setting an example of how data autonomy and smart solutions can significantly improve urban living conditions and environmental health [2][4].