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Ignite Change. lead with data.

Welcome to SPARK - Datum Republic's immersive youth program advancing innovation, privacy, and equity in health technology.

What is SPARK?

SPARK = Sovereignty • Privacy • Access • Republic • Knowledge

SPARK is Datum Republic's youth internship and fellowship initiative designed to nurture the next generation of ethical, data-driven changemakers.  Focused on real-world problem-solving, SPARK introduces participants to health data interoperability, innovation, data rights, and digital ethics - all while working on projects that make a real impact.


Whether you're interested in public health, AI, design, or social change, SPARK equips you with tools to explore it - and the mentorship to go further.

Why SPARK Exists

At Datum Republic, we believe data should serve people — not the other way around. The SPARK Program exists to:

  • Elevate youth voices in tech and public health

  • Promote ethical, privacy-centered innovation

  • Empower communities to lead their own data futures

  • Train young professionals to think critically, act boldly, and lead with compassion

SPARK is more than a learning experience — it’s a movement to reclaim how we design the future of care.

Real Projects

Contribute to healthcare innovation and data equity projects

Mentorship

Learn directly from leaders in health tech, informatics, and policy

Workshops

Weekly sessions on interoperability, privacy, cybersecurity, data and more 

Capstone

Design and present a final project to peers and professions

Virtual.
Flexible.
Impactful.

SPARK is a virtual, Monday - Thursday program structured around deliverables, not micromanagement.  Interns are trusted as creative contributors and treated as professionals from Day 1.

We provide guidance, structure, and resources - you bring your spark!

  • 8-week program

  • Up to 25 hours per week

  • ​Remote teamwork

  • Dedicated intern portal

  • Weekly guest speakers + office hours

Is SPARK Right for You?

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You might love SPARK if you...

  • Are curious about tech, data, or healthcare
     

  • Want to help communities thrive
     

  • Believe privacy and access should go hand in hand
     

  • Are ready to collaborate and create

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We welcome students who are...

  • Ages 16 - 24
     

  • From NYC or eligible SYEP partners
     

  • Comfortable working virtually
     

  • Eager to grow, learn, and challenge the status quo

Ready to Spark Something Big?

We're looking for dreamers, doers, and digital leaders.  If that sounds like you, we want you on this journey.  Join the republic!

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