FIWARE is an open source platform that provides core digital infrastructure and a library of APIs to enable the development of Future Internet applications. The FIWARE platform includes Generic Enablers that provide common functions through APIs, allowing applications to be built in a modular way. Context information from IoT devices and other sources can be managed through the FIWARE NGSI API. This provides a standard way to retrieve and update attribute values that characterize real-world entities. FIWARE aims to foster an open ecosystem for entrepreneurs, technology providers, and data owners to build innovative applications.