ekipa - ESG Impact Dashboard - Transparency on funding social housing and communities

BayernLB / BayernLabo is looking for innovative partners to design a future-oriented ESG/KPI dashboard that makes the impact of funding for social housing and communities transparent, comparable and forward-looking. The goal: better indicators, better visualisation and a clearer understanding of how funding contributes to sustainability from different stakeholder perspectives. Both conceptual and technical approaches are welcome.

Who can participate?

This challenge is open to a broad range of innovators, including:

startups & scaleups working on ESG, analytics, data modelling or visualization
research teams in sustainability, data science, public policy or impact measurement
specialised consultancies with experience in ESG/SDG logic, indicators or dashboard design
tech providers capable of building adaptable prototypes or data structures

#SDGAnalytics #ESGAnalytics #PublicSectorInnovation #ImpactReporting

Process

1. Application via Platform

Solution providers submit their application through the ekipa platform until the deadline.

2. Get-to-Know Conversations

Short digital sessions (30–45 minutes) with selected providers to:

clarify open questions
understand conceptual feasibility and methodological approach
discuss assumptions, stakeholder perspectives and potential data sources,
align expectations on scope, next steps and required collaboration level

3. Kick-Off Workshop & Scoping

Selected partners join an on-site or virtual workshop to:

align on goals, stakeholder needs and success criteria,
refine the indicator logic, data assumptions and modelling approach,
clarify methodological frameworks (e.g., SDG logic, impact design, visual structure),
outline what a first prototype or dashboard concept should demonstrate,
agree on the timeline and responsibilities for the upcoming phase.

The outcome is a clear scope, required budget and work plan for the concept/prototype phase. Depending on the budget there will be a go/ no-go decision by BayernLB.

4. PoC Building

The selected solution providers develop and refine their approaches based on the agreed scope together with BayernLabo. Depending on the approach, this may include:

developing a refined KPI/indicator system,
designing a structural logic for how data and insights are connected,
creating visual drafts or low-fidelity prototypes,
integrating forward-looking elements (e.g., climate, demographic scenarios),
preparing a clear stakeholder-oriented impact narrative.

BayernLabo provides:

access to public documents, SDG methodology, and clarifications as needed,
feedback opportunities with subject-matter experts to ensure alignment with real needs,
guidance on stakeholder expectations and practical applicability

5. Rollout Evaluation & Next Steps

Both BayernLabo and the partner jointly evaluate the technical results, commercial potential and strategic fit. Together, both sides decide on the most suitable next steps, including:

extension or refinement of the prototype,
potential co-development agreements or partnership models e.g supplier relationship