Submissions closedESG 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
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