DKSR, short for Daten-Kompetenzzentrum für Städte und Regionen, is a Berlin-based German organisation focused on helping cities and regions use data for public decision-making. Founded in 2021, DKSR positions itself as a data specialist for sustainable and resilient urban development. Its core idea is simple: urban complexity becomes easier to manage when data from different departments and organisations can be connected, analysed and visualised in one place.
The company’s main product is CIVORA, a modular and open data platform for cities and regions. CIVORA combines a data catalogue, dashboards, analytics tools and digital twin functions. DKSR says the platform is designed to support legally compliant data sharing across administrative boundaries while maintaining data sovereignty and high security. The system also includes role-based access and governance features, which are meant to reflect municipal workflows and help administrations work with decentralised data more efficiently.
DKSR’s activities go beyond software. The organisation also offers consulting, capacity building, training and tailored data services. Its work covers urban data infrastructure, data governance and the practical use of data for planning, controlling and reporting. According to DKSR, CIVORA is used for applications in mobility, climate, energy, economy and administration, and can support both static and real-time analysis.
Geographically, DKSR works mainly in German-speaking contexts but has a broader European reach. The company says it has worked with more than 70 municipalities in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and the United States, and has contributed to European research projects. Its stated mission is to help public authorities move from isolated data silos to shared, evidence-based urban management.