Study goals
To analyze how a social fintech structures its value proposition through social and digital innovation, based on the application of the Sustainable Business Model Canvas and EcoCanvas in the case of Banco Palmas.
Relevance / originality
The study addresses an emerging topic—social fintechs—and contributes with an unprecedented analysis of social innovation in the financial sector, using two complementary models to assess social, economic, and digital impacts in low-income communities.
Methodology / approach
This is a descriptive-exploratory research with a qualitative approach, grounded in a literature review and document analysis, employing content analysis techniques applied to the Banco Palmas business model.
Main results
Banco Palmas demonstrates a strong social mission and innovative use of digital technologies, with significant impacts on financial inclusion, local economic strengthening, gender equality, and sustainability, consolidating itself as a benchmark in social finance in Brazil.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study advances the application of the Sustainable Business Model Canvas and EcoCanvas to social impact businesses, providing a robust analytical framework to understand social fintech models anchored in innovation and social mission.
Social / management contributions
The research shows that social fintechs can transform local economies and promote financial inclusion by combining technological innovation with social commitment, offering valuable insights for public policy makers and social enterprise managers.