Overview

GRNshift is an online platform which helps empower sustainable living by connecting homeowners with tailored sustainable technology solutions. By providing data insights and recommendations, homeowners are equipped with the information and tools to take on green retrofit projects with ease.

Timeline

Homeowners will fall behind in the energy transition without easy access to sustainable technology solutions.

Problem

User Research

Age Range: 35-50.

Occupation: Homeowner, Tenant, Contractor.

Household Type: Fully-detached, Semi-detached, Condo.

Budget: $5,000-$15,000, $20,000-$50,000, $50,000 +

Level of Knowledge: Aware of sustainable technologies but uncertain of the most suitable option.

International Market Validation

Canada, 2023

Home Incubator: Innovation Hub, Carleton University

Stage: Incubation

As a recipient of the Mitacs Entrepreneur International Grant, I was explored international markets.

France, 2023

Host Incubator: NEOMA Business School (Paris)

Stage: Market Research

Australia, 2023

Host Incubator: Ventures, University of Queensland

Stage: International Validation

Finland, 2024

Host Incubator: Urban Tech, Aalto University

Stage: Prototype Development

Austria, 2024

Host Incubator: Impact Hub, Vienna

Stage: Prototype Development

Figma Mock-Ups

Energy Profile and Tailored Matches Page

At this stage in the user journey, homeowners have provided all relevant information and get their energy profile free of charge.

A one-time fee is processed to access tailored sustainable technologies and available incentives.

Project Management Dashboard

At this stage in the user journey, homeowners have selected a technology option and initiated their retrofit projects. This dashboard acts as a one-stop shop for all project items.