The heat transition is a team sport
The team behind ShiftUp combines experience in renewable energy and software development, united by a shared vision of a future-oriented energy transition.
Shaping the future together
For us, thinking ahead means delivering practical solutions today. We develop approaches that are adaptable, learn from experience and are created together with local stakeholders. Technology is a tool – collaboration is what really matters.
To make energy renovation more accessible, we rely on transparent formats that inform, build trust and activate people locally. Clear, non-binding processes form the basis for collective decision-making.
Continuously developing solutions together
Our work is shaped by the needs of our partners. We continuously refine our approaches and adapt them to local contexts, with the aim of creating robust solutions to complex challenges that work in the long term.
ShiftUp works in a European network with partner organisations. We share knowledge and resources, engage in the Energiesprong Global Alliance and develop new, transferable approaches for transforming the building stock through EU-funded projects.
Our closest partners
Our origins
Development of idea and prototype in EU project Interreg NSR Stronghouse
Piloting effective citizen outreach with scientific support from the University of Vechta
Founding of the company CoBenefit and projects in the municipal sector
Relaunch of the platform as ShiftUp and start of the development partnership with dena
Our values
Joint efforts and diversity lead to the creative solutions that we bring to the world.
We are not dissuaded from our convictions and proactively pursue innovative paths.
We tackle complex tasks and challenges in a focussed and efficient manner.
Our leadership team
Florian Bonert
CEO
CEO
Florian has over ten years of experience working with start-up teams focused on sustainable construction and the energy transition. With a M.Sc. Sustainable Business and Innovation, he brings extensive expertise in developing digital tools, coordinating stakeholders and driving strategic innovation. For more than eight years, he has been working on demand aggregation for climate-friendly building solutions and the digitalisation of renovation and installation processes.
Florian is a co-founder of the industry initiative Ohne Hände keine Wende, which brings together leading renewable energy companies to address the skills shortage.
At ShiftUp, Florian focuses on business development and sales. In EU-funded projects, he leads the implementation of flagship projects in Germany.
Dennis Kamau Njuguna
CTO
CTO
Dennis has more than eight years of experience in full-stack development and leading technical teams. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Technology and has built core technical infrastructures in the finance and insurance sectors.
Dennis is a co-founder of the industry initiative Ohne Hände keine Wende, which brings together leading renewable energy companies to address the skills shortage.
At ShiftUp, Dennis focuses on the further development of our platform and the coordination of technical resources.
Leon Trippel
Strategic Advisor
Strategic Advisor
Leon has over nine years of experience in consulting and the development of renewable energy projects with public-sector stakeholders. He holds a B.A. Business Ethics and a BA in Cultural Studies.
Leon co-founded the industry initiative Ohne Hände keine Wende and led it during its early years. At ansvar2030 / DISTRICT ENERGY, he heads the development of large-scale photovoltaic projects.
At ShiftUp, Leon focuses on corporate strategy and the expansion of our partner network.
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