About the team
Nodiculture exists to create trusted solutions to offset the use of chemical fertilisers in farming. Our research aims to revolutionise the delivery systems that microbial science relies on to be more consistent, effective and practical and support the day-to-day realities of farming. Our team brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling technology-led businesses, developing microbial agricultural products and the use of these products to support plant health and sustainable agricultural production.
Tristan Bush
Chief Executive Officer
Tristan has deep experience in building and scaling complex businesses that allow new technologies to exist in the real world, these have serviced the manufacturing, legal services, utility infrastructure and food production industries, providing hardware and software solutions. Tristan grew up in a farming community in rural Australia which developed his personal connection to and understanding of the challenges faced by growers and the limitations of products and systems that are currently available to them.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi (Viji) Gunasekaran
Chief Scientific Officer
Viji has spent six years in research & development at a high-growth agritech company, leading a portfolio of more than 10 microbial products from discovery through product development and commercial licensing. She holds a PhD in Microbiology and an academic background in Biotechnology. Viji believes that the challenge is no longer just about discovering new effective microbes; it is translating their potential into dependable performance under real farming conditions. She is focused on making microbial products more reliable, so growers can trust what they're getting.
Supported by CARBON13
This project is being developed through the Carbon13 Venture Builder, which supports founders from scientific, technical and commercial backgrounds to develop scalable ventures addressing major climate challenges.
Through the programme, we are testing the scientific, environmental and commercial potential of the project while building relationships with growers, industry experts and potential partners.