Our Collective Pursuit
Our Collective
Pursuit
Our Collective Pursuit
We believe in sustainable agriculture, empowered farmers, and smarter solutions for crop protection that work with nature, not against it.
We believe in sustainable agriculture, empowered farmers, and smarter solutions for crop protection that work with nature, not against it.
We believe in sustainable agriculture, empowered farmers, and smarter solutions for crop protection that work with nature, not against it.
Recognition and Ahievements:
Recognition and Ahievements:
We're proud to be leading the transition to sustainable agriculture, developing solutions that protect both crops and the environment for future generations.
We're proud to be leading the transition to sustainable agriculture, developing solutions that protect both crops and the environment for future generations.
Winners of Innovate UK Young Innovator Award 2022/23
Featured in "21 to Watch" list 2024
IndieBio New York 2024
Supported by Cambridge Angels, Discovery Park Ventures and SOSV
Winners of Innovate UK Young Innovator Award 2022/23
Featured in "21 to Watch" list 2024
IndieBio New York 2024
Supported by Cambridge Angels, Discovery Park Ventures and SOSV
Our Story
During her PhD research in molecular microbiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Alicia discovered that certain microbes could naturally repel pests while remaining undetected, leading to more effective and sustainable pest protection. Chris brought his extensive experience in microbiome commercialization and bioinformatics to help transform this breakthrough into practical solutions for farmers. Together, they built BugBiome's insect behavioural screening platform that decodes complex insect-microbe interactions. This platform allows us to identify microbial solutions that outsmart pests naturally, without harming beneficial insects or the environment. What started as a scientific discovery has grown into a mission to develop novel pest protection through the power of nature's own defence mechanisms.
During her PhD research in molecular microbiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Alicia discovered that certain microbes could naturally repel pests while remaining undetected, leading to more effective and sustainable pest protection. Chris brought his extensive experience in microbiome commercialization and bioinformatics to help transform this breakthrough into practical solutions for farmers. Together, they built BugBiome's insect behavioural screening platform that decodes complex insect-microbe interactions. This platform allows us to identify microbial solutions that outsmart pests naturally, without harming beneficial insects or the environment. What started as a scientific discovery has grown into a mission to develop novel pest protection through the power of nature's own defence mechanisms.
During her PhD research in molecular microbiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Alicia discovered that certain microbes could naturally repel pests while remaining undetected, leading to more effective and sustainable pest protection. Chris brought his extensive experience in microbiome commercialization and bioinformatics to help transform this breakthrough into practical solutions for farmers. Together, they built BugBiome's insect behavioural screening platform that decodes complex insect-microbe interactions. This platform allows us to identify microbial solutions that outsmart pests naturally, without harming beneficial insects or the environment. What started as a scientific discovery has grown into a mission to develop novel pest protection through the power of nature's own defence mechanisms.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Alicia has a BSc in Biosciences from University of Liverpool, MSc in Epidemiology and a PhD in Disease Control from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is motivated by the damage insects cause in agriculture and human health and founded BugBiome to bring microbial alternatives to market.
Dr Alicia Showering H.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Alicia has a BSc in Biosciences from University of Liverpool, MSc in Epidemiology and a PhD in Disease Control from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is motivated by the damage insects cause in agriculture and human health and founded BugBiome to bring microbial alternatives to market.
Dr Alicia Showering H.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Alicia has a BSc in Biosciences from University of Liverpool, MSc in Epidemiology and a PhD in Disease Control from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is motivated by the damage insects cause in agriculture and human health and founded BugBiome to bring microbial alternatives to market.
Dr Alicia Showering H.
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Chris Mosedale has a BSci in Molecular & Cellular Biology, before joining a microbiome start-up in and supporting their journey through research and development management. With a background in commercialising early stage biotechnology, he supports the company in its commercial goals.
Chris Mosedale
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Chris Mosedale has a BSci in Molecular & Cellular Biology, before joining a microbiome start-up in and supporting their journey through research and development management. With a background in commercialising early stage biotechnology, he supports the company in its commercial goals.
Chris Mosedale
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Chris Mosedale has a BSci in Molecular & Cellular Biology, before joining a microbiome start-up in and supporting their journey through research and development management. With a background in commercialising early stage biotechnology, he supports the company in its commercial goals.
Chris Mosedale
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
A serial entrepreneur and strategic consultant specializing in biotechnology and innovation. He recently served as CEO of Isomerase (July 2023-April 2024) and previously held positions as Head of Commercialisation at the John Innes Centre and Non-Executive Director at Leaf Expression Systems. He focuses on venture building, technology transfer, and supporting organizations in commercializing research, particularly in sustainability and therapeutics. He is currently CEO of Onmiddan as of May 2024.
Dr Simon Asplan
Ag-tech Advisor
A serial entrepreneur and strategic consultant specializing in biotechnology and innovation. He recently served as CEO of Isomerase (July 2023-April 2024) and previously held positions as Head of Commercialisation at the John Innes Centre and Non-Executive Director at Leaf Expression Systems. He focuses on venture building, technology transfer, and supporting organizations in commercializing research, particularly in sustainability and therapeutics. He is currently CEO of Onmiddan as of May 2024.
Dr Simon Asplan
Ag-tech Advisor
A serial entrepreneur and strategic consultant specializing in biotechnology and innovation. He recently served as CEO of Isomerase (July 2023-April 2024) and previously held positions as Head of Commercialisation at the John Innes Centre and Non-Executive Director at Leaf Expression Systems. He focuses on venture building, technology transfer, and supporting organizations in commercializing research, particularly in sustainability and therapeutics. He is currently CEO of Onmiddan as of May 2024.
Dr Simon Asplan
Ag-tech Advisor
A Reader in Entomology who specializes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). He teaches courses on insect physiology, behavior, and plant health management at the MSc level. His research interests include biological control, biopesticides, insect behavior, and plant-insect interactions. He is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, chairs the BCPC Expert Working Group on Pests and Beneficials, and is a member of several professional organizations including the Insecticide Resistance Action Group.
Dr Tom Pope
Entomology Advisor
A Reader in Entomology who specializes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). He teaches courses on insect physiology, behavior, and plant health management at the MSc level. His research interests include biological control, biopesticides, insect behavior, and plant-insect interactions. He is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, chairs the BCPC Expert Working Group on Pests and Beneficials, and is a member of several professional organizations including the Insecticide Resistance Action Group.
Dr Tom Pope
Entomology Advisor
A Reader in Entomology who specializes in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). He teaches courses on insect physiology, behavior, and plant health management at the MSc level. His research interests include biological control, biopesticides, insect behavior, and plant-insect interactions. He is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, chairs the BCPC Expert Working Group on Pests and Beneficials, and is a member of several professional organizations including the Insecticide Resistance Action Group.
Dr Tom Pope
Entomology Advisor
An expert in biorational technologies with MSc and PhD degrees from Reading University. She specializes in developing and registering new biopesticides and biological control methods. She serves as Vice President of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association and holds various advisory positions, including board membership of the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. She has contributed significantly to international regulatory guidance for biorationals and edited "The Manual of Biocontrol Agents." She holds prestigious recognitions including Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies.
Roma Gwynn
Regulatory Advisor
An expert in biorational technologies with MSc and PhD degrees from Reading University. She specializes in developing and registering new biopesticides and biological control methods. She serves as Vice President of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association and holds various advisory positions, including board membership of the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. She has contributed significantly to international regulatory guidance for biorationals and edited "The Manual of Biocontrol Agents." She holds prestigious recognitions including Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies.
Roma Gwynn
Regulatory Advisor
An expert in biorational technologies with MSc and PhD degrees from Reading University. She specializes in developing and registering new biopesticides and biological control methods. She serves as Vice President of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association and holds various advisory positions, including board membership of the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. She has contributed significantly to international regulatory guidance for biorationals and edited "The Manual of Biocontrol Agents." She holds prestigious recognitions including Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies.
Roma Gwynn
Regulatory Advisor
A recent PhD graduate who combined engineering and entomology to study mosquito acoustics. Starting as an engineering undergraduate annoyed by mosquitoes in 2013, he worked as an acoustic engineer at BMW Group for 4 years before pursuing his PhD at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research focused on using acoustic measurement techniques to identify mosquitoes by their sound, aiming to help reduce mosquito-borne diseases. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of enstic, a company developing devices to understand insects for public and planetary health.
Dr Freddy Sarathchandra
Engineer and Advisor
A recent PhD graduate who combined engineering and entomology to study mosquito acoustics. Starting as an engineering undergraduate annoyed by mosquitoes in 2013, he worked as an acoustic engineer at BMW Group for 4 years before pursuing his PhD at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research focused on using acoustic measurement techniques to identify mosquitoes by their sound, aiming to help reduce mosquito-borne diseases. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of enstic, a company developing devices to understand insects for public and planetary health.
Dr Freddy Sarathchandra
Engineer and Advisor
A recent PhD graduate who combined engineering and entomology to study mosquito acoustics. Starting as an engineering undergraduate annoyed by mosquitoes in 2013, he worked as an acoustic engineer at BMW Group for 4 years before pursuing his PhD at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research focused on using acoustic measurement techniques to identify mosquitoes by their sound, aiming to help reduce mosquito-borne diseases. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of enstic, a company developing devices to understand insects for public and planetary health.
Dr Freddy Sarathchandra
Engineer and Advisor
Our Values
Our Values
Our Values
Green
Revolution 2.0
Our products are harnessing the power of nature's microbes to create sustainable, effective alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides.
Green
Revolution 2.0
Our products are harnessing the power of nature's microbes to create sustainable, effective alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides.
Green
Revolution 2.0
Our products are harnessing the power of nature's microbes to create sustainable, effective alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides.
Farmers
First
We're committed to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by farmers. Our products are designed to be cost-friendly and deliver effective pest control.
Farmers
First
We're committed to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by farmers. Our products are designed to be cost-friendly and deliver effective pest control.
Farmers
First
We're committed to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by farmers. Our products are designed to be cost-friendly and deliver effective pest control.
Simplicity is
Sophistication
We strive to create products that are easy to use and integrate seamlessly into existing farming practices, without compromising on effectiveness or sustainability.
Simplicity is
Sophistication
We strive to create products that are easy to use and integrate seamlessly into existing farming practices, without compromising on effectiveness or sustainability.
Simplicity is
Sophistication
We strive to create products that are easy to use and integrate seamlessly into existing farming practices, without compromising on effectiveness or sustainability.