The vision
Monitor soil change as it happens.
SensorC is developing next-generation soil sensors. We use electrochemical technology to continuously measure dynamic soil carbon and nutrient signals.
“Nature underpins over $13 trillion in economic value, representing 12% of global GDP, yet the nature-related data needed to price risk, direct capital, and scale sustainable finance does not exist at the cost, quality, or speed markets demand. With finance flows to nature-based solutions at roughly $220 billion in 2023, a fraction of the $1.9 trillion directed toward climate, the gap between ambition and action remains vast, and a key challenge is measurement.”
The gap
Decisions are daily, the data is not.
Soil is a dynamic living resource. But we measure it in a static way.
Carbon and nitrogen data represent the life potential of soils, but are measured in samples collected years apart, not as soils fluctuate in response to water, weather, biology and management.
The platform
Useful data for decision-makers.
Chemistry is the driver of soil function. Our platform combines electrochemical sensors, calibration science, connected data systems and modelling to translate complex soil biogeochemical signals into a real-time decision-making system for land managers.
Electrochemical sensors
Sensor-on-a-chip measurement, in-situ and continuous.
Calibration science
Self-calibrating signals that resist drift and fouling.
Connected data
Time series across locations, depths and conditions.
Modelling
Ground truth that strengthens the models built on top.
The fit
The measurement layer beneath the next generation of environmental intelligence.
SensorC is designed to complement laboratory analysis, proximal sensing, satellites and predictive models with decision-grade data. Continuous direct measurement will be fundamental for the validation of these systems into the future.
The opportunity
We can only manage well what we can measure.
By observing changes where soil, water, roots and microbes interact, we are creating a new layer of information for environmental decision-making. Earlier and more frequent observations can improve how we manage nutrients, monitor carbon, validate environmental models and understand dynamic systems for productive and healthy soils.
Development partners
Built with research institutions and growers in the field.
SensorC® is a developer of technologies with significant Intellectual Property and related IP rights.
Development & deployment partners
The University of Western Australia
Major partner
Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata
The University of Texas at Dallas
Macquarie University
Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC
Investment & funding partners
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
