About SoilMind AI
Built from years of field and laboratory experience.
SoilMind AI was founded by Karimunnisa Shaik, An agricultural biotechnologist and extension specialist. with more than eight years of applied experience across soil testing, nutrient management, farmer advisory and biofertiliser production.
From the Laboratory to the Field
Karimunnisa’s career began in commercial biofertiliser production, where she worked with mycorrhizal inoculum, microbial testing, contamination control and GMP/SOP processes. She later spent seven years working directly with farmers, analysing soil samples and advising on soil health, nutrients, crop selection and cultivation practices.
Turning Agronomy Into Technology
That practical experience became the foundation for SoilMind AI. Karimunnisa authored the agronomic rule base behind the platform’s Biofertiliser Microbiome Matching logic, connecting soil conditions with biological inputs such as mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobium and PGPR. She also directs product development and validates the agronomic logic behind the recommendations.
Mission and Vision
The principles guiding the development of SoilMind AI and the future it aims to support.
Our Mission
To make sound agronomic decision making available to every farmer, by turning documented soil science into clear, field-level recommendations on biological inputs.
Our Vision
Farming systems where biological inputs are selected with the same precision as chemical ones, improving long-term soil health without sacrificing productivity.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Visionary Leadership Rooted in the Soil
Karima Shaik, Founder & CEO of SoilMind AI, is a soil scientist and agricultural extension specialist with more than eight years of professional experience across soil testing, nutrient management, farmer advisory services, and commercial biofertiliser production.
“SoilMind AI is built from practical agronomy first, with technology used to make that knowledge more accessible.”
8+ YEARS
Applied agricultural experience
7 YEARS
Agricultural extension
MSc
Environmental Management
MTech
Biotechnology
The Team
SoilMind AI is being developed through a combination of agronomic expertise, technical development and practical agricultural experience.
Tejaswi
Tejaswi leads the technical development of SoilMind AI and is responsible for turning complex agronomic logic into a practical, user-friendly digital platform.
Co-Founder
Karima Shaik
Karima Shaik is a soil scientist and agricultural extension specialist with more than eight years of professional experience across soil testing, nutrient management, farmer advisory services and commercial biofertiliser production.
Founder & CEO
How We Work
The principles that guide how SoilMind AI is built, tested and applied in real-world agricultural environments.
Agronomy Before Technology
Technology should support sound agronomic decision-making, not replace it. Every recommendation begins with documented soil science and practical agricultural knowledge.
Explainable Recommendations
Recommendations should be transparent and understandable. Users should be able to see the reasoning behind a recommendation rather than relying on unexplained black-box outputs.
Built for Real Field Conditions
Agricultural technology must work where farmers work. SoilMind AI is designed with practical field conditions in mind, including environments with limited or unreliable connectivity.
Honest Reporting of Results
Performance claims should be supported by evidence. Results, findings and future improvements should be communicated transparently and based on validated data wherever possible.
Who We Serve
Farmers and Growers
SoilMind AI is designed to support practical agronomic decision-making across the agricultural ecosystem, from individual growers to organisations supporting field-level productivity.
Agricultural Advisors
Practical biological input recommendations matched to their own soil conditions, crop requirements and seasonal factors.
Farmer Cooperatives
Consistent and explainable guidance to support the farmers and growers they advise with data-driven insights.
Global Organizations
Shared soil intelligence across member farms to support coordinated planning and more informed input decisions.
Ready to transform your fields with SoilMind AI?
Contact us today to learn how our intelligence platform can optimize your agricultural operations.