Solutions

At Firefly we provide solutions that create a positive impact for the environment in the areas of optimal land use, waste, water and energy

Our solutions are built around the core elements of a sustainable future

Nature is sustainable by its very essence. It is abundant, creative, and efficient in the way that it functions. Firefly supports solving man-made problems by orchestrating natural functions and resources to serve positive outcomes for all.

Food

Water

Energy

Habitat

Regenerative Agriculture

We help you create holistic and resilient ecosystems through crop diversification, soil growing strategies, watershed management and customised formulations to enhance crop productivity and profitability.

Customised Agricultural Inputs and Protocols

Agricultural Design and
Consultancy

Urban Agriculture
Design

Farm to Table
Experiences

Closed Loop Agriculture
Design

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Living Waters

We help create water abundant ecosystems. Our solutions are nature-based and address the need to manage and conserve water resources by working with nature while using minimal energy and infrastructure.

Constructed Wetland Treatment System Design and Consultancy

Water Harvesting Design and Consultancy

Holistic Watershed Management Design

Ornamental Ponds Design and Consultancy

Bio Pools Design and
Consultancy

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Clean Energy

We help businesses become energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We bring to you accessible and actionable solutions in the area of renewable energy with a keen interest in Biofuels especially Biomethanation.

Biomethanation technology Design & Consultancy

Biogas Bottling and Purification Systems

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Green Habitat

We provide customised and unique solutions for Roads and Landscape, while ensuring quality and efficiency. What sets us apart is our objective to conserve resources, be energy efficient and design systems that are in sync with nature.

Road Construction Design and Consultancy

Sustainable Landscape Design and Consultancy

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Why you can depend on us

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Our expertise comes with decades of experience

We are a passionate team of professionals who truly believe in what we do. Over the past decade we have tried, tested and developed products and acquired subject matter expertise to fine tune the way to bring about transformation.

Shiva Subramanian

Founder & Managing Director

Nandita Abreo Subramanian

Founder & Director

Priya C. Mahalingashetty

Director

Rahul
Kuttappa

Business Development

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Customer Stories

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Corporate

Nano Micro Nutrients and Amino Acids even though they were applied in very little quantity were absorbed very efficiently. They helped in various metabolic activities in the plant and the result came in the form of better production. It can be concluded that the product is very effective in increasing both the yield and also the yield of bigger sized tubers in the Lady Rosetta variety.

Anand Adkoli
Individual

I think this is an eco-sensitive alternative to pure cement or asphalt surface. The Firefly team members are creative and always have interesting experiments and innovation taking place at their company.”

Amrutha Coffee Curing Works
Corporate
I had requested Firefly to give me a road solution for Amrutha Coffee – which is located in a high rainfall area, with movement of container trailers on a regular basis. I had explained to them that the conventional road surfaces require regular maintenance and patch work; considering the type of vehicular movement. It’s been 9 years since they constructed the roads in the factory premises and I haven’t had a single issue with the road – in spite of being battered by floods two years in a row and regular heavy truck movements. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the Magnafix roads
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Firefly Internship

Srujana Naik

  • Timeline: June 30th – Present 2025
  • Education: MSc. Botany Graduate
  • St. Joseph’s University

Key Contributions :

  • Developed Student-focused content promoting eco-friendly gardening and nature-based solutions.
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Firefly Internship

Akshaya C

  • Timeline: October 2024
  • Education: MSc in Statistics
  • Christ (Deemed to be University)

Key Contributions :

  • Developed a comprehensive plant database for landscaping projects, including the botanical names of over 2,000 plants (aquatic and terrestrial).
  • Conducted rainwater harvesting research and completed a case study on water harvesting techniques and calculations for a residence.
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Firefly Internship

Tamanna Ayappa

  • Timeline: August – November 2024
  • Education: BSc Biology (Minor in Data, Democracy & Development)
  • Azim Premji University

Key Contributions :

  • Drafted case reports analyzing trial results of Firefly’s products.
  • Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments using GIS—explored rainwater harvesting, plant–pest interactions, and ecotourism impacts for a resort project in Kabini, Karnataka
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Firefly Internship

Tiana Muthanna

  • Timeline: 18th April – 25th April 2024
  • Education: 10th Grade
  • Inventure Academy

Key Contributions :

  • Conducted a literature review exploring the biodiversity of wetlands in and around Nellore.
  • Studied the microscopic structure of wetland plant parts and compared them with terrestrial plants.
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Firefly Internship

Diya Chabria

  • Timeline: July – August 2023   
  • Education: Cambridge AS Levels
  • Cambridge International Education

Key Contributions :

  • Participated in early discussions on carbon credits and emerging technologies like biochar, enhancing knowledge of environmental policy.
  • Led an energy calculation exercise, recommending alternative energy solutions and identifying micro-turbine manufacturers.
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Firefly Internship

Srujana Naik

Key Contributions:

  • Developed Student-focused content promoting eco-friendly gardening and nature-based solutions.
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Firefly Internship

Raj Thimmaiah

  • Internship Period: June – July 2022
  • Education: 2nd Year, BSc (CBZ)
  • Christ (Deemed to be University)

Key Contributions

  • Created Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports focusing on water systems, soil profiling, and carbon neutrality for a real estate development project in Hoskote, Bangalore
  • Researched emission factors and evaluated the feasibility of introducing carbon-neutral crops.
  • Supported field tasks such as lake bed marking and catalogued beans for the molecular coffee project.
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Firefly Specialist

Dr. Manivel

Agriculture Consultant

Dr.I.Manivel is a consultant specialising in the Agri Products & Tea sector. He has done his B.Sc and M.Sc in Horticulture and Ph.D in Plant Physiology from the University of California.He has worked for more than 20 years with the Tea Research Board in the North of India and UPASI in the South of India.
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Dr. H. N. Chanakya

Technical Advisor

With a PhD in Microbiology from UAS Bangalore, Dr. Chanakya has been working in the field of anaerobic digestion of rural residues, wastewater and solid wastes as well as drinking water purification for over 30 years at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He has developed over 14 technologies in the field of sustainable energy and water. In the area of wastewater his research interests lie in evolving low energy and sustainable wastewater/grey water treatment coupled with energy and nutrient recovery including the use of mixotrophic algae. He also helps the Karnataka State in an advisory capacity for its mandatory and regulatory bodies in the area of Solid wastes and Wastewater Management.
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Firefly Specialist

Rani K. C

Project Scientist

Rani has a Masters in Environmental Science from NITK (National Institute of Technology, Karnataka). She is also an IBAB (Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology) graduate. She has expertise in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Business Development. She published research articles in peer reviewed journals, books and participated in various international conferences. Her primary research focus includes nutraceutical formulations and environmental protection.

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Dr. Sandanamudi Anudeep

Chief Scientist

Anudeep has a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Mysore. He continued his doctoral studies at CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore after clearing CSIR-UGC-NET with AIR (all India ranking -135). His research work improved his knowledge of Food and Nutrition, Protein Chemistry, Carbohydrate chemistry, Microbiology and Animal studies. He has published research articles in peer reviewed journals and participated in various international conferences. His recent research projects include polymer science, material science, formulations of functional foods and beverages. He enjoys teaching and mentoring students pursuing science and in his free time enjoys cricket and badminton.
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Firefly Specialist

Gilles Boulicot

Founder (Atma Waters Pvt. Ltd.)

Gilles Boulicot, Founder of Atma Waters, holds a Professional Master’s in Structural Engineering and Steel Structure from AFPA. With over 30 years of expertise in integrated sustainable water resource management, water body rejuvenation, wastewater management, and sanitation, Gilles has worked across 23 countries. His extensive experience includes technical expert roles for international organizations, leading projects in stormwater management and ecological restoration of urban lakes. Gilles’ qualifications and his leadership in pioneering sustainable water solutions make him an invaluable asset to our collaborative efforts at Firefly Life Sciences.
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Firefly Specialist

Ayyappa Masagi

Founder of Water Literacy Foundation

Ayyappa Masagi is considered a “Water Warrior” for India. He has helped create countless solutions to India’s water scarcity problem and many communities, farms, and towns are now more water efficient through his help and guidance. He has been nicknamed “Water Gandhi” by villagers on the Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border. Ayyappa Masagi has helped Firefly in implementing several rain water harvesting techniques at their farms, and in collaborative projects.
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Apoorva B. V.

Director at Honey Day Bee Farms, Chairman of Hive Trust

Mr. Apoorva’s goal is to connect the present generation to nature through beekeeping. He facilitates the ability to build capacity in agrarian and tribal communities through natural bee farming and provides consultation for the best practices in beekeeping. He is involving the urban population to take responsibility towards conservation of life’s essential pollinators. He has supported Firefly in closing this vital loop at their farms.
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Firefly Specialist

Kenneth Blades

Founder (KJB Agro)

A graduate of Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge (UK), Kenneth Blades trained and worked as a corporate finance lawyer for some of the world’s leading law firms. In 2001, he steered away from law and entered the field of agriculture. He founded KJB Agro – Exotic Fruit Tree Nursery in Chelavara, Coorg. With training and guidance from some of Florida and California’s top research facilities and universities, Kenneth Blades has worked with Karnataka Growers’ Federation, the Karnataka Planters’ Association, Christian Planters’ Guild, Association of Planters of Kerala, Planter’s Association of Tamil Nadu and more recently with the Tibetan Community in Coorg in disseminating knowledge and know-how on income enhancing fruit crops.
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Prashanth Aiyappa

Regenerative Plantation Consultant

An alumnus from UAS, Bangalore, with over 25 years of experience managing plantations in South India and East Africa, which are among the world’s largest producers and exporters of Organic, Rainforest Alliance & Fairtrade certified coffee, tea and spices. He has served as Vice Chairman of The Nilgiri Planters Association and as the Hon. Secretary of the Anamallai Planters Association. He is currently an Executive Committee Member of The Nilgiri Natural History Society which endeavours to redefine life, nature & humanity through an ecologically sound & socially responsible value system. He works with the Tibetan Community in Karnataka cultivating fruit crops, enabling their transition to good agricultural practices, thereby helping them unlock ecological & economic benefits.
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Firefly Specialist

Mark Garrett

Permaculture Design Consultant

In 2009, Mark consolidated his theoretical knowledge and his 20-plus years’ experience of applying Permaculture techniques in Tropical and Sub-Tropical climates by establishing the Mark Garrett Permaculture Design Consultancy. He now consults on Permaculture Design and Sustainability Solutions for a wide range of projects for both private and corporate clients world-wide. The team at Firefly procured their Permaculture Design Certification from Mark and have been associated with him ever since.
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Dr. Manivel

Consultant Tea

Dr. I. Manivel is a consultant specialising in the Agri Products & Tea sector. He has done his B.Sc and M.Sc in Horticulture and Ph.D in Plant Physiology from the University of California. He has worked for more than 20 years with the Tea Research Board in the North of India and UPASI in the South of India and has been an immense pillar of strength for the Firefly team. 

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