Software that moves the world forward
Novatum builds sustainable software for communities and small businesses — drawing from the best ecological ideas across the world to create technology that lasts and serves people, not the other way around.
Green IT
Software designed from the ground up to minimise energy use, resource consumption, and digital waste.
Permacomputing
Applying permaculture principles to software — build for longevity, repairability, and minimal footprint.
Community-first
Prioritising community initiatives and small businesses over enterprise lock-in and growth-at-all-costs.
Innovation in Motion
Learning from the best ecological ideas around the world, evolving constantly, leading by example.
What we do
From strategy to delivery — sustainable software consulting tailored to your goals and values.
Software Development
Web apps, APIs, and automation built with longevity in mind. Clean code, good docs, no vendor lock-in.
Green Tech Consulting
Helping organisations reduce their digital footprint — from infrastructure choices to sustainable engineering practices.
AI & Automation
Thoughtful integration of AI tools that save time without creating new dependencies or replacing people unnecessarily.
Civic & Open Source
Building tools for communities: open, auditable, and governed by the people who use them.
Have a project with purpose?
Whether you're a community org, small business, or solo founder — if your work makes the world a little better, we'd love to hear from you.
Let's talk