In a bid to catalyze technological advancements in the agricultural sector, the THRIVE Accelerator Program has emerged as a beacon of opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking grants and donors with a technological focus. This groundbreaking initiative is tailored for those at the forefront of Agricultural Technology and Food Technology, offering a lifeline to those with innovative solutions poised to reshape agriculture from the field to the fork, including the realms of Biotechnology.
Based in the tech epicenter of Silicon Valley, the THRIVE Accelerator Program stands as a global AgriFood investment and innovation platform, strategically positioned to support seed-stage startups across the entire agricultural value chain. Powered by SVG Ventures|THRIVE, this initiative has garnered collaboration with esteemed agriculture, food, and technology corporations, universities, and investors.
The program is more than a financial boon; it is a commitment to driving the agricultural industry toward a future characterized by efficiency, sustainability, and security. With a mandate to foster innovation, THRIVE seeks out startups with technologies that promise to tackle the most pressing challenges facing the food and agriculture sectors.
Boasting a diverse community comprising over 5,000 startups spanning 100 countries, the THRIVE platform is not merely an investment vehicle; it is a catalyst for growth. Entrepreneurs fortunate enough to be part of this program gain access to unparalleled resources, mentorship, and global scaling opportunities.
Eligibility
To stand a chance to be accepted in the accelerator program, you have to be focused in one or more of the following areas:
- Big Data & Predictive Analytics
- Supply Chain Management AND Traceability
- Biotechnology
- Robotics & Automation
- Indoor Farming
- Innovative Food
- Farm Management Software, Sensing, and IOT
- Animal Health & Livestock
Benefits
Benefits include a $75K investment in your startup ($37,500K cash, $37,500K in program value) and the opportunity for additional follow-on investment, brand exposure, mentorship, business propelling through access to the ecosystem, network, investment, customers, and more.
Who should Apply
We’re looking for promising founders with innovative ideas. Specifically, we are looking for:
- Pre-seed – Seed Stage agrifood tech companies
- Researchers or university teams looking to commercialize a technology
- Early-stage innovators with groundbreaking ideas for agri-food tech
How to Apply
Academy IV is Now Open!
Application Deadline: January 12th, 2024 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
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