THRIVE Academy is focused on supporting idea stage and pre-seed stage startups in the agri-food tech sector
The THRIVE Academy is a 12-week agri-food tech pre-accelerator program for idea stage entrepreneurs, early-stage startups and researchers looking to commercialize their innovations. Our immersive program will help you de-risk and validate your idea while preparing you to raise capital alongside building your go to market strategy.
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THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program
Aim and Benefits of THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program
Through THRIVE Academy you'll receive the tools and support to build a company foundation for scalable growth
ACCELERATION
- The program is specifically designed to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and accelerate rapid progress towards commercial outcomes.
MENTORSHIP
- We'll match you with mentors from our extensive network of industry insiders, corporates, alumni and investors.
INVESTMENT READINESS
- We'll teach you the fundamentals of what founders need to be investment ready ensuring your highest chance at success when you seek outside funding.
VALIDATION
- We'll help you test and validate your idea and make fast informed de-risked decisions that minimize your risk.
SMART FARM ACCESS
- You'll have an opportunity to access Old’s College Smart Farm & other PSI’s to evaluate, demonstrate, and validate your developing technology.
ACCELERATOR OPPORTUNITIES
- Selected startups will have the opportunity to graduate into THRIVE’s Canada or Global Accelerator programs.
THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program Courses
Requirements for THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program Qualification
We're looking for promising founders with innovative ideas
Specifically we are looking for:
- Pre-seed – Seed Stage agri-food tech companies
- Researchers or university teams looking to commercialize a technology
- Early stage innovators with ground breaking ideas for agri-food tech
Application Deadline
January 12, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
THRIVE on airtable.com to apply
Applications will be accepted throughout the year with two intakes per year.
One cohort will run September- November and the other cohort will run February- May.
For more details visit: THRIVE Academy website.