THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program 2024

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. 

• Table of Content
• About THRIVE
• THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program
• Aim and Benefits of THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program
• THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program Courses
• Requirements for THRIVE Academy Agri-food Tech Pre-accelerator Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About THRIVE

Since 2010, SVG Ventures | THRIVE has been the leading global AgriFood investment and innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley. We're comprised of top agriculture, food and technology corporations, universities, and investors. With a community of over 5,000 startups from 100 countries, the THRIVE platform invests, accelerates, and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally and solve the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. THRIVE’s Corporate Innovation Program is focused on connecting our corporate partners with... continue reading

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

• Agri-food tech

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

How 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.