START UPS
From ideation to scaling, THRIVE’s innovation
platform supports your agri-food tech business
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a transformational idea
or a company in scale-up mode THRIVE has a program to meet your needs.
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.
technologies drive us towards a more efficient, sustainable, and secure agriculture future. Supporting companies across
the agrifood value chain, the THRIVE Canada Accelerator places a strong emphasis on companies creating a sustainable
future through innovation.


ACCESS TO CORPORATES
We will connect you with Corporate Partners from our high profile network, for technology validation, adoption and potential investment opportunities.
ACCESS TO FARMERS
Through our extensive partner network inclusive of over 6000+ farmers, growers, and agriculture partners, we provide startups with opportunities to conduct active field trials.
ACCESS TO INVESTMENT
We will invest CAD $75k in your startup ($37.5k in program value and $37.5k cash). Winner will have the opportunity for additional follow-on investment up to $250k.
AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM
Participation in our award-winning program will validate your startup to potential investors and give you access to THRIVE’s ecosystem, network, customers, and investment in addition to significant perks from network partners IBM, STRIPE, Hubspot, Zendesk, AWS, Zenefits and Carta.
EXPERT MENTORSHIP
You will have access to expert mentors & advisors as well as access to our extensive global entrepreneur network.
Check out our mentor bank here.
BRAND EXPOSURE
You will receive a multitude of brand exposure opportunities through THRIVE’s extensive global network and press and media spotlight as THRIVE Canada’s inaugural cohort.

RESEARCH STAGE
The THRIVE Studio supports researchers as they validate solutions and start a path to commercialization.

IDEATION STAGE
THRIVE Academy program de-risks and validates your idea while preparing for commercialization and investment.

EARLY-SEED STAGE
THRIVE’s Accelerator Programs develop your go-to-market plan and provide access to customers, investment and expert mentorship.

SCALE-UP STAGE
The THRIVE TOP50 showcases exceptional growth-stage companies who have a product in market and are ready to scale.
THRIVE is constantly seeking innovative companies with technology solutions that can potentially solve some of the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. Joining the THRIVE platform puts you on our radar and provides an opportunity for you to be considered for our accelerator programs, investment, THRIVE Navigator and opportunities that may arise with our corporate partners. Simply submit this form to be considered.