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Programs overview

We support start-ups and founders with dedicated programming to build a strong business foundation and drive scalable growth, from ideation stage through Series A and beyond.

Ideation & Research Stage

The THRIVE Studio for researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs works to validate your ideas, build your MVP, and kickstart your path to commercialization.

Scale-Up Programs

The THRIVE Scale-Up Programs are designed to fast-track the growth of agrifoodtech scale-ups, equipping them with the strategic guidance, industry connections, and resources necessary to thrive in competitive global markets.

Global Impact Accelerator Program

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Validation Stage

The THRIVE Academy for pre-seed startups helps to de-risk and validate your ideas, prepare you for outside investment, and build your go-to-market strategy.

Go Global Programs

Designed to support high-potential agri-tech companies looking to expand into the US market, with a focus on scaling, partnerships, and commercial traction.

Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme

THRIVE Go Global: Quebec

Seed to Series A Stage

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

Canada Accelerator

APAC Accelerator

Challenges overview

THRIVE works with a variety of global partners to discover, promote, and reward startup and scaleup innovators creating positive impact.

Global Impact Challenge

THRIVE's annual impact challenge for Seed-Series A startups advancing sustainable agriculture globally.

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Corporate Challenges

Custom startup challenges advancing the sustainability goals of THRIVE's corporate partners

IFA challenge

Shell challenge

Bayer challenge

Regional Challenges

A challenge series that ran from 2020 to 2021 for startups solving the world's toughest problems

Africa

Australia

Canada

Europe

LATAM

Climate Challenge

A global challenge for Seed-Series A startups focused on solutions at the ag-energy nexus.

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THRIVE Alumni

THRIVE alumni represent many of today’s most exciting agrifood startups from around the world. Search the 200+ alumni companies from THRIVE’s programs.

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Pioneer Fund

We invest in transformational, disruptive technologies paired with exceptional management teams.

Sunrise Fund

Accelerating agricultural innovation and sustainability by supporting forward-thinking startups with breakthrough technologies.
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