THRIVE | Alberta Innovates
Climate Challenge
Congratulations to our Climate Challenge Winners
OVERVIEW
Global search for innovators developing solutions at the ag energy nexus and playing a vital role in securing a sustainable future for our global community.
With the global population set to reach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for increased agricultural production underscores the parallel need for sustainable energy solutions. The synergy between agriculture and energy is profound in Alberta, Canada, where these sectors are not only essential drivers of the provincial economy, but also respected leaders on the global stage. Recognizing the significant opportunity to support local and attract international startups to the province, the climate challenge, in partnership with Alberta Innovates.
STARTUPS
Meet our Finalists
Hago EnergeticsBenefit Corporation
Hago Energetics pioneers climate solutions, converting waste into biochar & green hydrogen, combating the climate crisis.
Chomp
Chomp manufactures distributed AD systems that transform food waste into biogas and biofertilizer at the point of waste generation.
GS Vortex System
Vortex technology greatly reduces flowing friction, saving significant energy, operating costs and emissions in agriculture and other industries.
Cap Clean Energy
Developing, deploying and integrating new technology that will upcycle various non-food agricultural cellulosic biomass residues into ultra-low carbon drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help the aviation industry.
SolarSteam Inc.
SolarSteam delivers zero-emissions heat to agtech, industrial, and institutional clients through enclosed concentrated solar technology.
Aqua-Cell Energy
We make giant batteries out of salt-water for greenhouses to store off-peak/solar energy for >12h, enabling grow lights in congested grids
Rainforest Energy Corp.
Rainforest Energy Corp specializes in transforming non-food biomass into low-GHG fuel, doing so cost-effectively while minimizing carbon emissions.
Hydrogen Refinery
Farm waste and non-recyclable waste broken down in Hydrogen Refinery process to make low-cost and carbon negative ammonia
Rimrock Renewables
Rimrock Renewables LP is proposing to construct a biodigester facility to capture greenhouse gases and transform them into renewable energy.
Focus Areas
Advancing the Biofuels Value Chain
Advancing the Biofuels Value Chain
-Supply chain transparency
-Innovative biofuels production
On-Farm Energy
On-Farm Energy
-Agrivoltaics/solar
-Geothermal
-Land management
-Farm waste to energy
-On-farm efficiency
Water Stewardship
Water Stewardship
-Incentivizing water stewardship
-Irrigation innovation
-Water treatment & reuse
Selection Criteria
- Are Seed to Series A Stage
- Have a novel technology that is relevant and disruptive in the combined agrifood and energy spaces
- Proven scalability of a base business and formalized business model
- Detailed plan outlining market reach, team structure, and key product offering
- Can clearly articulate how technology relates to challenge theme(s)
Selection Criteria
- Are Seed to Series A Stage
- Have a novel technology that is relevant and disruptive in the combined agrifood and energy spaces
- Proven scalability of a base business and formalized business model
- Detailed plan outlining market reach, team structure, and key product offering
- Can clearly articulate how technology relates to challenge theme(s)
Benefits
For Winners
Investment
Winner will receive $100k investment from THRIVE
Complimentary Tickets to Thrive Global Impact Summit 2024
Two tickets to attend the summit in Silicon Valley, CA where you will meet and network with top industry leaders, investors, thought leaders and other key drivers of agtech innovation.
Accelerator Program
Winner will secure placement in THRIVE’s award winning Global Accelerator Program in 2025.
AGSmart Showcase Opportunity
Inclusion in THRIVE booth at Agsmart 2024, with opportunities for networking, brand promotion, industry visibility, and direct engagement with potential clients.
For Finalists
Pitch at Inventures
Opportunity to pitch live at Inventures 2024 to investors, corporates, innovators, government & media.
Mentorship & Coaching
Access to THRIVE’s network of industry experts & receive focused start-up coaching.
Publicity
Gain brand recognition through THRIVE’s robust marketing channels and media relationships.
THRIVE Ecosystem
Access to THRIVE's extensive global ecosystem including events, future challenges, and global initiatives.
THRIVE Climate Challenge Timeline
Partner Applications Open
Partner Applications Close
Program Kick Off
Workshops/ Programming
Silicon Valley Week & GIS
Final Judges
Dana Gibson
Clark Dever
Darrel Petras
John Cassidy
Online Pitch Day Judges
Elissa Mcnamara
Darann Sauer
Derrel Petras
Mary Miltmore
Janay Meisser
Kenny Corscadden
Lyndsey Vandamen
John Cassidy
Helen Harnett
Inventures
Inventures is a global innovation experience hosted annually by Alberta Innovates to bring together the world’s brightest minds, angels, venture capitalists and industry leaders.
Inventures is a global innovation experience hosted annually by Alberta Innovates to bring together the world’s brightest minds, angels, venture capitalists and industry leaders.
Launched in 2018, Inventures is gaining global interest as the place to discover new technologies, talent, capital, customers and markets. Challenge finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their agtech solution live on-stage at Alberta’s flagship tech conference. Visit https://inventurescanada.com/ to learn more about three days of creative collisions, disrupting the status quo and changing the game.
Inventures
Inventures is a global innovation experience hosted annually by Alberta Innovates to bring together the world’s brightest minds, angels, venture capitalists and industry leaders.
Inventures is a global innovation experience hosted annually by Alberta Innovates to bring together the world’s brightest minds, angels, venture capitalists and industry leaders.
Launched in 2018, Inventures is gaining global interest as the place to discover new technologies, talent, capital, customers and markets. Challenge finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their agtech solution live on-stage at Alberta’s flagship tech conference. Visit https://inventurescanada.com/ to learn more about three days of creative collisions, disrupting the status quo and changing the game.
