Global Impact Accelerator
OVERVIEW
Designed to accelerate Series A+ companies through a structured four-phase journey.
The THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator kicks off at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Santa Clara, California. Over the course of six months, participants complete a detailed Scaling Strategy Assessment, receive tailored insights, and engage in curated mentor, corporate, and investor connections to drive measurable growth and global impact.
Who Should Apply
- This annual competition identifies and supports leading agriculture, food, climate and energy technology innovators tackling the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Who Should Apply
The THRIVE Global Scale-Up program is specifically designed to support venture stage Series A+ companies.
- The THRIVE Global Scale-Up program is specifically designed to support venture stage Series A+ stage companies. At this stage, companies are past ideation and are at least in the prototype in beta or product in market (paying customers) growth stages. This program benefits companies looking to attract both national and international customers.
- THRIVE has other programs to support earlier stage companies such as the THRIVE Academy and Venture Studio.
Global Impact Accelerator Benefits
Through the THRIVE program you'll receive the tools and support to build a company foundation for scalable growth
Corporate Engagement
We will connect you with Corporate Partners from our high profile network, for technology validation, adoption and potential investment opportunities.
Scaling Strategy Assessment & Execution
The Scaling Strategy Assessment helps participating companies identify key opportunities, challenges, and growth priorities. Through a series of data-driven reviews and strategic interviews, THRIVE experts evaluate each company’s goals and business model to deliver tailored insights and next steps—empowering founders with a clear roadmap for scalable success.
Investment Opportunities
THRIVE will connect you to corporate partners and investors from our network who may pursue investment. Following completion of the program, THRIVE will offer investment to select companies.
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 and Carta.
Targeted Mentoring
You will have access to expert mentors and advisors as well as access to our extensive global entrepreneur network.
Brand Expousure
You will receive a multitude of brand exposure opportunities through THRIVE’s extensive global network, press and media.
Collaboration Oportunities
You will have opportunities to meet, collaborate and network with fellow Agri-Food Tech founders from across the world through our, virtual workshops, and in person at our Global Impact Summit and Demo Days!
THRIVE Portal
The THRIVE Portal is the central digital hub for program participants, offering access to curated resources, the full program outline, and speaker bios. It also features interactive coaching tools and connection platforms that foster collaboration, mentorship, and engagement throughout the Scale-Up journey.
Partner Perks
Gain access to over $3.5 million in exclusive perks and discounts from our network of leading industry partners, designed to accelerate your startup's growth and success.
THRIVE Global X Scale-Up Program Timeline
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator Program combines both virtual and in-person elements. Each cohort will engage in 12+ weeks of virtual programming, complemented by an in-person week designed for cohort connection and networking with our global community. The in-person session will coincide with our Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley in November.
Most virtual sessions, including webinars and workshops, will be conducted via Zoom. Upon acceptance, we expect full participation in all program activities.
- The THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator Program is dedicated to supporting venture stage Series A+ Agri Food Tech, Energy & Climate startups.
- At this stage, companies are past ideation and are at least in the prototype in beta or product in market (paying customers) growth stages.
The THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator Program will select its participants from the Global Impact Challenge applicant pool. After reviewing the applications, top startups will be invited to participate in Pitch Day, a virtual event judged by SVG Ventures’ investment committee and corporate partners. Finalists from Pitch Day will advance to compete in the Global Impact Challenge, held at THRIVE’s annual Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley, CA.
Applicants who are not invited to Pitch Day and final interviews will be personally contacted by the THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator Program team. Based on your company stage and goals, there are additional opportunities to get involved with the THRIVE Academy or THRIVE Studio.
There is no cost to participate in the THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator Program.
Upon acceptance into the THRIVE Global Impact Accelerator Program, SVG Ventures will invest $100K in your startup ($50K cash, $50K in program value), with the opportunity for additional follow-on investment.
If you have questions that aren’t answered on our FAQ, please email us directly at THRIVE@svgventures.com.