THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2022
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OVERVIEW
The urgency of the climate crisis is more apparent than ever and disruptive innovation is key to creating a more sustainable, prosperous, inclusive, healthy and equitable future.
The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a global search for the most innovative startups who are advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Focus Area
Soil, Health & Biodiversity
Every year, billions of tons of soil erode, exacerbating biodiversity loss. Prioritizing soil vitality is critical to ensure long-term food security, bolster biodiversity, and mitigate climate change impacts. This includes solutions for regenerative agriculture, bio-based pest control, novel crop nutrition, diversified ecosystems, and transition finance initiatives.
Increasing food security
Our emphasis on food security addresses the critical challenge of sustainably feeding a growing global population, given the significant amount of food wasted annually. We seek solutions to optimize resource use, promote climate-resilient agriculture, automate and digitalize on-farm operations, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce waste.
Reducing and offsetting emissions
Rising carbon emissions are accelerating climate change, posing a significant threat to global sustainability. Our goal is to drive a shift towards a low-carbon economy by focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture technologies, and sustainable transportation.
Judging Panel
Phil Taylor
Director of Open Innovation & Outreach, Crop Science R&D
Hadar Sutovsky
VP External Innovation of ICL Group & GM of ICL Planet Startup Hub
Tannis Thorlakson
Director of Sustainability
Koji Hasewaga
General Manager, Kubota Innovation Centre Silicon Valley
Jessica Monserrate
Head of Sustainability North America
Mika Eberl
AgroStart Lead North America
Natanja Slager
Agtech Front End Innovation
Robert Stenekes
Director of Open Innovation
Eduardo Menezes
AgroStart Lead Latin America
Elissa Mcnamara
National Climate and Energy Lead
Laura Klcrease
CEO
Jillian Lidgate
Innovation director
Doug Hoult
Vice president, investments, alberta innovates