THRIVE Global Initiative
LATAM CHALLENGE
December 2, 2021
Congratulations to our LATAM Challenge Winners
THRIVE LATAM Challenge Award
People’s
Choice Award
Female
Founder Award
Supporting Partners
What is it?
The THRIVE LATAM Challenge solves problems in the LATAM agrifood industry, accelerates the development of the ecosystem, and selects the best startups and scaleups for investment and global recognition.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Startups should be Seed to Series A with technologies focused in the following areas
MEET OUR FINALISTS
DeepAgro develops an intelligent weed detection system to perform a selective application of herbicides at any stage of the soybean crop growth—saving up to 70% in agrochemicals.
Wiagro offers real-time monitoring of grains inside silo bags and barges during transport—resulting in more control for producers and less food loss worldwide.
AgTrace is a traceability and food quality company. They connect all the links in the production chain ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and reliable real-time data.
JetBov is helping farmers make data-drive decisions regarding livestock production, develop management processes, and optimize the use of their farms.
Picsel is the first 100% digital crop insurer. Through their white-label platform, farmers can contract crop insurance and monitor and adjust claims.
iFinca eliminates greenwashing claims for all coffee products at market through an advanced digital platform that provides transparency, traceability, and full disclosure.
Cosecha Connect tackles seasonal harvest labor shortages by incorporating traceability and accountability to their job placement platform.
Frontierra utilizes satellite monitoring to analyze and evaluate deforestation, reforestation, and carbon dynamics in agricultural supply chains.
SaveFruit develops postharvest technologies that maintain the freshness and quality of fruits by providing extra protection against fungal and bacterial diseases.
Space AG builds software to help high-value crop farmers increase labor productivity in critical tasks such as harvesting, pruning, and scouting.
JUDGING PANEL
Winning Company receives
The winner will receive the THRIVE LATAM Challenge Award and advance to the finals of the global THRIVE Accelerator Program with an opportunity to be selected for the THRIVE VIII Cohort in Silicon Valley, CA.
- Recognition Award: THRIVE LATAM Challenge Award
- Invitation to pitch at the THRIVE VIII Accelerator Finals. Selected companies receive investment and the opportunity to pitch at THRIVE | Forbes Demo Day 2022 in Salinas, CA, USA
- Recognition by SVG THRIVE and Forbes Media spotlight
- Silicon Valley Startup Bootcamp in the Summer of 2022 for two founders, hosted by THRIVE (US $15k value)
- Embrapa to provide 40h customized mentorship, immersion and connection program for up to 4 winners at their research units - Embrapa Dairy Cattle, Swine, Poultry and Soybean between Jan and Dec 2022.
- Automatic acceptance as a Samsung XTC Finalist
- Automatic acceptance as GLOCAL AGRIFOODTECH LATAM PROGRAM 2022 finalist & specialized mentorship from GLOCAL
Benefits for Entrepreneurs
- Recognition as one of the most promising agrifood companies in LATAM—boosting existing ecosystems and attracting new agrifood innovation to the region
- Exposure to local and international investors and organizations
- THRIVE Accelerator Program qualification for the winning company
- Brand amplification through Forbes Media and THRIVE communication channels
- Access to expert mentors and advisors as well as access to THRIVE's extensive global entrepreneur network
Timeline
How to engage
Headline Partner
Headline Partners are looking to be the key sponsors and supporters of the Challenge—spotlighting early-stage startups that solve local or global agrifood tech challenges while getting visibility from the global innovation ecosystem.
Program Partner
Challenge Partners are looking to support the regional challenge, highlight the best start-ups in the region, and collaborate with key innovation leaders in the agrifood space.
Supporting Partner
Startup Partners are interested in supporting the challenge winner while getting visibility in the region and globally through our community of over 18k startups, scaleups, corporations, and investors in agrifood tech.
Co-marketing Partner
Co-Marketing Partners have an extensive network of agrifood innovators in the region and are interested in getting visibility within our community of over 18k startups, scaleups, corporations, and investors in agrifood tech, while supporting the communication of the Challenge.
