THRIVE Go Global: Quebec
OVERVIEW
Accelerate Your Global Agri-Food Tech Expansion
With virtual programming, personalized mentorship, and 1:1 coaching from the THRIVE team, along with international exposure and market immersion, THRIVE Go Global: Quebec—delivered in collaboration with Zone Agtech fast-tracks agri-food tech founders into global markets and equips them with the strategic tools and global networks needed to scale internationally.
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for:
- Quebec-based agri-food tech companies at pre-Series A, Series A, or later stages
- Startups with proven revenue traction and international growth ambitions
- Founders seeking global expansion, strategic partnerships, and access to international capital
Companies outside Quebec may be considered if they:
- Have a clear application or relevance to Quebec’s agri-food sector, and
- Can demonstrate a clear commitment to establishing operations or partnerships in Quebec
Program Benefits
Global Expansion Support
Refine and execute your international go-to-market strategy with expert-led sessions and practical insights from seasoned global operators and key ecosystem stakeholders.
Access to THRIVE’s Global Network
Connect with top international investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem partners across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.
In-Person Immersion
Participate in an exclusive week in California featuring company visits, networking with leading corporates, and direct access to potential customers and investors.
Tailored Mentorship and Coaching
Receive personalized, one-on-one guidance from industry experts, VCs, and business growth specialists to accelerate your scale-up journey.
Zone Agtech Benefits
Leverage Quebec’s world-class agtech cluster with tailored support for scale-up, investment and localization guidance, a one-year membership in the Quebec Agtech Community, strategic visibility at the Grand Colloque Agtech du Québec, and targeted promotion through Zone Agtech’s channels.
Program Timeline
Applications Open
Applications Close
Program
Starts
End of Core Programming
California Immersion Week
Program Structure
THRIVE Go Global: Quebec, in collaboration with Zone Agtech, features a hybrid structure combining weekly virtual sessions with a high-impact in-person immersion.
Over 13 weeks, participants will engage in programming focused on international go-to-market strategies, market selection, regulatory navigation, fundraising, enterprise readiness, and global partnership development. Participants will also receive one-on-one mentorship, along with introductions to investors, corporates and other relevant stakeholders.
The cohort will travel outside of Canada for an immersive experience featuring site visits, direct engagement with international experts, and targeted networking to explore new customer and market opportunities.
“If your ambition is to scale globally and represent Quebec on the world stage, THRIVE’s Go Global: Quebec program delivers unmatched access to experts and global networks. The program didn’t just accelerate our path to commercialization, it helped unlock key partnerships in Quebec and Japan, two of our most strategic markets. Having SVG Ventures | THRIVE as a partner sends a strong credibility signal as you build internationally”
— Adnan, CEO at Lyrata
Delivered by Global Leaders in Agri-Food Innovation
This program is co-delivered by SVG Ventures | THRIVE — the leading agri-food innovation platform — and Zone Agtech, Quebec’s premier agtech innovation cluster. With the support of FCC, participating scaleups gain access to this world-class experience at no cost.
