Deadline: 18-Nov-22
Thrive by SVG Ventures is inviting applications for the THRIVE Canada Accelerator to support early-stage agrifood tech startups from across the value chain whose technologies drive them towards a more efficient, sustainable, and secure agriculture future.
Supporting companies across the agrifood value chain, the THRIVE Canada Accelerator places a strong emphasis on companies creating a sustainable future through innovation.
Thrive is looking for Seed to Series A stage companies to join the program. At this stage, companies are past ideation and are at least in the pre-minimum viable product, prototype in beta or product in market (paying customers) growth stages.
Accelerator Benefits
- Access to Corporates
- They will connect you with Corporate Partners from their high profile network, for technology validation, adoption and potential investment opportunities.
- Access To Farmers
- Through their extensive partner network inclusive of farmers, growers, and agriculture partners, they provide startups with opportunities to conduct active field trials.
- Investment Opportunities
- THRIVE will connect you to corporate partners and investors from their network who may pursue investment. Following completion of the program, THRIVE will offer investment to select companies.
- Award-Winning Program
- Participation in their 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, Zenefits and Carta.
- Expert Mentorship
- You will have access to expert mentors and advisors as well as access to their extensive global entrepreneur network.
- Brand Exposure
- You will receive a multitude of brand exposure opportunities through THRIVE’s extensive global network, press and media.
Eligibility Criteria
- The THRIVE Canada Accelerator program is specifically designed to support Seed to Series A stage companies.
- At this stage, companies are past ideation and are at least in the pre-minimum viable product, prototype in beta or product in market (paying customers) growth stages. This program benefits companies looking to attract both national and international customers.
For more information, visit https://thriveagrifood.com/canada-accelerator-program/