THRIVE Academy 2025 For Agrifood Tech Startups

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Applications are open for THRIVE Academy 2025. THRIVE Academy is a 12-week agrifood tech pre-accelerator program for agri-food early stage startups looking to commercialize their innovations. Our immersive program helps entrepreneurs de-risk and validate their ideas, develop and execute their go-to-market strategy, and prepare to raise capital.

THRIVE Academy Program Scope

Phase 1: Week 1 to 7

Intensive virtual programming
Mentorship
Build a foundation for high-growth companies
Prepare to become market and investor ready

Phase 2: Week 8 to 12

Implement learnings
Mentorship
Demo Day & in-person immersion
Feedback for future steps

THRIVE Academy Program Benefits

Through THRIVE Academy you’ll receive the tools and support to build a company foundation for scalable growth

Acceleration
- The program is specifically designed to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and accelerate rapid progress towards commercial outcomes.
Mentorship
- We’ll match you with mentors from our extensive network of industry insiders, corporates, alumni and investors.
Investment Readiness
- We’ll teach you the fundamentals of what founders need to be investment ready ensuring your highest chance at success when you seek outside funding.
Validation
- We’ll help you test and validate your idea and make fast informed de-risked decisions that minimize your risk.
Smart Farm Access
- You’ll have an opportunity to apply to get access to Old’s College Smart Farm & other PSI’s to evaluate, demonstrate, and validate your developing technology.
Accelerator Opportunities
- Selected startups will have the opportunity to graduate into THRIVE’s Canada or Global Accelerator programs.
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.