The THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a 12 week award-winning program designed specifically to support seed through series A companies, preparing them for growth and scalability. Supporting companies across the agrifood value chain, the THRIVE Global Accelerator places a strong emphasis on companies creating a sustainable future through innovation.
The THRIVE 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 the market (paying customers) growth stages. This program benefits companies looking to attract both national and international customers.
Program
- The THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a mix of virtual and in-person programming. There are 4+ months of virtual programming in each cohort, in addition to 2+ in-person weeks of connecting with your cohort and networking with our global community. The in-person programming will take place during Seed Week in March and Demo Day in July.
- The majority of virtual webinars will be held via Zoom. Upon acceptance into the program, we request full participation in our webinars, events, and workshops.
- Seed Camp week is currently scheduled for the week of March 18th, 2024 in Silicon Valley, California, and Demo Day in June 2024. Subsidized travel for program participants traveling from out of town is available.
THRIVE Global Accelerator Program Benefits
Through the THRIVE Accelerator, you’ll receive the tools and support to build a company foundation for scalable growth.
- Access to corporates: THRIVE will connect you with Corporate Partners from our high-profile network, for technology validation, adoption, and potential investment opportunities.
- Access to farmers: Through our extensive partner network inclusive of farmers, growers, and agriculture partners, we provide startups with opportunities to conduct active field trials.
- Investment opportunities: THRIVE will connect you to corporate partners and investors from our network who may pursue investment. Following completion of the program, THRIVE will offer investment to select companies.
- Award-winning program: Participation in our 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 our extensive global entrepreneur network.
- Brand exposure: You will receive a multitude of brand exposure opportunities through THRIVE’s extensive global network, press, and media.
- Collaboration opportunities: You will have opportunities to meet, collaborate and network with fellow Agri-Food Tech founders from across the world through our, virtual workshops, and in person at our Seed Camp and Demo Days!
- Upon acceptance into the THRIVE Global Accelerator program, SVG Ventures will invest $100K in your startup ($50K cash, $50K in program value), with the opportunity for additional follow-on investment.
Eligibility
- The THRIVE Accelerator is dedicated to supporting Seed to Series A stage Agri Food Tech startups.
- 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.
THRIVE Global Accelerator Program Application Timeline and Process
The deadline for application is on 10th of November 2023. Upon review of all Accelerator applications, the top applicants will be invited to Pitch Day, a virtual pitch event judged by the SVG Ventures investment committee, corporate partners, mentors and other ecosystem partners. This is currently scheduled for December 2023.
How to Apply
