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Overview

THRIVE Agrifood operates an award-winning global accelerator program focused on supporting agrifood technology startups. Operated by SVG Ventures and based in Los Gatos, California since 2010, THRIVE has become a leading platform for agrifood tech innovation and investment.

Investment focus

THRIVE Agrifood Accelerator focuses on supporting agrifood technology startups that are ready to scale globally. The program aims to connect these startups with resources, mentorship, and investment opportunities to foster innovation in the agrifood sector.

Program details

The program is hybrid.

Who it is for

Participating companies must be past ideation stage, have progressed to pre-MVP, prototype in beta, or product-in-market stage, demonstrate traction or paying customers, and show commitment to scaling globally.

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Admissions and application

For Canada V, applications are reviewed first; selected candidates are invited to interview, and acceptance is conditional pending final light diligence. The supplied evidence does not establish required application materials.

Benefits

Participants gain access to mentorship from industry experts, a network of corporate partners, and investment opportunities. They also benefit from significant perks and credits from enterprise software providers.

Timeline

The program lasts for 12 weeks, with two cohorts held annually, one in Canada and one in the Asia-Pacific region.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

The Canada Accelerator FAQ says the program takes no equity. Separate investment opportunities are considered case by case and are not guaranteed as part of participation.

Questions about this program

Does the Canada Accelerator charge a participation fee or take equity?

The Canada Accelerator FAQ says participation is at no cost and that the program takes no equity. Separate investment opportunities are considered case by case.

What happens after applying to Canada V?

Applications are reviewed, selected candidates are invited to interview, and acceptance is conditional pending final light diligence.

Is revenue required for Canada V?

No. The FAQ says revenue is not required, but applicants should demonstrate traction and readiness to scale.

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