Apply Now: THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program 2025

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

Program Phases

Phase 1 (Week 1-7)

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

Phase 2 (Week 8-12)

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

• Table of Content
• About THRIVE
• THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program
• Aim and Benefits of THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program
• Requirements for THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About THRIVE

Since 2010, SVG Ventures | THRIVE has been the leading global AgriFood investment and innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley. We're comprised of top agriculture, food and technology corporations, universities, and investors. With a community of over 5,000 startups from 100 countries, the THRIVE platform invests, accelerates, and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally and solve the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. THRIVE’s Corporate Innovation Program is focused on connecting our corporate partners with... continue reading

THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program

Aim and Benefits of THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program

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: They will match you with mentors from their extensive network of industry insiders, corporates, alumni and investors.
• Investment Readiness: They will teach you the fundamentals of what founders need to be investment ready ensuring your highest chance at success when you seek outside funding.
• Validation: They will 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 access 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.

Requirements for THRIVE Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program Qualification

Specifically, they are looking for:

• Pre-seed to early seed-stage agrifood tech companies.
• Early stage innovators with ground breaking ideas for agrifood tech.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit THRIVE webpage