THRIVE Academy Agri-Food Tech Program. THRIVE Academy is focused on supporting idea-stage and pre-seed-stage startups in the agri-food tech sector.
The THRIVE Academy is a 12-week agrifood tech pre-accelerator program for idea-stage entrepreneurs, early-stage startups and researchers looking to commercialize their innovations. Our immersive program will help you de-risk and validate your idea while preparing you to raise capital alongside building your go-to-market strategy.
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Benefits of the THRIVE Academy Agri-Food Tech 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’ll match you with mentors from the extensive network of industry insiders, corporates, alumni and investors.
- Investment Readiness: They’ll teach you the fundamentals of what founders need to be investments ensuring your highest chance at success when you seek outside funding.
- Validation: They’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 access Old’s College Smart Farm & other PSIs 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.
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Eligibility Criteria.
We’re looking for promising founders with innovative ideas.
Specifically, we are looking for:
- Pre-seed – Seed Stage agrifood tech companies
- Researchers or university teams looking to commercialize a technology
- Early-stage innovators with groundbreaking ideas for agri-food tech
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How to Apply for THRIVE Academy Agri-Food Tech Program 2024.
Applications for the THRIVE Academy Agri-Food Tech Program will be accepted throughout the year with two intakes per year. One cohort will run September- November and the other cohort will run February- May.
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