THRIVE Academy 2025 For Agrifood Tech Startups
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.
Eligibility Criteria
They are looking for promising founders with innovative ideas
Specifically we are looking for:
- Pre-seed to early seed-stage agrifood tech companies
- Early stage innovators with ground breaking ideas for agrifood tech
How To Apply for THRIVE Academy
Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
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