Call For Applications: THRIVE Academy for Agri-food Tech Startups 2025
Join the 12-Week THRIVE Academy Agrifood Tech Pre-Accelerator Program
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur in the agrifood tech space? THRIVE Academy offers a transformative 12-week pre-accelerator program designed for early-stage startups aiming to commercialize their innovations. This immersive program provides entrepreneurs with the tools to de-risk and validate ideas, develop a go-to-market strategy, and prepare for capital raising.
Program Overview
THRIVE Academy’s program is divided into two impactful phases:
Phase 1 (Week 1-7)
- Intensive virtual programming.
- Expert mentorship.
- Foundational training to build high-growth companies.
- Preparation for market and investor readiness.
Phase 2 (Week 8-12)
- Implement key learnings.
- Continued mentorship.
- Demo Day & in-person immersion to showcase innovations.
- Feedback sessions to guide your next steps.
Eligibility Criteria
THRIVE Academy is seeking promising founders with groundbreaking ideas in agrifood tech. Specifically:
- Stage: Pre-seed to early seed-stage companies.
- Focus: Innovators with transformative ideas for the agrifood sector.
Program Benefits
Participants of THRIVE Academy gain access to a wide range of resources and opportunities designed to foster growth and success:
- Acceleration: Fast-track your entrepreneurial journey and progress towards commercialization.
- Mentorship: Connect with industry insiders, corporates, alumni, and investors through THRIVE’s extensive network.
- Investment Readiness: Master the fundamentals of fundraising and maximize your success potential.
- Validation: Test and refine your ideas with informed guidance, minimizing risks.
- Smart Farm Access: Utilize Old’s College Smart Farm and other PSIs for technology evaluation and validation.
- Accelerator Opportunities: Graduates may advance to THRIVE’s Canada or Global Accelerator programs.
- Partner Perks: Enjoy over $3.5 million in exclusive perks and discounts from industry-leading partners.
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Key Dates
Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize the agrifood tech sector with your innovative ideas. Apply now and take your startup to the next level!
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