Deadline: 12 July 2024
The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a global search for the most innovative startups who are advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Impact Challenge is focused on five key themes each one central to supporting the transition to a net-zero future for agriculture.
Focus Areas
- Soil Health & Biodiversity
Every year, billions of tons of soil erode, exacerbating biodiversity loss. Prioritizing soil vitality is critical to ensure long-term food security, bolster biodiversity, and mitigate climate change impacts. This includes solutions for regenerative agriculture, bio-based pest control, novel crop nutrition, diversified ecosystems, and transition finance initiatives.
- Food Security & Waste Reduction
Our emphasis on food security addresses the critical challenge of sustainably feeding a growing global population, given the significant amount of food wasted annually. We seek solutions to optimize resource use, promote climate-resilient agriculture, automate and digitalize on-farm operations, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce waste.
- Reducing and Offsetting GHG Emissions
- Nutrition & Health
- Cleantech: Water and Energy
Benefits
Finalists from each theme will advance to the finals and pitch at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit where the overall winner will be announced.
The Winning company receives the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Award in addition to the following:
- A place on THRIVE’s award-winning Global Accelerator Program
- Investment from SVG Ventures up to $1 Million USD
- Opportunity to pitch live at THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley
- Two Complimentary tickets to attend THRIVE Global Impact Summit & pre-summit networking reception
Eligibility
These selection criteria will help them to identify and support startups and entrepreneurs who are actively working towards creating sustainable and impactful solutions aligned with our mission and vision.
- Seed to Series A:
Applicants should be early-stage startups or entrepreneurs at the seed to Series A stage. We welcome innovative ideas and solutions that have the potential for growth and scalability.
- Global Applicants:
We invite applications from around the world. Entrepreneurs and startups from any country or region are encouraged to apply, as we value diverse perspectives and global collaboration.
- Adhesion to Focus Areas:
Applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with one or more of the above focus areas. Solutions should address the specific challenges within these areas and offer innovative approaches for positive impact.
- Proven Climate & Environmental Impact (Preferred):
While not mandatory, we highly value applicants who can demonstrate a proven impact on climate and the environment. This includes showcasing tangible outcomes, data-driven results, or successful implementation of solutions that have positively influenced sustainability, carbon reduction, biodiversity, or other environmental aspects.
For more information and application.