THRIVE Global Accelerator Program 2023

About the program:

The THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a 12 week award-winning program designed specifically to support seed through series A companies, preparing them for growth and scalability. Supporting companies across the agrifood value chain, the THRIVE Global Accelerator places a strong emphasis on companies creating a sustainable future through innovation.

The THRIVE Accelerator program is specifically designed to support Seed to Series A stage companies. At this stage, companies are past ideation and are at least in the pre-minimum viable product, prototype in beta or product in market (paying customers) growth stages. This program benefits companies looking to attract both national and international customers.

The THRIVE Accelerator is a mix of virtual and in-person programming. There is 4+ months of virtual programming in each cohort, in addition to 2+ in-person weeks of connecting with your cohort and networking with our global community. The in person programming will take place during Seed week in March and Demo Day in July. The majority of virtual webinars will be held via Zoom. Upon acceptance into the program, we request full participation in our webinars, events and workshops.

Seed Camp week is currently scheduled for the week of March 18th, 2024 in Silicon Valley, California and Demo Day in June 2024. Subsidized travel for program participants traveling from out-of-town are available.

Benefits:

Through the THRIVE Accelerator you’ll receive the tools and support to build a company foundation for scalable growth:

• Access to corporates: We will connect you with Corporate Partners from our high profile network, for technology validation, adoption and potential investment opportunities.
• Access to farmers: Through our extensive partner network inclusive of farmers, growers, and agriculture partners, we provide startups with opportunities to conduct active field trials.
• Investment opportunities: THRIVE will connect you to corporate partners and investors from our network who may pursue investment. Following completion of the program, THRIVE will offer investment to select companies.
• Expert mentorship: You will have access to expert mentors and advisors as well as access to our extensive global entrepreneur network.
• Brand exposure: You will receive a multitude of brand exposure opportunities through THRIVE’s extensive global network, press and media.