Description
The urgency of the climate crisis is more apparent than ever and disruptive innovation is key to creating a more sustainable, prosperous, inclusive, healthy and equitable future.
The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a global search for the most innovative startups who are advancing a more sustainable future for agriculture
Winning company
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
Focus areas
Soil health & Biodiversity
Food Security & Waste Reduction
Reducing and offsetting GHG emissions
Nutrition & Health
Cleantech: Water and Energy
Selection Criteria
These selection criteria will help us 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.
Timeline
Application deadline: July 12th, 2024
Applications Review: August 2024
Select Finalists: September 2024
Live Pitch Event: November 7th, 2024
Find application form here