- Investment Amount – up to $1,000,000
- Deadline – May 25, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The challenges facing agriculture and food systems have never been more urgent. From climate resilience to food security, innovation is essential to build a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. The $1 million THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with solutions that will revolutionize agriculture.
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Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Impact Challenge is focused on six key themes, each driving innovation to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable future for agriculture and food systems.
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Awards
- Three finalists from each of the six themes will be selected to pitch at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley.
- Each finalist will receive:
- Two complimentary tickets to attend the summit & pre-summit networking reception
- A personalized pitch coaching session led by an expert pitch coach
- Exposure to top industry corporate leaders during Virtual Pitch Day
- A dedicated booth at the summit startup showcase
- The winning company will receive the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Award in addition to investment from SVG Ventures up to $1M USD.
Eligibility:
- 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.
- They invite applications from around the world. Entrepreneurs and startups from any country or region are encouraged to apply, as they value diverse perspectives and global collaboration.
- Applicants should demonstrate a clear alignment with one or more of the above summit themes. Solutions should address the specific challenges within these areas and offer innovative approaches for positive impact.
- Includes showcasing tangible outcomes, data-driven results, or successful implementation of solutions that have positively influenced sustainability, carbon reduction, biodiversity, or other environmental aspects. While not mandatory, they highly value applicants who can demonstrate a proven impact on climate and the environment.
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