THRIVE l SHELL 2022 Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge

The THRIVE | Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge aims to identify and support top start-up and scale-up innovators who are driving the global transformation to climate-smart agriculture practices. The challenge aligns with Shell’s Powering Progress strategy and the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals. If your start-up or scale-up company fits with the challenge themes below, apply now!

• Table of Content
• About SVG Ventures | THRIVE
• THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge
• Requirements for THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About SVG Ventures | THRIVE

Since 2010, SVG Ventures | THRIVE has been the leading global AgriFood investment and innovation platform headquartered in Silicon Valley. We're comprised of top agriculture, food and technology corporations, universities, and investors. With a community of over 5,000 startups from 100 countries, the THRIVE platform invests, accelerates, and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally and solve the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. THRIVE’s Corporate Innovation Program is focused on connecting our corporate partners with... continue reading

THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge

Application Deadline	11 Dec 2022
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	SVG Ventures | THRIVE
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge

FUNDING

Up to $100,000 in funding to develop a proof of concept

ELIGIBLE FOR INVESTMENT

Considered or eligible for investment from Shell Ventures if investment criteria met

SHELL GAMECHANGER

Acceptance into the Shell GameChanger program with access to coaching and additional funding opportunities

THRIVE TOP 50 FAST-TRACK

Receive automatic nomination for THRIVE’s TOP 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings

MARKET VALIDATION

Potential pilot opportunities with Shell

PUBLICITY

Gain brand recognition through THRIVE media and brand exposure across various channels

AWARD-WINNING THRIVE ACCELERATOR

Selected applicants will secure placement in THRIVE’s Accelerator Program in 2024

MENTORSHIP & COACHING

Access THRIVE’s extensive ecosystem of industry experts & receive focused startup coaching

THRIVE ECOSYSTEM

Be shortlisted for future partnership opportunities with THRIVE’s network

Requirements for THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge Qualification

The Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge is open to start-ups and scale-ups located around the world

START-UPS

• Pre-seed to seed stage
• Start-ups will be screened based on:
  • Novel – is the idea fundamentally different, disruptive and unproven?
  • Valuable – could the idea create substantial new value if it works?
  • Doable – is there a plan to prove the concept quickly and affordably?
  • Relevant – is the idea relevant to the future of climate-smart agriculture?

SCALE-UPS

• Series A +
• Proven scalability of a base business and formalized business model
• Detailed plan outlining:
  • Marketing reach
  • Team structure
  • Key product offering

Application Deadline

December 11, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to SVG Ventures | THRIVE on airtable.com to apply

For more details, visit the website.