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?? That’s a Wrap on THRIVE Canada IV Accelerator Pitch Day! A big thank you to the amazing companies who shared their innovations and to our judges for making it all possible.??? Stay tuned—our THRIVE Canada IV Accelerator cohort announcement is coming soon! ?? #PitchDay #THRIVECanada #AgriTech #Innovation #Startups Danny O'Brien Carin Gerhardt Darann Sauer David Moss Dawn Trautman Garson Law Grant Adamson John Cassidy Lan (Scaleup) Tan Megan Croft Megan Malone - CITP / FIBP Michael McGee Reesa John Ricky Stephens Steve Larocque Todd Ormann

?? The 2024 THRIVE Global Impact Investment Report is here! Explore the latest insights in AgTech dealflow, evolving funding dynamics, and regional investment shifts. With highlights from our partners at FCC / FAC, ICL Group, Corteva Agriscience, and a look ahead to 2025, this report is your go-to guide for the future of AgTech investment. ?? Curious how the industry is transforming? Download your copy today and dive into the trends shaping tomorrow. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/deTSZWsM #AgTech #GlobalImpact #InvestmentReport #FutureOfFood #AgriFoodTech

Last week, the #THRIVEAcademy V Cohort participated in our Alberta Immersion experience, culminating in a Demo Day in Calgary. From engaging presentations by TELUS Global Ventures (TGV) and FCC / FAC, to tours of Sunterra Greenhouse and Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, the cohort had the opportunity to dive deep into Alberta's vibrant agrifood ecosystem. The week’s highlight was Demo Day, where the startups pitched their innovations to an invite-only audience of partners, investors, and industry leaders. Congratulations to Munitora (Calgary, AB) for being voted the People’s Choice Award winner! A huge congratulations to the Academy V Cohort, who officially complete the program this Thursday. Your hard work and innovation are paving the way for the future of agrifood technology, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you. Thank you to our partners and supporters for helping make this journey a success! ?? The Academy V Cohort includes: BioOilSolv Bloom IQ Technologies EraGrow Greenleaf? Hedge Structures Inc. INKA-BIOTECH Munitora? My Backyard Farm? MyHayFarm? Nunatak Biotech? Oaken? PathoScan? TellTail Ag? YieldWize? Zavia Bio The THRIVE Academy is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program which helps businesses scale, grow and contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem in Alberta. The program is led by Alberta Innovates with funding support from Alberta Technology and Innovation and Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies (PrairiesCan). The Program contributes to the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030. THRIVE acknowledges Farm Credit Canada (FCC / FAC/FAC) as a founding partner of its Canadian operations.

Join us for our next SPIN on Friday, November 22nd!??? Our host, Elev X!, is bringing together over 50 early-stage founders, investors, and industry leaders in the #AI field. You’ll have the chance to: ?? Network and collaborate with fellow founders ??Pitch your startup to investors ??Discuss potential investment opportunities with Elev X! and more! Plus, we’re holding an exclusive Fireside Chat on building #AIStartups with?Kelvin Mu?of Translink Capital and?Yang Fang?of Beagle Technology Inc.??? Register today >>>?bit.ly/40M6rwS #Entrepreneur #StartUp #StartUpInvestors #TechBusiness #TechInvestor

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible?THRIVE mentors?for the invaluable support and guidance you provided to our?Harvest Horizons?cohort. Your expertise, insights, and encouragement played a pivotal role in equipping these startups with the tools they need to scale globally. From sharing your knowledge to offering mentorship during their Silicon Valley immersion, you’ve truly made a lasting impact. We’re deeply grateful for your dedication and for being an integral part of their journey toward innovation and success. Thank you for helping us empower the next generation of agri-food tech leaders! Ben Gibbons Jeff Macon Svetlana Sapelnikova Kosuke Nakamura Koji Hasegawa John McMahon Masataka Someya @J.P. Giometti James Pierce Bennett Wong Mikiko C. Ran Zhang

Over the past few months, we’ve had the honor of collaborating with an exceptional group of Japanese startups as part of our?Harvest Horizons Immersion Program?in partnership with?JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization - Japan External Trade Organization. This transformative program was designed to empower agri-food tech innovators with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to scale globally. Phase 1: Accelerating Innovation The journey began with an intensive six-week acceleration program packed with dynamic workshops and virtual sessions. These covered a range of essential topics, including the?Silicon Valley mindset,?goal setting and scaling strategies,?mastering your pitch, the?US venture capital perspective, and insights into working with?US corporates, growers, and farmers. The program also addressed?legal considerations?for expanding into the US market. Participants benefited from the expertise of industry leaders ?Arthur Chen (Verdi),?Nathan Gold (Pitch Coach),?Masataka Someya (Kagome USA, Inc.),?Juliana Green (FMC Ventures ),?Nobu Morita (NEC X Inc.),?Stuart Dullard (Ashurst), Bruce Caldwell (3BarBio), Jason McNamee (LUCENT BIOSCIENCES) Mina Nakai (Deloitte) Andrew MacDonell (Topcon Agriculture), John Hartnett (SVG Ventures | THRIVE), Danny O'Brien (SVG Ventures | THRIVE) and Greg Young (SVG Ventures | THRIVE who brought their wealth of knowledge to these impactful sessions. Phase 2: Immersion in Silicon Valley The program’s second phase brought startups to the heart of global innovation—Silicon Valley—for a hands-on, immersive experience. Highlights included inspiring visits to leading hubs like?Stanford University,?UC Davis,?Bayer LifeHub,?AgStart, and?Driscoll’s Berries Farm, offering participants a rare glimpse into cutting-edge research, innovation, and business strategies.The week culminated in their participation at our?Global Impact Summit, where they connected with top industry leaders, investors, and peers. The summit provided unparalleled opportunities to build networks, access resources, and gain critical insights for scaling on a global stage. EF Polymer, a standout from the Harvest Horizons cohort, claimed victory as the overall winner in our?2024 Global Impact Challenge, exemplifying the remarkable talent and innovation within this year’s participants. We are thrilled to welcome this talented group of innovators to the?THRIVE community?and look forward to supporting their journeys as they transform the future of agri-food tech. Thank you to Yusuke Kaga and the team at JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization - it was a pleasure to host you in Silicon Valley and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Kisui (輝翠TECH) TOWING Co., Ltd. Ac-Planta Inc.EF Polymer Global Endophyte Justin Massar Hugo Bieber

This is it—last call! ?? Applications for the THRIVE Canada Accelerator close tonight at midnight. Don’t miss your chance to access mentorship, partnerships, and a global network to grow your business. ?? Apply now! https://lnkd.in/gKm6aUmc The THRIVE Canada Accelerator is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program which helps businesses scale, grow and contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem in Alberta. The program is led by Alberta Innovates with funding support from Alberta Technology and Innovation and Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies (PrairiesCan). The Program contributes to the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030. SVG Ventures | THRIVE acknowledges Farm Credit Canada (FCC / FAC) as a founding partner of its Canadian operations. #Accelerator #AgriTech #THRIVECanada #Innovation #Startups #LastChance #ApplyNow

Ready to take your Agri-Food startup to the next level? ?? Hear how Joshua Day Chief, CEO of AdvancedAg, leveraged the THRIVE Canada Accelerator Program to gain exposure and secure funding for growth. Don’t miss your chance—applications close this Friday! Watch the interview & apply now! ?? https://lnkd.in/gKm6aUmc The THRIVE Canada Accelerator is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program which helps businesses scale, grow and contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem in Alberta. The program is led by Alberta Innovates with funding support from Alberta Technology and Innovation and Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies (PrairiesCan). The Program contributes to the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030. SVG Ventures | THRIVE acknowledges Farm Credit Canada (FCC / FAC) as a founding partner of its Canadian operations. #Accelerator #AgriTech #THRIVECanada #Innovation #Startups #LastChance #ApplyNow

Last chance to apply! ?? Applications for the THRIVE Canada Accelerator close FRIDAY! Don’t miss your opportunity to gain strategic partnerships, expert mentorship, investor connections, and access to a global network to scale your Agri-Food startup. Apply now and take your business to the next level!??https://lnkd.in/gKm6aUmc The THRIVE Canada Accelerator is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program which helps businesses scale, grow and contribute to a thriving innovation ecosystem in Alberta. The program is led by Alberta Innovates with funding support from Alberta Technology and Innovation and Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies (PrairiesCan). The Program contributes to the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030. SVG Ventures | THRIVE acknowledges Farm Credit Canada (FCC / FAC) as a founding partner of its Canadian operations. #AgriTech #LastChance #THRIVECanada #Startups #Innovation #Accelerator #ScaleUp