Deadline:
May 15, 2026
Location(s)
Online
Overview
A Global Challenge transforming agrifood innovation.
The challenges facing agriculture and food systems have never been more urgent. From climate resilience and food security to sustainability and equitable access, the future of our global food system depends on bold, scalable innovation.
Details
The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for startups developing breakthrough solutions to the most critical challenges across the agrifood value chain.
Finalists compete for up to $1M in investment while pitching on stage in Silicon Valley at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit.
This is more than a pitch competition — it’s a platform to accelerate partnerships, capital, and global expansion.
Global Impact Challenge Themes
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Artificial Intelligence Automation
- Animal Health & Nutrition
- Climate Resilience
- Water & Waste Management
- Food Security & Nutrition
- THRIVE Global
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.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Selection Criteria
To be considered for the Global Impact Challenge, applicants must meet the following criteria, demonstrating their potential to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that address critical challenges in agriculture and food systems.
- 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.
- Alignment with Summit Themes: 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.
- Proven Climate & Environmental 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, we highly value applicants who can demonstrate a proven impact on climate and the environment.
Dates
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
THE GLOBAL IMPACT CHALLENGE AWARDS
Top startups from each of the Challenge themes will be selected to pitch live at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Silicon Valley on October 15 — and compete for up to $1M in investment from SVG Ventures. The Summit is the world’s premier leadership forum for AgriFood and Climate innovation — convening global CEOs, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.Each finalist will receive:
- Complimentary Summit passes & VIP networking access
- Pitch coaching with an expert pitch coach
- Direct exposure to leading corporate partners and investors during Virtual Pitch Day
- A dedicated booth at the Summit Startup Showcase
- Global visibility on one of the world’s leading stages for agrifood innovation
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