The THRIVE/Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge seeks 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!
Areas of Focus
The key goal of the challenge is to identify and promote innovations that help farmers to:
- Enhance Lands
- Connect Farms
- Measure Soil
Eligibility Criteria
The Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge is open to start-ups and scale-ups located around the world
A. 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?
B. Scale-Ups
Series A +
Proven scalability of a base business and formalized business model
Detailed plan outlining:
Marketing reach
Team structure
Key product offering
Benefits
- Up to $100,000 in funding to develop a proof of concept
- Considered or eligible for investment from Shell Ventures if investment criteria met
- Receive automatic nomination for THRIVE’s TOP 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings
- Acceptance into the Shell GameChanger program with access to coaching and additional funding opportunities
- Gain brand recognition through THRIVE media and brand exposure across various channels potential pilot opportunities with Shell
- Selected applicants will secure placement in THRIVE’s Accelerator Program in 2024
- Access THRIVE’s extensive ecosystem of industry experts & receive focused startup coaching
- Be shortlisted for future partnership opportunities with THRIVE’s network
Application Deadline – December 11, 2022
