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
