The THRIVE | Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge aims to identify and support top start-up and scale-up innovators 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.
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The fundamental goal of the challenge is to identify and promote innovations that help farmers to:
ENHANCE LAND: Solutions that promote carbon sequestration and avoid emissions while improving soil health.
CONNECT FARMS: Solutions to improve farm connectivity to access carbon markets and carbon financing.
MEASURE SOIL: Solutions that measure and quantify soil carbon, health, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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
- A detailed plan outlining:
- Marketing reach
- Team structure
- Key product offering
Benefits
The winners will receive::
- Up to $100,000 in funding to develop a proof of concept
- Considered or eligible for investment from Shell Ventures if investment criteria met
- Acceptance into the Shell GameChanger program with access to coaching and additional funding opportunities
- Receive automatic nomination for THRIVE’s TOP 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings
- Potential pilot opportunities with Shell
- Brand recognition through THRIVE media and brand exposure across various channels
- 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
Eligibilities
If the applicant’s start-up or scale-up company fits with the challenge themes given on the website, they can apply.
Eligible Regions: Open for AllApplication Process
- Use apply now link to apply through online application process.
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Application Deadline: December 11, 2022
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