THRIVE/Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge (up to $100,000 for Farmers)
About the THRIVE/Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge
The THRIVE | Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge seeks to discover and support top start-up and scale-up innovators driving the worldwide shift to climate-smart agriculture practices. The challenge is in line with Shell’s Powering Progress vision as well as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Apply today if your start-up or scale-up company fits one of the challenge themes listed below.
THRIVE/Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge Focus areas
The key 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, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Benefits for winners
Winners will be selected to receive the following benefits:
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- Funding
Up to $100,000 in funding to develop a proof of concept* - Eligible for investment
Considered or eligible for investment from Shell Ventures if investment criteria met - SHELL gamechanger
Acceptance into the Shell GameChanger program with access to coaching and additional funding opportunities - THRIVE top 50 fast-track
Receive automatic nomination for THRIVE’s TOP 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings - Market validation
Potential pilot opportunities with Shell - Publicity
Gain brand recognition through THRIVE media and brand exposure across various channels - Award-winning THRIVE accelerator
Selected applicants will secure placement in THRIVE’s Accelerator Program in 2024 - Mentorship & coaching
Access THRIVE’s extensive ecosystem of industry experts & receive focused startup coaching - THRIVE ecosystem
Be shortlisted for future partnership opportunities with THRIVE’s network
Selection criteria
The Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge is open to start-ups and scale-ups located around the world
Startups:
- 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.
Scaleups:
- Series A +
- Proven scalability of a base business and formalized business model
- Detailed plan outlining:
- Marketing reach
- Team structure
- Key product offering
The Application Deadline is 11th December 2022
Apply here
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