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SVG Ventures | THRIVE Announces Academy V Cohort!

11 September 2024, California: SVG Ventures|THRIVE is excited to introduce the 15 companies selected for the Academy V Cohort. These agri-food tech startups will participate in a 12-week immersive program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs and startups de-risk their ventures, validate their business models, build strong go-to-market strategies and prepare to raise capital. The program will equip these innovators with the tools and knowledge they need to accelerate their business growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome this diverse cohort of startups to Academy V.Each of these companies is pioneering innovative solutions with the potential to transform the agri-food sector. We look forward to supporting their journey and seeing the positive impact they will make.” says Danny O’Brien, Managing Director EMEA & Global Programs, SVG Ventures | THRIVE.

The Academy V Cohort includes:

  1. BioOilSolv – Calgary, Canada
  2. BloomIQ Technologies Inc. – Calgary, Canada
  3. EraGrow – Vancouver, Canada
  4. Greenleaf – London, United Kingdom
  5. Hedge Structures – Okotoks, Canada
  6. INKA-BIOTECH INC – Calgary, Canada
  7. Munitora – Calgary, Canada
  8. MyBackyardFarm– Calgary, Canada
  9. MyHayFarm – Calgary, Canada
  10. Nunatak Biotech – Buenos Aires, Argentina
  11. Oaken – Indianapolis, USA
  12. PathoScan – Saskatoon, Canada
  13. TellTail – Champaign,USA
  14. YieldWize – Ruthven , Canada
  15. ZaviaBio – Mendoza, Argentina

The THRIVE Academy continues to be a driving force in advancing agri-food technology, nurturing innovation, and supporting the growth of impactful startups. The program’s success is underscored by the achievements of its alumni, who have gone on to make significant contributions to the agri-food tech landscape.

The THRIVE Academy’s successful execution is made possible through the generous support of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program, managed by Alberta Innovates. This initiative is supported by a consortium including the Alberta Ministry of Technology & Innovation, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), Alberta Innovates, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) and Olds College. The THRIVE Academy is further supported by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).

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