THRIVE l SHELL Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge 2022 for startups

The THRIVE | Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge aims 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!

Area of Focus

The challenge’s main objective is to find and promote solutions that assist farmers in:

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.

Criteria For Selection

Start-ups and scale-ups from all across the world are welcome to participate in the Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge.

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
• Detailed plan outlining:
  • Marketing reach
  • Team structure
  • Key product offering

Benefits of the Program

Selected winners will receive:

FUNDING

Up to $100,000 in funding to develop a proof of concept

• SHELL GAMECHANGER

Acceptance into the Shell GameChanger program with access to coaching and additional funding opportunities

• MARKET VALIDATION

Potential pilot opportunities with Shell

• AWARD-WINNING THRIVE ACCELERATOR

Selected applicants will secure placement in THRIVE’s Accelerator Program in 2024

• THRIVE ECOSYSTEM

Be shortlisted for future partnership opportunities with THRIVE’s network

• ELIGIBLE FOR INVESTMENT

Considered or eligible for investment from Shell Ventures if investment criteria met

• THRIVE TOP 50 FAST-TRACK

Receive automatic nomination for THRIVE’s TOP 50 AgTech & FoodTech Listings

• PUBLICITY

Gain brand recognition through THRIVE media and brand exposure across various channels

• MENTORSHIP & COACHING

Access THRIVE’s extensive ecosystem of industry experts & receive focused startup coaching

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How To Apply

Registration closes 11th December 2022

Click here and apply

For more information visit the official website

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