The challenges facing agriculture and food systems in developing countries has never been more urgent. Smallholder farmers around the world need climate resilience, food security, and above all – agriculture technology innovation build a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.
AI-enabled agritech solutions have the potential to reshape the way farmers operate and make decisions. By optimizing planting schedules to automating tedious tasks, farmers can navigate mounting climate pressures, labor shortages and a growing population.
$1 million for AI-powered AgriTech systems
THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with solutions that will revolutionize agriculture.
Applicants should be early-stage startups or entrepreneurs at the seed to Series A stage, focusing on artificial intelligence and automation. This includes those working on AI-powered farm management platforms, robotics and automation, AI-driven crop health diagnostics, supply chain optimization, data-driven decision-making, and vertical and urban farming technologies.
The winning company will receive the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge Award in addition to investment from SVG Ventures up to $1 Million USD.
Global Impact Challenge applicants must demonstrate their potential to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that address critical challenges in agriculture and food systems. Best if they can showcase tangible outcomes, data-driven results, or successful implementation of their solution with proven impact on climate and the environment.
If you wish to apply, you can do so at the link here. The application deadline is May 25, 2025.
Source: ICT Works