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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026
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Publish Date 3/28/2026 Application Deadline 5/15/2026 Opportunity Type Competitions Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026, is a global competition aimed at identifying and supporting startups that provide innovative solutions to major challenges in the agriculture and food sector. The program focuses on sustainable innovation related to food security, climate change, and resource efficiency.

The competition targets startups and scale-ups developing scalable technologies or solutions that create a real impact on global agri-food systems. Top selected companies will advance to the final stage, where they will pitch their projects to global investors and industry experts during the THRIVE Global Summit in Silicon Valley.
Details
  • Duration: The competition consists of multiple stages (application, evaluation, finalist selection, and final pitch at the summit)
  • Location: Finals are held in Silicon Valley, USA
  • Funding: Opportunity to receive investment of up to USD 1 million for winners (based on previous editions)
  • Fees: No application fees mentioned
  • Application Process: Applications are submitted through the official program website
  • Language: English (as it is an international program)
  • Challenge Areas include:


  1.  Regenerative agriculture
  2.  Artificial intelligence and automation
  3.  Animal health and nutrition
  4.  Clean energy and climate technologies
  5.  Water and waste management
  6.  Post-harvest and food technology
  • A select number of finalists will present their solutions to a global audience of investors and experts
Eligibility Criteria
  • Applicants must be startups or technology-driven ventures (startup or scale-up)
  • Must operate in agriculture, food, climate, energy, or related sectors
  • Must present an innovative and scalable solution
  • The solution should contribute to sustainability or solving global agri-food challenges
  • Ability to pitch the project to international investors and partners
  • No nationality restrictions (global opportunity)
Opportunity Benefits
  • Opportunity to secure investment (up to USD 1 million)
  • Exposure to global investors and industry leaders
  • Participation in the THRIVE Global Summit in Silicon Valley
  • Complimentary tickets to attend the summit and related events for finalists
  • Strong networking opportunities with major companies and investors
  • Opportunity to join global acceleration and growth programs
  • Increased global visibility for the startup and its solution