Pork Checkoff Embraces Startup Innovation for First Time with New MidWest THRIVE Accelerator Program

The National Pork Board (NPB or the Pork Checkoff) is partnering with Californian venture firm SVG Partners on its new MidWest THRIVE accelerator program. The Pork Checkoff is partnering alongside animal health group Elanco, Indiana’s agbiosciences promoter AgriNovus, and entrepreneurship and commercialization accelerator Purdue Foundry. THRIVE’s existing partner on its Californian program Land O’Lakes is also part of the new program, which aims […]

NEWS RELEASE: California venture, innovation firm to expand to Midwest, partner with Indiana-based entities, advance livestock and plant sciences health

California venture, innovation firm to expand to Midwest, partner with Indiana-based entities, advance livestock and plant sciences health SVG Partners expands THRIVE AgTech into livestock and agbiosciencesin Midwest with newest partners National Pork Board, AgriNovus Indiana, Elanco Animal Health, Purdue Foundry and with long-term partner Land O’Lakes SAN FRANCISCO and INDIANAPOLIS – SVG Partners, a […]

270+ Companies from 55 Countries Apply to THRIVE Accelerator 2018-2019 Cohort

Applications to THRIVE’s Seed Accelerator closed October 31 and we are delighted to announce that we received nearly 300 applications from 55 countries. Going into its fifth year, THRIVE continues to expand its presence in new regions around the world with the help of our corporate partners including Coca Cola, Trimble, Heidenhain, Taylor Farms, EY, […]