L’Assomption, September 8th, 2025 – Zone Agtech, an internationally recognized innovation cluster dedicated to agricultural technologies and plant bioproducts, and SVG Ventures | THRIVE, a leading agri-food innovation and investment platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, announce their official partnership through the launch of the THRIVE Go Global: Quebec Scale-Up Program and the establishment of a THRIVE resource within Zone Agtech.
The THRIVE Go Global: Quebec Scale-Up program is an intensive 13-week journey designed to support Quebec’s agtech and foodtech companies in their international development. Its goal is to ensure that technologies developed in Quebec are recognized worldwide, meeting the needs of global markets while driving more innovation, job creation, and economic impact here in Quebec.
“ By integrating the THRIVE Go Global program into our offer, we are reinforcing our role as an international-calibre innovation cluster and providing Quebec companies with the levers they need to increase their global impact while fostering innovation and value creation at home,” says Marilou Cyr, Executive Director of Zone Agtech.
The partnership also includes the establishment of a THRIVE resource within Zone Agtech, strengthening the acceleration and investment opportunities available within Zone Agtech’s geolocated ecosystem. “By collaborating with Zone Agtech, we give Quebec companies a dual advantage: anchoring within an internationally recognized cluster and direct access to our global network and funding program. This combination positions Zone Agtech and Quebec as a world leader in agtech,” adds John Cassidy, Managing Director – Canada, SVG Ventures | THRIVE.
Participants will benefit from a unique combination of advantages brought together by THRIVE and Zone Agtech. On the THRIVE side, companies will take part in an exclusive international immersion featuring company visits, B2B meetings, and participation in the THRIVE Global Impact Summit . They will also gain access to THRIVE’s global network of more than 12,000 founders, investors, and corporates, while learning from expert-led workshops and receiving tailored mentorship. In addition, participants can access up to $3.5 million in perks and software credits to accelerate their growth.
On the Zone Agtech side, companies will benefit from comprehensive support for industrial scale-up within a world-class innovation cluster. This includes investment support, tailored guidance on implantation and localization with strategic partners, and access to equipment specifically purchased to meet their needs within the new acceleration space set to open in the next 12 to 18 months. In addition, participants will enjoy a one-year complimentary membership to the Quebec Agtech Community, strategic visibility through a presentation at the Grand Colloque Agtech du Québec, and promotion across Zone Agtech’s communication channels.
Located in L’Assomption (Quebec), Zone Agtech is one of Canada’s leading innovation ecosystems dedicated to agricultural technologies and plant bioproducts. It brings together companies, researchers, producers, and institutional partners to accelerate the development, adoption, and global reach of innovations that address the key challenges of agriculture. For more information, visit www.zoneagtech.ca.
SVG Ventures|THRIVE is a leading AgriFood Innovation and Investment platform headquartered in Silicon Valley, and comprised of top agriculture, food & technology corporations, universities and investors. With a community of over 12,000 startups from over 100 countries, SVG invests, accelerates and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally to solve the biggest challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. SVG’s Corporate innovation program works with Fortune 1000 corporations transforming their businesses, accelerating their growth and driving their innovation priorities. For more information, visit https://thriveagrifood.com.
