04 June 2026, UK: Designed to help innovative UK startups scale into the United States, the programme will provide participating companies with direct access to Silicon Valley networks, strategic partners, investors, growers and leading agrifood corporations across one of the world’s largest agricultural markets.

The programme comes at a time of increasing global demand for technologies that improve agricultural productivity, sustainability and climate resilience, while strengthening collaboration between the UK and US agrifood innovation ecosystems.

The selected companies are developing technologies across livestock and poultry monitoring, precision crop inputs, greenhouse automation, foliar spraying, sustainable natural fibres and next-generation crop protection delivery systems.

“The US market represents a major opportunity for UK agritech innovators, particularly in areas like automation, biologicals and climate-smart agriculture,” said John Hartnett, Founder and CEO of SVG Ventures | THRIVE.

“This programme is designed to help founders build strategic partnerships, validate commercial opportunities and accelerate innovation and adoption with growers, corporates and investors across the US agrifood ecosystem.”

Delivered over nine months, the programme combines virtual support, mentorship and two in-market visits to California. Participating companies will engage with industry leaders, investors and potential customers through curated introductions, market insight sessions and networking opportunities led by SVG Ventures | THRIVE.

The first US visit will take place from 22–26 June 2026 in Silicon Valley and includes participation in the 2026 Salinas Biological Summit. A second visit from 12–16 October 2026 will culminate with the companies pitching at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit.

Each company will also receive support from an Innovate UK Business Growth Specialist, helping participants strengthen international growth strategies, refine value propositions and prepare for long-term expansion into the US market.

Jon Hazell, Innovate UK, Partnership Manager North America & Global Incubator Programme said the partnership with SVG Ventures | THRIVE provides UK companies with a valuable platform to accelerate international growth.

“Innovate UK is committed to helping ambitious UK businesses scale globally and build meaningful international partnerships.

“Through this collaboration with SVG Ventures | THRIVE, the cohort will gain access to the networks, expertise and market insights needed to explore commercial opportunities and establish a strong presence in the United States.”

The United States represents a significant growth market for agritech innovation, supported by a highly developed ecosystem of growers, corporates, research institutions and investors focused on advancing the future of food and agriculture.

SVG Ventures | THRIVE has extensive experience supporting agrifood innovation globally through its investment platform, studio, academy, accelerator and scale-up programmes, helping entrepreneurs at every stage of growth — from early concept development through to global commercial expansion. Working with a community of more than 15,000 startups across over 100 countries, SVG Ventures | THRIVE connects founders with the capital, corporate partners, market access and strategic support needed to scale breakthrough technologies addressing the world’s biggest food and agriculture challenges.

2026 Cohort

• HerdVision – Automated cattle monitoring technology focused on animal health and herd efficiency.
• CDotBio Ltd – Carbon dot delivery systems designed to improve performance and uptake of crop protection products.
• Cordon Technologies – Precision foliar spraying technology using GPS mapping, sensing and automated nutrient mixing.
• Fibe Ltd – Sustainable natural fibres produced from agricultural waste streams.
• FLOX – AI-powered poultry monitoring and operational planning technology.
• Fotenix – Automated greenhouse scouting systems for pest, disease and crop monitoring.
• Glaia Ltd – Crop inputs designed to enhance photosynthesis and improve yields.
• SugaROx Ltd – Precision biostimulants that improve crop productivity and resilience.

Organisations interested in connecting with the cohort during the California visits or throughout the programme can contact Paula Elliott at paula.elliott@svgventures.com for partnership and meeting inquiries.

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