eCommerce North Tech Accelerator

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was August 28, 2025.

Q: Is the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator a grant, loan, or tax credit?

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator?

eCommerce North Tech Accelerator is funded by Elevate Talent

Q: Who is eligible for the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator program?

To be eligible for the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator program, you must: • Canadian tech startups in ecommerce, retail tech, or merchant solutions • Open to mentorship and partnership opportunities with Moneris

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator?

You can contact Elevate Talent.

Q: Where is the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator available?

The eCommerce North Tech Accelerator program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Are startups eligible for the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator program.

Last Update: September 23, 2025

ON, Canada

Accelerator supporting Canadian tech startups in ecommerce innovation

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 7, 2025
Closing date : August 28, 2025

Financing Type

Other Support

Partnering and Collaboration

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Elevate Talent

Program status

Open

Overview

The eCommerce North Tech Accelerator supports Canadian tech startups in the ecommerce, retail technology, and merchant solutions sectors with mentorship, workshops, and access to Moneris' product suite, helping companies scale and explore industry partnerships. While the program has helped participants collectively raise over $10 million, it does not specify a direct funding amount, focusing instead on business growth, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Activities funded

Development and scaling of innovative technology solutions in ecommerce, retail tech, or merchant services.
Integration or partnership projects involving Moneris payment solutions.
Business growth initiatives supported by mentorship, workshops, and leadership development.
Enhancement of operational processes, product offerings, or sales strategies within commerce-focused startups.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 47,000

Integrating tap-to-pay solutions for a multi-vendor online marketplace

$ 59,500

Launching AI-driven analytics for store performance optimization

$ 27,000

Building mobile POS integration for festival and pop-up merchants

$ 32,000

Piloting smart loyalty integration using Moneris data and APIs

$ 52,000

Expanding B2B SaaS with Moneris merchant onboarding integration

$ 40,000

Enhancing omnichannel checkout for small independent retailers

Eligibility

The applicant must be a tech startup based in Canada.
The company must be developing innovative solutions in the ecommerce, retail tech, or merchant spaces.
The applicant should be interested in exploring integration or partnerships with Moneris, Canada's leading payment solutions provider.
The company should be open to mentorship, feedback, and participating in a collaborative cohort environment.

Who is eligible?

Tech startups in Canada
Companies building solutions in ecommerce
Businesses focusing on retail technology
Startups developing solutions for merchants

Eligible expenses

Access to Moneris product suite and associated tools, such as Moneris Online, Moneris Go, and Tap to Pay.
Mentoring and consulting sessions with industry experts through dedicated workshops and expert-led mentor sessions.
Complimentary admission to industry events, including CIX and Elevate Festival.

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Selection criteria

Ability to collaborate and integrate feedback from mentors and experts.
Potential to explore strategic partnerships with Moneris or to benefit from industry insights.
Commitment to leadership growth and openness to developing an inclusive corporate culture.

How to apply

Validate program eligibility

Review eligibility requirements for the program
Ensure your tech startup is focused on ecommerce, retail tech, or merchant solutions
Assess if your business is collaborative and open to mentorship
Determine if you would benefit from industry partnerships and insights

Submit application form online

Visit the official eCommerce North application portal
Prepare required company and founder information for the form
Complete and submit the application form online between July 7 and August 28
Confirm receipt of your submission

Wait for selection results

Wait for the review and selection of cohort members
Monitor communications from the program for updates

Receive acceptance notification

If accepted, receive your confirmation to join the upcoming cohort
Review onboarding details and prepare to join the program starting October 1

Additional information

Participants receive complimentary access to industry events such as CIX and Elevate Festival in Toronto.
The program emphasizes support for underrepresented and female founders.
Expert mentoring is provided across domains like fundraising, marketing, product design, and sales.
Over 1,500 mentorship hours have been delivered, and $10MM+ has been raised by previous participants.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the eCommerce North Tech Accelerator. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.