The eCommerce North Tech Accelerator is a program designed for tech startups in Canada that are building innovative solutions in ecommerce, retail tech, and merchant/commerce solutions (including adjacent areas across the commerce stack). In partnership with Moneris, Canada's top payment solutions provider, and supported by the Elevate ecosystem, the accelerator is committed to helping Canada’s diverse community of founders scale their businesses. The program offers mentorship and unique opportunities for startups to explore and potentially integrate with the Moneris product suite of mobile, online, and omnichannel solutions.
Program Overview
• Program Cost: No cost, equity-free.
• Duration: A 3-month accelerator program.
• Objective: To help ambitious tech startups grow, connect, and scale their impact.
• Key Feature: Provides direct access to the Moneris product team and executive leadership to accelerate revenue growth and business scaling.
Key Benefits for Startups
• Access to Moneris Product Suite: Gain access to tools within the Moneris suite of products, including Moneris Online, Moneris Go, and Tap to Pay.
• Expert Advice & Partnership Exploration: Connect 1:1 with product leaders from Moneris through the Corporate in Residence program to access deep commerce expertise and explore potential partnerships.
• Operational Excellence: Audit existing product, technology, marketing, and sales processes with dedicated expert-led mentor sessions and attend technical workshops.
• Community: Join a program that actively boosts female founders and businesses led by underrepresented entrepreneurs.
• Brand Exposure: Receive complimentary access to CIX Summit and Elevate Festival to meet investors, partners, and tech leaders.
• Leadership Growth: Connect with startup leaders and industry experts to develop a scaling mindset and strategies for becoming a better leader.
• Acceleration Support: Benefit from targeted workshops, 1:1 mentorship, and curated connections to support growth.
Eligibility Criteria
• Industry Focus: Startups developing a tech solution that shapes the future of commerce.
• Founder Profile: Founders who are collaborative, coachable, and open to feedback and new perspectives.
• Business Goals: Companies seeking new partnerships, looking to explore opportunities with Moneris, or aiming to gain valuable industry insights to elevate their business.
Experts in Residence
• Shane George: Sales
• Jad Yaghi: Tech, Product
• Gbemi Akande: Fundraising
• Omeed Asadi: Product Design, UI/UX
• John Beresford: Validation/Sales
• Anita Chauhan: Marketing
• Tara Longo: Operations
• Mark Ramsay: Enterprise Sales
• Henry Hayes: Customer Success
Application Timeline
• April 2026 Cohort: The program runs from April to June 2026.
• October 2026 Cohort:
• Applications Close: August 28, 2026
• Program Kick-off: October 1, 2026
• Program Ends: December 10, 2026
This accelerator presents a significant opportunity for purpose-driven startups to collaborate with one of Canada’s leading payment solution providers. Through dedicated mentor sessions, workshops, and access to curated events, the program is structured to help founders make their startups more competitive and realize their full potential in a stakeholder-centric world.