eCommerce North Tech Accelerator
Designed for tech startups in Canada building innovative solutions in the ecommerce, retail tech and merchant spaces. eCommerce North is committed to supporting founders in scaling their businesses through mentorship and opportunities for tech startups to explore the Moneris ecosystem.
HELPING GROW PURPOSE-DRIVEN STARTUPS
eCommerce North helps Canada’s diverse community of founders explore opportunities to integrate with the Moneris product suite of innovative mobile, online & omnichannel solutions. As Canada’s top payment solutions provider, Moneris services thousands of merchants across Canada daily. Through access to the Moneris product team and executive leadership, this unique partnership offers the potential to accelerate revenue growth, scale your business and make your startup competitive in a stakeholder-centric world. The program is supported through dedicated mentor sessions, workshops, connections and access to the Elevate Festival’s curated startup experience, powered by Moneris.
By the numbers
55
companies fuelled
1100+
mentorship hours
$10MM+
raised by program participants
HEAR FROM OUR PROGRAM ALUMNI
Discover firsthand how eCommerce North Tech Accelerator transformed our alumni into dynamic entrepreneurs and helped their businesses realize full potential.
“Participating in accelerator programs, including our Tech Accelerator powered by Moneris, provided Karla with invaluable support. The biggest benefit was access to the mentors. We received guidance on creating the best customer onboarding experience from an Interac expert. We also got tailored go-to-market strategy support from a mentor with direct experience in our business model.”
“The Moneris team, led by Patrick, is committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed. If they see that there’s no good fit between your product and what they’re doing, they will go above and beyond to introduce you to other founders or companies. It’s refreshing to find a company that genuinely wants to see entrepreneurs in Canada succeed. This spirit is truly embedded in both Elevate and Moneris.”
“A really impactful experience was working with the Moneris team and hearing how much they cared about the problem we’re solving. They’ve worked with hundreds of merchants, so to hear them confirm how pivotal demand forecasting and merchandising is to all of their merchants was very meaningful.”
“Participating in accelerator programs, including our Tech Accelerator powered by Moneris, provided Karla with invaluable support. The biggest benefit was access to the mentors. We received guidance on creating the best customer onboarding experience from an Interac expert. We also got tailored go-to-market strategy support from a mentor with direct experience in our business model.”
“The Moneris team, led by Patrick, is committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed. If they see that there’s no good fit between your product and what they’re doing, they will go above and beyond to introduce you to other founders or companies. It’s refreshing to find a company that genuinely wants to see entrepreneurs in Canada succeed. This spirit is truly embedded in both Elevate and Moneris.”
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal startups for this program are:
- Working on the future of Commerce Solutions
Are you developing a tech solution that shapes the future of commerce? - Collaborative & Coachable
Are you open to feedback & new perspectives? - Seeking New Partnerships or Industry Insights
Are you looking to explore opportunities to partner with Moneris, Canada’s leading payment solutions provider, or gain valuable industry insights to elevate your business?
If this is you and you are ready to take the next step, start your application today.
JOIN OUR NEXT tech Accelerator Cohort
August 28, 2025
Applications Close
October 2, 2025
Program Kick-off
December 11, 2025
Program Ends
Scale Up in 6 Ways
eCommerce North can take your business to new heights:
Access to Moneris Product Suite
Access to tools within the Moneris suite of products, including Moneris Online, Moneris Go and Tap to Pay
Expert Advice & Partnership Exploration
Have an opportunity to connect 1:1 with product leaders from Moneris through our Corporate in Residence program to access their deep commerce expertise and explore potential partnerships.
Operational Excellence
Audit your existing product, technology, marketing and sales processes with dedicated expert-led mentor sessions, track metrics, and attend technical workshops to learn the tricks of the trade.
Community
Join a program that boosts female founders and businesses led by underrepresented entrepreneurs to learn from other founders along the startup journey.
Brand Exposure
Complimentary access to CIX on March 26 & Elevate Festival from Oct 7-9, 2025 in Toronto, featuring unique opportunities for our startup community.
Leadership Growth
Connect with startup leaders and industry experts to develop a scaling mindset and strategies for becoming a better leader.
Experts in Residence
Our EIRs and mentors offer accelerator participants invaluable knowledge, feedback, and expertise from their respective industries. Through tailored advice, interactive workshops, engaging presentations, and personalized mentorship, they empower participants to apply learnings effectively, driving impact and fostering business growth.
