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Scale Your Startup with Elevate Innovation Programs

Elevate empowers founders to accelerate growth and maximize impact. Our founder-first Innovation Programs are designed to provide the tools, mentorship, and networks needed to succeed.

OUR PROGRAMS

Why Join Our Innovation Programs?

Elevate Innovation Programs are built with a deep understanding of founders’ challenges. We prioritize specific needs and ensure maximum value, from curated mentorship to opportunities that fast-track success.

Comprehensive Program Design

Dedicated Mentorship

Workshops & Foundertalks

Networking & Community

Investor & Corporate Exposure

Which program is right for you?

Elevate Innovation offers co-created programs to support each stage of the founder journey. Founders unlock meaningful connections, coaching, and access to community resources by joining our programs.

eCommerce North->

Our eCommerce North program offers two key programs to support growing businesses. The Innovator Challenge is a 4-8 week program that helps 30 early-stage D2C e-commerce founders learn from industry experts, join a community of entrepreneurs, and compete for three $1,500 growth grants. For more intensive support, the Tech Accelerator provides a 3-4 month program focused on scaling solutions through strategic partnerships and industry connections, helping founders establish themselves in the Canadian tech ecosystem.

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Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge->

The Canada’s Next Sustainable Changemaker Challenge provides up to 10 startups that are working towards a net-zero emissions future, the unique opportunity to connect with experienced advisors, sustainability leaders and cleantech investors to scale their startup and make an impact towards Canada’s net-zero emissions goal. In the 6-week Challenge, startups will also have the opportunity to pitch how their solutions are reducing GHG emissions for a chance to win a cash prize.

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By the numbers

400+

founders supported

6,000+

startup network

1,300+

1-1 mentorship hours

Experts in residence

Shane George Sales
Jad Yaghi Tech/Product
Gbemi Akande Fundraising
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What our alumni founders have to say

“The program has been instrumental in helping us with scaling challenges. Working with the Moneris and Elevate teams, we’ve been able to nail down our go-to-market strategy and our platform strategy on what we will need to scale and automate.”

Tali Remennik Co-founder of Granularity (eCommerce North Tech Accelerator Alumni)

“We had been part of similar accelerator programs, but I wanted a female-focused space. We were open to investment, and I wanted to learn personally, not just for the business. I appreciated that this program focused on me as an entrepreneur, helping me grow as a founder, not just focusing on investment.”

Megan Madden Co-founder of Combine Settings (Elevate Women+ Alumni)

“It’s a win-win, even if you don’t win the grant, you learn so much in these weeks that is going to apply to your business long term. For a free program to give you this much information and a community, no one should be on the fence about applying for this program. Just apply!”

Danielle Murrel Cox Founder of Zuri & Dre (Innovation Challenge Alumni)

Empowering Success Stories

Elevate Innovation empowers Canadian startups through targeted programs—from women and gender-diverse entrepreneur incubators to e-commerce accelerators and sustainability initiatives. Our impact extends beyond program completion, offering founders lasting access to industry mentorship, strategic connections, and a thriving tech community.

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