Elevate and Moneris Launch eCommerce North, Canada's First Ecommerce Accelerator

March 15, 2021

On February 23^rd, Moneris and Elevate launched Canada’s first ecommerce accelerator, eCommerce North, supporting the next wave of Canadian entrepreneurs. The virtual ribbon-cutting event included remarks from Moneris CEO Angela Brown, the Honourable Mary Ng, and Colonel Chris Hadfield. Leveraging a digital-first platform, the six-month program is designed to help grow and scale purpose-driven ecommerce start-ups with access to successful founders, executives and subject matter experts.

eCommerce North goes beyond traditional programming by providing founders with coaching and mentorship focused on sustainability, equity and mental health. As part of the Government of Canada’s 50-30 initiative, Elevate and Moneris are committed to having 50% of the program’s participants be female founders and at least 30% of participants coming from underrepresented groups.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes and is not intended to be legal, business or other professional advice or an endorsement of any of the websites or services listed.

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