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Grant Program - Powered by Shopline

Capital for
commerce
builders.

Non-dilutive funding for early-stage founders building the future of commerce, retail technology, and consumer products.

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Eligibility Criteria

Who qualifies.

Early-stage founders building in commerce, retail tech, or consumer products. US entity required.

Commerce-Adjacent

E-commerce, retail tech, supply chain

E-commerce, retail tech, supply chain, consumer products, or payment infrastructure.

Early Stage

Pre-seed to Seed

Pre-seed to Seed. Working prototype or MVP. Pre-revenue considered.

US-Incorporated

International founders welcome with US entity

Registered in the US. International founders welcome with US entity.

Active Founder

Full-time at time of application

At least one founder working full-time at time of application.

What Recipients Get

More than funding. A platform.

Grant recipients get capital, visibility, and full ecosystem access.

Grant Funding

Non-dilutive. No equity taken.

Non-dilutive cash grant. Amount disclosed during review. No equity taken.

AcceleratorCON Booth

1,000 ecosystem members

Featured exhibit booth at AcceleratorCON 2026 in front of 1,000 ecosystem members.

Shopline Platform Access

12-month access

12-month access to Shopline's commerce platform and merchant network.

Investor Introductions

Commerce-focused investors

Direct intros to commerce-focused investors from the AcceleratorCON network.

Press Coverage

50K+ ecosystem members

Featured in AcceleratorCON press release and social announcement to 50K+ ecosystem members.

Advisory Session

Complimentary with Esosa

One complimentary session with Esosa on growth, fundraising, or go-to-market strategy.

FAQ

Common Questions

How much is the grant?
Grant amounts vary by cohort and are disclosed during the application review. Non-dilutive; no equity taken.
When are applications due?
Reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applicants receive priority consideration.
Can international founders apply?
Yes, if your company has a US entity registered at time of application.
Do I need to attend AcceleratorCON?
Yes. Grant recipients are expected to participate with their included exhibit booth.

Your commerce startup deserves fuel.

Non-dilutive funding. A platform. An audience. Apply in 15 minutes.

Apply for the Shopline Grant