Funding is one of the most essential
considerations for a startup's success,
among a handful of other important fac-
tors, including market timing and a fine-
tuned idea. But no matter how great the
business idea, entrepreneurial dreams can
be dashed if you fail to secure the financial
backing necessary to launch and grow
your company.
When you're looking to obtain growth
capital, there are Canadian government
grants and funding programs available
to small business owners and startup
entrepreneurs nationwide. However, when
you include government funding in your
business plan—and you require the money
before the resources are available to you—
you'll need to explore financial services
that are able to support the gap in your
funding.
Old Kent Road Financial (OKR) provides
bridge financing to small and medium-
sized companies that are either apply-
ing for expect to receive funding from
the Canadian government's Scientific
Research and Experimental Develop-
ment Credits (SR&ED) tax credit and/or
grant programs, loan programs, financ-
ing programs and repayable contribution
programs.
The Old Kent Road Financial fund
specializes in these highly profitable bridge
loans to finance government funding. Its
non-dilutive financing solutions help com-
panies manage their cash flow needs and
let them focus on growing their business
OKR Financial fund provides opportunities
for investors and entrepreneurs
A BRIDGE TO
GOVERNMENT
GRANTS
