Blog
Blog
Alberta’s Innovation Employment Grant (IEG) and How it can Boost SME Growth
The Alberta SR&ED tax credit program was previously terminated as of December 31st, 2019. This was a 10% refundable tax
OKR Financial partners with Pocketed grant matching platform to bridge the funding gap for Canadian SMEs
Financing provider utilizes $150m fund with grant matching platform to accelerate growth for early stage companies Calgary, AB – OKR
Pitch like a Pro
For startup and SME leaders, pitching to investors is a daunting task no matter how experienced you are with the
OKR managing partners, co-owners of Peterborough United, see their club promoted to English Football League (EFL) Championship
Posh now among top 44 football clubs in England and Wales (MAY 5, 2021 CALGARY, CANADA) Peterborough United Football Club (The
The Federal Budget and What It Means for SMEs
On Monday April 19th, the first Federal budget in over two years was delivered. Within the 720+ pages and $354B
OKR Financial Announces a New Partnership with Volta, Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hub
Calgary, AB and Halifax, NS, April 22, 2021 – As OKR Financial continues to strengthen its presence in Atlantic Canada,
OKR Financial Teams Up With Halifax Partnership To Support City’s Innovation Ecosystem
Financing provider ready to connect with Halifax entrepreneurs, startups and scaleups Halifax, NS – OKR Financial, one of Canada’s leading
OKR Financial raises $150 million to Support Early-Stage Innovators with Immediate Capital
Firm also announces strategic partnership with Ayming Canada to help businesses maximize funding Calgary, AB – OKR Financial, one of
Available Support and Resources during COVID-19
Given the most recent announcements in Alberta yesterday, we wanted to share the following available resources that can provide additional
Startup Surrey and OKR Financial Connect in the West
OKR Financial is happy to announce our newest partnership, with Startup Surrey. Startup Surrey is the newest of more than
How Canada’s EdTech CultureWorks Is Becoming a Game-Changer in the Digital Education Space
TORONTO, ON and CALGARY, AB, March 22, 2021 – OKR Financial and CultureWorks are pleased to announce a new partnership,
How Marlow’s Female-led Startup is Disrupting the Menstrual Industry
Disrupting a monopoly-driven market is never easy but that’s just what Marlow is aiming to accomplish. These young entrepreneurs featuring an all-female
OKR Financial and Ayming Canada: A Powerful Partnership
OKR Financial is thrilled to announce our newest partnership, with Ayming Canada. Ayming is a global consulting firm focused on
New Partnership Announcement: OKR Financial and Bioenterprise
OKR Financial is excited to announce our new partnership with Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine to extend our offering
OKR Financial and MaRS team up to support high growth companies in Toronto
The year is off to an exciting start! OKR Financial is thrilled to announce that we are officially partnering with
Hiring Grants Available For Seed Stage Companies- Part I
Federal (2021 Edition) The best and first non-dilutive government funding for an early-stage company should be hiring grants. Pre-seed or
Choosing between Government Innovation Funding and Private Sector Investment
When evaluating the benefits of government funding and other financing sources, Stanford Hsu, Co-founder of NIRIX, shares some insights into
SR&ED Tax Credits and IRAP Grants Explained
Two of the most popular Government incentive programs in Canada is the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (‘SR&ED’) tax credit
OKR Financial and ventureLAB partner to support York Region startup ecosystem development
This month, OKR Financial announced a new partnership with ventureLAB, a leading innovation hub located in York Region. OKR Financial
OKR Financial and Innovation Guelph collaborate to support the southwestern Ontario entrepreneurial ecosystem
OKR Financial has teamed up with Innovation Guelph to dedicate their financial knowledge and services to the exciting entrepreneurs located in the Guelph-Wellington
OKR Financial joins Communitech Pro Squad to inject early stage investment in Waterloo Region’s innovation ecosystem
This month, OKR Financial announced its partnership with Communitech’s Pro Squad, to provide entrepreneurs in the Waterloo Region with non-dilutive funding
OKR Financial and Haltech establish partnership to cultivate startup ecosystem in Halton Region
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Haltech, one of 17 regional innovation centres in Ontario that is dedicated
Leveraging Government Funding to Grow: An Interview with David Roy-Guay, CEO SBQuantum
SBQuantum’s novel quantum magnetometer reveals structures underground, underwater or those concealed by the environment. It aims to be the leader in
Introduction to Government Funding for Innovation in Ontario
With more than 2500 government funded programs across Canada, finding the right resources for your business can be challenging. If
How Understanding Your Financials Can Help Scale Your Business
Every small business owner’s goal is to take their company to the next level by scaling up and growing. Definitely
Non-Dilutive Financing in Uncertain Times: What You Need To Know
Non-dilutive financing can be a great option for smaller businesses. Typically, these smaller enterprises will raise capital through debt or
Updates on the SR&ED Tax Credit, IRAP and Government Programs in light of COVID-19
COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty for businesses of all sizes. This has required government intervention to assist them
Chat with an advisor
If you are an investor, an entrepreneur, or just want to learn more about OKR Financial, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help!