Your SR&ED Application Failed, Now What?
Has your SR&ED claim been denied by the CRA? You can dispute the outcome. Here are a few general steps to get you started on the process.
IRAP or SR&ED: Which R&D Funding is Right for Your Business?
The two most common Canadian government research funding initiatives are IRAP and SR&ED, but how do they differ, and which can best support your business?
The Top British Columbia Grant & Loan Programs for 2022
Find the top British Columbia grant and loan programs from the Canadian federal and provincial governments towards hiring & training, business expansion, and more.
What is SR&ED? Research and Development Funding
Learn about the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program, who is eligible and what R&D projects it can be used for.
Canadian Grants and Loans for Video Game Development Studios
Finding government funding for video game development is not as tough as you may think. Canada is home to successful game studios thanks to grants and loans.
Funding for Research and Development: From Idea to Commercialization
Government funding for research and development (R&D) activities is widely popular. There are many different funding programs and mechanisms available to help businesses offset the costs (and risks) of engaging in R&D. This helps Canadian businesses to reduce the time it takes to develop a new product or service. Many businesses that we work with…
Budget 2019: Impacts on the Canadian Government Funding Landscape
When Canada’s federal budget was released on March 19, it gave Canadians another look at the Liberal party’s spending strategies. Like previous years, the federal government is staying committed to investment aimed at boosting the economy, especially as it relates to middle-class families. However, Budget 2019 also provided many great insights into the support businesses…
IRAP and SR&ED: Innovation Requirements for Research Funding
When performing research projects that involve technical risk or uncertainty, Canadian innovators should use government funding programs. These offset project costs and reduce risk, making exploratory innovations more achievable for SMEs. To innovate as efficiently as possible, companies should be aware of how incentives such as the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) and the Scientific…
Gain a Manufacturing Edge w/ Grants and Tax Incentives: June 22 in Gormley, Ontario
The Canadian manufacturing industry has reasons to be cautious, yet optimistic in the short-term future. In February 2016, the industry’s contribution to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.5%, yet as a whole, industry sales dropped by 1.6%. As the Canadian business landscape changes, manufacturing executives must understand how to respond to new opportunities…
Shifting Trends in Canadian Government Funding
The Globe and Mail recently reported on a shifting trend in Canadian government funding: changing rules to the popular Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program have resulted in declining claims. According to the Globe and Mail, SR&ED payouts have reduced by over $1 billion since 2008. At the same time we’re seeing…