SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) is the government program that rewards companies that perform R&D in Canada. The program makes Canada a more economically competitive and technologically advanced nation and it has been in existence since the 80’s. The Canadian incentive program is one of the most generous R&D programs in the world. This is not a grant – if you qualify,  you are entitled to this money under the Income Tax Act.

Most incorporated academics qualify for this program. If you answer yes to any of the following questions you could be sitting on an untapped refund.

• Are you an incorporated academic? Do you have a BN?

• Do you conduct formal or informal research or studies in a field of physical science, technology or medicine?

• Are you associated with an academic institution or hospital?

• Are you affiliated with any research organization, association, not-for-profit, or charity?

• Have you been recruited to participate in any formal study?

• Have you participated in data collection for any formal study?