Technology Funding Beyond SR&ED
Stack non-dilutive capital with targeted funding programs
SR&ED is the foundation. We then layer project-specific programs—federal and provincial—to fund R&D, commercialisation, AI adoption, and advanced manufacturing. The result is a larger, smarter funding stack aligned to your roadmap.$80M+ recovered
$80M+ recovered
96% success
500+ projects
Transparent fees • Program-aligned applications • Technical authorship
Why stack programs
Bigger totals
Many companies add $100K–$500K+ by going beyond SR&ED.
De-risked growth
Blend refundable credits with non-repayable grants and contribution agreements.
Strategic timing
Sequence awards to match hiring, milestones, and go-to-market.
We start with your product milestones, then design the funding to fit—never the other way around.
How we work (4 steps)
1
Roadmap session (expert-led)
Align funding to scope, milestones/TRL, partners, and hiring.
2
Program fit & sequencing
Shortlist best-fit programs; define what to apply for and when, budgeting to complement SR&ED (not crowd it out).
2
Application build
Practitioner-written technical sections, clear workplans, risks/mitigations, outcomes, partner letters—in reviewer language.
2
Submission & follow-through
We manage deadlines, clarifications, and post-award reporting; you stay focused on delivery.
Typical delivery: submission-ready package in 4–6 weeks (per program & complexity).
Decision timing: varies by program (weeks → months).
Your total involvement: ~8–24 hours across the engagement.
Programs we commonly support
(illustrative, not exhaustive)
IRAP — Industrial Research Assistance Program
Non-repayable contributions for SME R&D; ideal for technical sprints with measurable milestones.
Best for: Early/mid-stage product R&D, technical hires, iterative prototyping
Scale AI
Co-investment for AI adoption and applied AI with clear business outcomes.
Best for: ML model development, integration, scaled deployment
NGen — Advanced Manufacturing
Co-investment for Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.
Best for: Automation, robotics, smart factory systems, quality analytics
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF)
Large, transformative projects; non/conditionally-repayable contributions are common.
Best for: Deep-tech scale-ups, multi-year platforms, significant capex + R&D
CanExport (incl. Innovation)
Grants for international commercialisation and partner development.
Best for: Validation in new markets, pilots, trade missions
Sector & Provincial Streams
Targeted streams in cleantech, medtech, agtech, ocean tech, and provincial innovation funds.
Best for: Companies aligned to sector outcomes or regional priorities
We maintain a live watchlist of federal/provincial opportunities and map them to your milestones.
What strong applications include
Compelling technical plan
with milestones & risks/mitigation
Qualified delivery team
with relevant track records
Market pull & outcomes
customers, pilots, adoption metrics
Stacking-aware budgets
that work with SR&ED, not against it
We produce reviewer-ready packages: precise, verifiable, and aligned to scoring criteria.
Integration with SR&ED
We structure budgets so grants/contributions complement SR&ED:
Clear allocation of eligible cost pools
Audit-friendly documentation
Year-round evidence capture (SmartKit™) so you don’t sacrifice claimable work later
Selected results
AI SaaS scale-up
SR&ED + Scale AI + CanExport (Innovation) → stacked funding for model development and international pilots.
Advanced manufacturing
SR&ED + NGen → automation roll-out and quality analytics; capex + R&D milestones funded.
Deep-tech R&D
SR&ED + IRAP → accelerated prototyping and staged technical hiring.
Pricing
Grants & contributions
Fixed project fees (most programs prohibit contingency).
SR&ED pairing
Integration & timeline advisory included.
No surprises
Clear scope, deliverables, and government deadlines before kickoff.
FAQ (quick picks)
Can we apply while doing SR&ED?
Yes. We sequence programs so awards complement SR&ED rather than displace it.
How much can we realistically add beyond SR&ED?
Eligible firms often add $100K–$500K+ annually across 1–3 programs (project- and competition-dependent). Note: most programs enforce stacking limits (public funding capped as a % of eligible costs). We design budgets to stay within limits and preserve SR&ED.
What’s the difference between a grant and a contribution?
Grant: non-repayable award (often milestone-based). Contribution: contracted, claims-based cost-sharing—usually non-repayable, sometimes conditionally repayable; tighter reporting/holdbacks.
How much effort is required from our team?
Focused inputs on scope, milestones, partner letters, and budgets—about ~8–24 hours total; we handle the rest.
Do you work with our accountants & partners?
Absolutely—accountants for financial integration; partners for letters, pilots, and delivery commitments.
Ready to build your multi-year funding stack?
We’ll map your roadmap, shortlist best-fit programs, and deliver a sequenced plan that maximises non-dilutive capital—without slowing product delivery.