SR&ED Tax Credit
Canada's most valuable R&D tax incentive. 35% refundable federal ITC for CCPCs on qualified R&D expenditures up to $3M. Provincial top-ups available.
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Canada's most valuable R&D tax incentive. 35% refundable federal ITC for CCPCs on qualified R&D expenditures up to $3M. Provincial top-ups available.
NRC's flagship program — wage subsidies covering up to 80% of technical employee salaries for R&D projects. Requires pre-approval before costs are incurred.
Supports Canadian SMBs developing export markets outside Canada. Covers trade shows, market research, legal fees, and export-related marketing activities.
Financing and mentorship for entrepreneurs aged 18–39. PGWP holders and permanent residents eligible. Paired with BDC for total financing of up to $60K.
Ontario's provincial complement to SR&ED. 8% refundable credit on qualifying expenditures for Ontario CCPCs. Stack with federal SR&ED for combined ~43% credit.
Fund graduate student internships at your company to work on R&D projects. Mitacs contributes $7,500 per 4-month unit; you contribute the same. Universities across Canada.
Non-repayable grants for SMBs to adopt digital technologies. Covers e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, cybersecurity tools, and digital process automation.
BDC subordinate financing for technology companies at growth stage. Flexible repayment terms. Complements venture capital and can be stacked with non-repayable grants.
Canada's most generous provincial R&D credit. 30% refundable credit for Quebec SMBs, stacked on top of the federal 35% SR&ED — giving Quebec founders a combined 65% credit.
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