Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program

The SR&ED program is a federal tax incentive program administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that encourages Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada. There are two tax incentives: claim a deduction against income or earn an investment tax credit (ITC)

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 08, 2024
Financing Type
Tax Credits
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • Canada Revenue Agency
  • Government of Canada
Status
Open

Overview

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program is a government initiative designed to encourage research and development (R&D) activities among Canadian businesses of all sizes and across various industries. Through this program, eligible businesses can receive substantial tax credits for expenditures related to scientific research and experimental development projects undertaken in Canada.

Evaluation & selection criteria

Summary: The guidelines provide detailed criteria for evaluating the eligibility of work for Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentives.

  • Work must be conducted for the advancement of scientific knowledge or technological advancement.
  • Work must be a systematic investigation or search carried out in a field of science or technology by means of experiment or analysis.
  • Categories of eligible work include experimental development, basic research, applied research, and support work.
  • Categories of ineligible work include market research, quality control, commercial production, style changes, and routine data collection.
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