Mastering SR&ED: Key Considerations

Mastering SR&ED

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program serves as the government’s largest source of financial incentives specifically designed to support business-led research and development projects. Knowing what to be aware of when filing and, by extension, having a rough idea of how to calculate your refund is essential to optimizing your capital stack and … Read more

How an SR&ED Consultant Can Help You Avoid a CRA Review

How an SR&ED Consultant Can Help You Avoid a Review

Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program offers valuable tax incentives to businesses engaged in research and development (R&D) activities. As the federal government’s largest incentive for R&D and innovation, SR&ED can be a beneficial program for your funding. In order to receive the best return, knowing how to file accurately is crucial. The … Read more

What to Know About R&D Tax Incentives in Canada (SR&ED)

What to know about R&D tax incentives in Canada (SR&ED)

For Canadian businesses pursuing innovation and technological advancement, having access to reliable funding is critical when it comes to supporting your research and development (R&D) efforts. With the cost of materials and services rising, innovators face new challenges that demand extra capital, and knowing how to best increase your capital pool is essential to keeping … Read more

Boost Your Bottom Line with SR&ED Financing

Boost your bottom line with SR&ED financing

Canada’s commitment to fostering innovation is evident through its Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program. Designed to incentivize research and development (R&D) activities, SR&ED provides businesses with valuable tax credit incentives. However, waiting for your SR&ED refund can take a significant amount of time, often too long for growing businesses, resulting in … Read more

Leveraging Clean Tech Tax Incentives for Your Business Growth

Leveraging Clean Tech Tax Incentives for Your Business Growth

As 2024 takes shape, businesses across Canada eagerly await news about the Federal government’s proposed Clean Tech, Clean Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) tax credits. As of August 4, 2023, the government has introduced draft legislation and is finalizing details for the official implementation of the incentive programs.  Below, we’ll review the … Read more

Why Your Company Should Consider an SR&ED Loan

Why Your Company Should Consider an SR&ED Loan

Reading time: 4 minutes One common challenge for growing Canadian businesses is managing cash flow. Funds must be available on a schedule that allows them to maintain their current work and grow. However, all sources of capital have advantages and disadvantages, and it’s critical to consider each option carefully. At Venbridge, we aim to help … Read more

Understanding Business Tax Credit Financing

Understanding Business Tax Credit Financing

Reading time: 4 minutes To ensure Canada is a global player in the market, the federal and provincial governments offer several tax credits to eligible businesses. These tax credits support companies so they can conduct groundbreaking research, yield higher earnings, increase their share in the market, and enhance productivity. Business tax credit financing is a … Read more

4 Essential Questions to Ask Your SR&ED Consultant

4 Essential Questions to Ask Your SR&ED Consultant

Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re ramping up your development efforts and looking to expand your capital stack, filing for government incentives like the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program can be a great way to increase your funds without the risks and equity sacrifices that can come with venture capital and other external … Read more

Should I Consider an SR&ED Consultant?

Should I Consider an SR&ED Consultant?

Reading time: 5 minutes. Have you considered the benefits of partnering with a consultant when applying for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program in Canada? As the country’s largest source of government funding for research and development (R&D), SR&ED is designed to help businesses and researchers offset some of the costs associated with pursuing … Read more

Making the Most of Your SR&ED Loan

making the most of your sr&ed loan

Wondering how you can make the most of your SR&ED loan and maximize your return? As a valuable source of funding for R&D projects across British Columbia and Ontario and development hotspots throughout Canada like Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, SR&ED tax incentives can help carry your business through vital stages of growth. Knowing how to … Read more