While Everyone Chases AI, Canada Announces C$334M Quantum Defence Push
Canadian startups chasing non-dilutive money need to look beyond crowded AI hype and into defence-driven quantum, where Ottawa is dropping C$334.3M over five years to anchor firms and fast-track defence adoption – while most founders scroll past it. This isn’t vague R&D cash. It’s a targeted play under the new Defence Industrial Strategy, with C$223M […]
Cellular Automata: A Bridge Between Mathematical Simplicity and AI
Cellular automata made their first appearance in the late 1940s, thanks to the visionary work of John von Neumann. Originally termed “cellular spaces,” these automata were designed to idealize the self-reproduction process observed in biological systems. This innovation laid the groundwork for a deep exploration into the dynamics of simple, yet potentially complex, systems. In […]
SR&ED Contract Rules: Which Partner Claims the Credits
In an increasingly competitive technological environment, companies are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. To achieve ever more ambitious goals, it is common to see organizations partnering to pool their expertise and resources. These partnerships play a key role in accelerating the development of new products, processes, or services. In SR&ED contracts, how these collaborations […]
New 2026 SR&ED measures for the mining technology sector
The Canadian mining sector is transforming. Automation, electrification, and real-time data integration are now driving the industry forward. For the companies developing this mining technology, the path to success requires high-risk experimentation and significant capital investment. Fortunately, the 2026 fiscal year introduces the most significant improvements to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program […]
Manufacturing 4.0: Maximizing Innovation Funding for Smart Factories
The landscape of Canadian production is shifting as innovation funding for smart factories becomes a critical necessity for global competitiveness. In 2026, the federal government has intensified its support for industrial modernization, focusing on high-tech automation and sustainable production. For Canadian manufacturers, transitioning to interconnected, data-driven facilities is no longer just a goal, it is […]
Neuroscience Startups & SR&ED: Fueling the Future of Brain Tech in Canada
Canada has had a long-standing historical relevance when it comes to Neuroscience Brain Sciences and SR&ED eligible research activities. From the historical Montreal Neurological Institute and the pioneering research in neurosurgery by Dr. Wilder Penfield. The county continues to emerge as a leader in the neurosciences. From brain imaging, mental health innovation, and neurotechnology commercialization, […]
Micro R&D: How Small Experiments Shape the Future of SR&ED
When most people think of R&D, they picture breakthroughs in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or artificial intelligence, million-dollar initiatives with large labs, long timelines, and dedicated research departments. But the reality on the ground is shifting. In today’s fast-paced, a growing share of this R&D is actually micro R&D, small, targeted experiments that respond quickly to real-world […]
Navigating Federal SR&ED and Innovation Incentives in 2026
With the start of 2026, the landscape for Canadian innovation funding has fundamentally shifted. Federal Budget 2025 SR&ED measures and Québec’s bold restructuring have moved from proposals to active levers. Your business must now use them to future‑proof its R&D strategy. Below, we update the key shifts for the current year. And what you need […]
Can You Claim SR&ED with Failed Prototypes?
While gauging the SR&ED eligibility of our clients’ projects, we often find that they are afraid to speak about failed prototypes, product designs or any setbacks they encountered during the development process. In many cases, the failures and impediments that you encountered could in fact strengthen your SR&ED claim. This includes cases where the work […]
Can Quantum Computing Projects Qualify for SR&ED?
Quantum computing is no longer just the domain of theoretical physicists, it’s a tangible, rapidly growing field where Canadian innovators are leading the charge. Companies like Xanadu and D-Wave are redefining what’s computationally possible, while universities and startups are pushing the boundaries of quantum hardware, algorithms, and software infrastructure. But here’s the question many R&D […]