Past webinar

The Innovation Lifecycle: Maximising R&D Tax Relief for Science Businesses

Watch our webinar replay to discover how science and technology businesses can identify qualifying R&D across the innovation lifecycle, from scale-up to new product development, and maximise their claim.
October 20, 2026
11:00 am
Scientist working in a laboratory – R&D tax relief for science businesses webinar

Featured Speakers

Sarah Glanville
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Jessica McGlynn
Consultant Manager
What you will learn

Where qualifying R&D can arise and how to make the most of it

01
The Innovation Lifecycle
Understand where qualifying R&D can arise, from early development and scale-up to process improvements and new products.
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Sector Deep Dives
Explore how R&D applies in chemical manufacturing, biotechnology and renewable energy.
02
R&D Tax Relief Essentials
Get an overview of the qualifying criteria, the merged scheme, ERIS and key compliance requirements.
04
FAQs & Live Q&A
Hear answers on grants, overseas contractors, loss-making businesses, failed projects and claim deadlines.

About the webinar

For science businesses, innovation is not confined to initial research and development. As businesses progress from early-stage development through to scale-up, commercialisation and growth, new scientific and technological challenges can arise, creating distinct periods of qualifying R&D activity.

A biotech company may encounter new technical uncertainties when scaling a laboratory process to commercial production. A chemical manufacturer may undertake qualifying R&D when developing alternative formulations or improving an existing process. A hydrogen technology business may face new engineering challenges when adapting or scaling its technology.

Yet identifying and claiming R&D tax relief is not always a priority. Early-stage companies are often focused on funding and developing their technology, while established businesses concentrate on production and commercial growth. As a result, qualifying activities and expenditure can be overlooked.

In this webinar, Leyton’s science specialists explained how to recognise these periods of innovation, outlined the scheme rules and compliance requirements, and shared practical sector examples to help businesses prepare robust, compliant claims.

 

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