Intelligence Briefs

Executive-level analysis and operational dispatches on the evolving landscape of government incentives and non-dilutive capital.

Dispatch
2026-04-09

What Is SR&ED? Canada's Most Underused Tax Credit Explained

SR&ED is a federal tax credit worth up to 35% on qualifying R&D spend — and most Canadian businesses leave it on the table. Here's what it actually is, who qualifies, and why it matters.

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Dispatch
2026-04-09

How to Apply for SR&ED: The Claim Process Without the Consultant Markup

The SR&ED application process is bureaucratic but learnable. Here is the exact sequence — from identifying qualifying work to filing with the CRA — without paying 25-30% to a contingency consultant.

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Grant Intelligence Engine
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Dispatch
2026-04-09

SR&ED Eligible Expenses: What You Can Claim (And What Gets Rejected)

Not all R&D spending qualifies for SR&ED. Here is a precise breakdown of what the CRA considers eligible — salaries, contractors, materials, overhead — and where companies consistently leave money unclaimed or get rejected.

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Grant Intelligence Engine
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Dispatch
2026-04-09

SR&ED Common Mistakes: Why Claims Get Rejected and How to Avoid Them

CRA rejects or reduces thousands of SR&ED claims every year — usually for the same avoidable reasons. Here are the most common mistakes and exactly how to fix them before you file.

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Grant Intelligence Engine
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Dispatch
2026-03-08

Announcing Full-System R&D Filing Automation

A closer look at how GrantAndFunding is moving from assisted filing toward a more automated R&D evidence and filing workflow.

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Engineering Strategy Team
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Dispatch
2026-03-08

The AI SR&ED Myth: Is Claude Code Making You More Eligible?

Stop confusing productivity for innovation. Learn the critical boundary between using AI as a tool and building AI-driven technical breakthroughs.

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Engineering Strategy Team
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Dispatch
2026-03-05

The End of Trial and Error: Architecting Audit-Proof SR&ED After DAZZM and Vortex

The CRA has Weaponized the Scientific Method. Learn how the 2024–2026 Tax Court rulings in DAZZM and Vortex legally require software teams to log hypotheses programmatically before code execution.

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Grant Intelligence Security
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Dispatch
2026-03-02

Stop Overpaying for Automation: The CIT 'Cash-Flow Bridge' Strategy

How to stop self-funding your industrial tech stack. Leverage up to $500,000 in non-dilutive capital to bridge the gap between capex and ROI.

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Grant Intelligence Engine
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Dispatch
2026-03-02

Stop Giving 30% to Consultants: The SR&ED Recovery Strategy

You've already spent the money. Stop letting predatory consultants take a massive cut of your SR&ED entitlement. Reclaim your innovation capital directly.

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Grant Intelligence Engine
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Dispatch
2026-03-02

The $50B Opportunity: Why Accountants are Pivoting to the Partner Network

Stop leaving money on the table. Learn how successful accounting firms are using our Partner Network to monetize their client's grant eligibility with zero overhead.

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Partner Strategy Team
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