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