Direct Government Funding – Benefits and Detriments
SR&ED and NRC IRAP are both substantial business support programs offered by the Canadian federal government. However, one of the major differences between the 2 programs is that NRC IRAP endorses direct up-front funding, whereas SR&ED is a tax credit for expenses that have already been incurred. In light of the recent Jenkins report, there has been […]
Software Development and SR&ED
Software development is a key industry when it comes to R&D in Canada – in 2008 there were over 55,000 computer systems design and related companies operating in Canada, and that number continues to grow. Between smartphone apps and cloud computing, with infinite applications in every industry, we need to keep ahead. The government is […]