Northbridge Consultant’s Winter 2015 newsletter is out! Topics covered include: The 2014 Government Funding Year in Review CME SMART Advanced Technologies for Global Growth SR&ED Opportunities in the Plastics Industry Relish Interactive: We’re the New Ketchup Early Stage Exporters Funding… Read more »
Linking SR&ED to Government Grants: IRAP
The Provincial and Federal government work together to deliver funding programs to encourage companies to invest in innovation. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program funds R&D work conducted in Canada in the form of a tax credit. On… Read more »
The SR&ED Champion
Many companies who perform work that is eligible for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program choose not to participate due to time constraints. It is one of the ironies of the SR&ED program that the very companies that… Read more »
Early Stage Exporters Fund
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released a new funding program called Early Stage Exporters (ESE). The ESE program will assist early-stage post-revenue companies to attend international trade shows, participate in outgoing or incoming missions, develop marketing tools, invest in market… Read more »
SR&ED Audit Review Tips
Claimants for Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits must always keep in mind that their claim may be subject to an audit or review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Having everything prepared for a SR&ED audit or… Read more »
Happy New Year from NorthBridge Consultants
The end of one year also brings the beginning of a new one and at this time, we have the chance to look back at what was accomplished in the past and plan for our futures. Now is a time to… Read more »
Linking SR&ED to Hiring Grants
There are many different government funding programs available to Canadian companies. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is $3 billion tax credit initiative that supports the R&D expenditures of Canadian companies. This program is very popular and well… Read more »
Happy Holidays from NorthBridge Consultants!
‘Twas the day before the SR&ED deadline and with each moment that passed Every technical writer was writing, and fast! Their keys were a-clicking, until the job was all done Hoping they’d be able to join in some holiday fun!… Read more »
Revisions to Quebec SR&ED Tax Credit Program
During his December 2nd economic update, Quebec Finance Minister Carlos Leitao announced two major revisions to the Quebec SR&ED tax credit program: (1) Introduction of a minimum eligibility threshold, and (2) Standardization of enhanced tax credit rates. Introduction of Minimum… Read more »