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 »
NorthBridge Consultants’ Canadian Business Blog is dedicated to bringing businesses news and information to help companies identify and access the most appropriate government funding programs.
We offer opinions and insider information that can provide a pulse on government initiatives, the health of the Canadian economy, and firsthand thoughts from Canadian business owners.
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 »