Employee Spotlight: Nhuan Vuong
Nhuan Vuong joined NorthBridge in October and has already made major contributions to our team. As a technical writer, his job includes writing project narratives for SR&ED applications as well as applications for government grants, loans, and other tax credits. Recently, his focus has been on the Export Market Access (EMA) program and ensuring his […]
OIDMTC Supports Development of Digital Media in Ontario
The Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) is a refundable tax credit that supports the development of interactive digital media in Ontario. Eligible projects must be interactive digital media that includes content designed to educate, inform, or entertain that incorporates at least two of the following: text, images, or sound. The tax credit funds […]
Winter 2015 Newsletter- Government Funding Year in Review
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 Get to Know the NorthBridge Team: VP Operations Jen Mahon Yves Landry Open Once 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 the other hand, the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provides grant funding for new technology-driven […]
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 are pushing the technological envelope are often so busy innovating that they don’t have time […]
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 research, and participate in foreign bidding projects. The program will fund up to 50% of […]
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 review, before it happens, is key to ensure your audit goes successfully and to secure […]
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 wipe off the dust of our struggles, learn from mistakes made, and revel in our […]
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 known, but there are several additional programs that are available to SR&ED recipients. One of […]
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! The smells wafted by cubicles with such a punch A potluck was set up, just […]