Canada's R&D Funding Intelligence
Patent Pending · US 64/089,054

The government funds
your R&D.
Most founders never collect.

NRC IRAP grants up to $500Kto build your team. SR&ED pays back 35–45% of what you already spent. Clairo gets you both.

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app.clairo.ca — Acme Technologies Inc.
Ready to file
IRAP Grant
$0
SR&ED Refund
$0
Total government return
$0
Deadline
18 months
Documents generated
T661 Data PackageReady
Technological Uncertainty StatementReady
Time & Activity LogReady
Cover Letter to CRAReady
$4.4B
SR&ED paid out by CRA every year
68%
of eligible companies never claim what they're owed
$244M
IRAP funding deployed annually by NRC

Free calculator

Know your number
in 60 seconds.

No signup. No consultant. No sales call. Just your IRAP grant and SR&ED refund — instantly.

R&D % of payroll35%

How it works

Three steps.
Zero consultants.

Your CA does the filing. Clairo does everything else.

01
Know your number — free, in 60 seconds
Calculate your IRAP grant and SR&ED refund instantly. No signup. No sales call. No consultant. Just the number.
02
Track and document as you build
Log R&D hours weekly. Clairo auto-generates CRA-compliant time records, project descriptions, and Technological Uncertainty statements.
03
Hand your CA a filing-ready package
Export your complete T661 data package. Your CA files in hours, not weeks. CRA processes your refund. You get paid.

Product tour

See it in action.

From calculation to filing-ready package — everything Clairo does for you.

01 — Calculate
Your number, in 60 seconds.
Enter your R&D payroll. Clairo calculates your IRAP grant and SR&ED refund instantly. No signup, no consultant, no guessing.
02 — Track
Document as you build.
03 — Export
Hand your CA a complete package.
app.clairo.ca — SR&ED Calculator
SR&ED + IRAP estimator
IRAP Grant
$0
SR&ED Refund
$0
Total return
$0
Get accurate number →

For CAs & Advisors

Your clients are leaving
money behind.

Scan your entire client book. Surface every SR&ED opportunity — before your next meeting. Clairo identifies every qualifying client automatically so you walk in already knowing the number.

“That's not a rounding error. That's a senior hire.”
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ClientOpportunity
Acme Technologies Inc.
$45,200
Exbots Labs
$32,100
NorthPath Solutions
$16,000
Maple Stack Inc.
Ineligible
Total opportunity: $93,300

FAQ

Common questions.

Everything you need to know about SR&ED and IRAP — and how Clairo helps you claim it.

Do I actually qualify for SR&ED?⌄
If you're building software, hardware, or any technology that involves technical uncertainty — you almost certainly qualify. SR&ED isn't just for labs and PhDs. 68% of eligible companies never claim because they assume they don't qualify. Use the calculator above to see your number in 60 seconds.
What's the difference between SR&ED and IRAP?⌄
SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) is a CRA tax credit — it pays back 35–45% of R&D you already spent. IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) is an NRC grant that funds up to 80% of eligible R&D employee costs, up to $500K. Clairo helps you claim both.
Do I need a consultant to file SR&ED?⌄
No. You need a CA to file, but Clairo generates the entire T661 data package — including your Technological Uncertainty Statement, time logs, and project descriptions. Your CA can file in hours instead of weeks. No consultant markup. No 15–25% success fees.
How accurate is the calculator?⌄
The calculator gives you a solid estimate based on your payroll, province, and R&D percentage. For a precise number — accounting for your exact expenses, employee classifications, and project scope — sign up for a full Clairo assessment. It takes about 20 minutes.
When is the SR&ED filing deadline?⌄
SR&ED claims must be filed within 18 months of your fiscal year end. Most companies wait until year-end — Clairo helps you track documentation year-round so filing is a formality, not a scramble.
Is Clairo free to use?⌄
The calculator is completely free with no signup required. The full platform — documentation tracking, document generation, and CA package export — is available on paid plans. No credit card needed to get your number.
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Know what
you're owed.

No consultant. No credit card. No guessing.
Just your number — and a tool to go get it.

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