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

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. Only about 19,000 Canadian companies claim it each year — many that qualify never file, because they assume they don't. Use the calculator above to see your number in 60 seconds.

SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) is a CRA tax credit — a qualifying CCPC earns 35% back on its qualified R&D expenditures, with a provincial credit on top of that. IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) is an NRC grant that funds up to 80% of eligible internal technical salaries. The two interact: an IRAP contribution reduces your SR&ED expenditure pool dollar-for-dollar, so they aren't simply added together. Clairo models both.

Most companies work with a CA or SR&ED advisor, and Clairo is built to work alongside them. Clairo generates the entire T661 data package — including your Technological Uncertainty Statement, time logs, and project descriptions — so your advisor spends hours on the claim instead of weeks reconstructing the year.

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.

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.

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.