A selection of SR&ED-Eligible Technologies

Pick a technology to see how it qualifies for SR&ED: the scientific or technological uncertainties that count as eligible work, examples of qualifying activities, the Canadian hubs where the work happens and the industries that use it.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Custom model architecture development, Model optimization under constraints, Computer vision systems, Domain-specific NLP systems, Reinforcement learning systems

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Distributed systems optimization, Real-time data streaming architectures, Scalable database design, API orchestration systems, Edge computing systems

Advanced Manufacturing

Robotics process automation, Digital twin development, Additive manufacturing innovation, Precision machining techniques, In-line vision-based QC systems

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

Drug discovery systems, Bioprocess scale-up optimization, Novel delivery mechanisms, Diagnostic assay development, Cell and gene therapy processes

Clean Technology (Cleantech)

Carbon capture systems, Advanced energy storage, Renewable energy optimization, Water purification systems, Waste-to-energy systems

Automotive Technology

Autonomous driving systems, EV battery management, ADAS systems, Sensor fusion systems, Lightweight material design

Telecom

5G/6G network optimization, Signal processing systems, Network traffic optimization, IoT communication protocols, Antenna design systems

Cybersecurity

ML-based threat detection, Encryption algorithm development, Identity and access systems, Vulnerability detection tools, Secure distributed architectures

Health Technology (Healthtech)

AI diagnostic systems, Remote patient monitoring, Medical imaging algorithms, Healthcare data interoperability, Digital therapeutics

Digital Media and Entertainment

Real-time rendering engines, Game physics systems, AI content generation, Streaming optimization, AR/VR systems