SR&ED and Grants

• Eligibility is unclear and misclassification risk exists
• Internal technical work must be translated into defensible documentation
• Leadership needs an independent view on whether to pursue or pause

• Program eligibility and strategic fit assessment
• Technical narrative development aligned with program criteria
• Audit-aware documentation and risk framing
• Coordination with accountants and internal teams

SR&ED

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development program is a Canadian federal tax incentive supporting eligible R&D activities.

• Engagements may be structured as fixed-fee, hybrid, or success-based arrangements
• Pricing structure is confirmed in advance based on scope and risk profile

Grants

Government grants are discretionary and competitive

• Grant engagements are delivered on a defined, fixed-fee basis
• VanWyn does not charge success fees on grant funding

• Volume-based application shops
• Contingency-only funding brokers
• Undocumented or informal submission practices
• “Apply everywhere” strategies

• Initial discussion
• Defined scope
• Structured work plan
• No open-ended drift

If this reflects the type of funding decision your organization is navigating, an initial discussion may be appropriate.

For serious inquiries, you may contact VanWyn directly at: erinnvw@vanwyn.com