SRED ENGINEERING
In manufacturing, process, and engineering, the SR&ED program rewards projects that go well beyond everyday operations. Rather than standard process tweaks, qualifying work must overcome technological uncertainties through a systematic, documented investigation. For instance, if you’re developing a novel production process, optimizing robotics integration, or testing new composite materials, your work can generate new technical insights that pave the way for innovations in efficiency and performance .
Key criteria include a clearly defined technical uncertainty, systematic experimentation (such as iterative prototype testing or simulation), and documentation that records your hypotheses, methods, and experimental outcomes. Essentially, you must demonstrate that your work is not merely applying known techniques but is actively pushing the boundaries of current manufacturing technology .
If you answer yes to any of the following questions you could be sitting on an untapped refund.
- Have you encountered technological obstacles or uncertainties in the course of your work?
- Have you designed or built any prototypes or custom machinery?
- Have you designed or developed any technology that is state-of-the-art?
- Have you encountered challenges when improving products or technical processes?
- Have you developed any products that were patented?
- Have you solved technological problems by going beyond available practices, methods, or routine engineering?