SR&ED for Manufacturing & Hardware
Manufacturers developing new processes, materials, or equipment face real technological uncertainty — and SR&ED was built for exactly that. Bill C-15 makes 2025 and beyond the best time in a decade to file.
Check If Your Work QualifiesWhat Qualifies in Manufacturing & Hardware?
- New material or alloy development involving properties not achievable through standard formulations
- Process improvement to achieve results not attainable by standard manufacturing practice
- Custom tooling and fixture design where no existing solution meets the technical requirements
- Prototype development and testing to resolve uncertainty about whether a design will perform as required
- Equipment design for new manufacturing processes where no commercial solution exists
- Capital equipment costs now eligible again under Bill C-15 (2026) for assets acquired after December 15, 2024
How Bill C-15 (2026) Affects Manufacturing & Hardware
Capital equipment costs are eligible again under Bill C-15 — specialized testing equipment, machinery, and tooling acquired after December 15, 2024 can now be included in your claim. Combined with the doubled $6M expenditure limit, this is the most significant change for manufacturers in over a decade.
Why a Former CRA SR&ED Claims Reviewer Makes the Difference
Kazem Naderi spent years at the CRA reviewing and assessing SR&ED claims across industries. He knows exactly what CRA looks for, what documentation survives scrutiny, and what language gets claims approved. That insider perspective is something no other consultant can offer.
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