Maximize Your Innovation Funding: SR&ED Strategies for 2026

Whether you are new to SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) tax credits or already filing, 2026 is a major opportunity to increase your refund. With the 2025 SR&ED changes and higher limits, this session will show you how to tighten your process, boost claim quality, and stop leaving money on the table.

If you want bigger refunds, a cleaner process, and a clear plan for 2026, this session will give you the tools to get there. Bring your questions and get ready to maximize your next SR&ED claim.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Identify what qualifies for SR&ED and what does not

• Understand how the 2025 SR&ED rule changes affect your business

• Learn practical tactics to document your projects that lead to stronger and larger claims

• Recognize common mistakes that reduce claims and how to avoid them

About the Speaker

Lauren Valliere is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at GrowWise, where she supports innovative companies through a smarter, easier SR&ED process. With a background in engineering and experience in operations and technical project leadership, she focuses on making SR&ED stress-free and accessible for teams of all sizes.