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Financing research and development is always a challenge, however R&D can play an important role in a company’s growth. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program and how you can best use the program to support your industrial research and development projects.

The session will feature Dr. Lynda Sturgeoff, Research and Technology Manager of Canada Revenue Agency, speaking on the SR&ED program. You will also have the opportunity to gather information on other Government of Canada programs of interest to technology and life sciences firms. Meet with Government of Canada officials representing a wide range of federals services for business for more information on what programs might benefit your company.

Learning Objectives

• Overview of the SR&ED program, application process, sequence of events, how to best use the program to meet some of your research needs
• Gather targeted information on Government of Canada programs of interest to ICT and Life Sciences firms
• Meet with Government of Canada officials representing a wide range of federal services for business to learn about which programs and services may be right for your firm

7:30 to 8:00am – Registration and Breakfast - Meet & Greet with Government of Canada officials representing a wide range of federal services for business

8:00 to 9:00am – Presentation - Spotlight: Financing R&D through Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program

9:00 to 10:00am – Further Networking Opportunities and one-on-ones with Government of Canada officials representing a wide range of federal services for business

Information will also be available from the following:

• Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC)
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
• Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
• Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada - Research Partnerships Programs (NSERC)
• Business Development Corporation (BDC) Venture Capital Group - Life Sciences, Information Technology
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Toronto Centre Tax Services Office
• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)

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