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Interactive Eligibility Assessment

Step 1.

Do you conduct business in Canada?

Yes
No

Type of Company

Canadian Private Corporation - CCPC
Publically Traded
Foreign Controlled
Partnership
Sole Proprietor


Province where the project was undertaken.



Step 1 (of 5)
 Step 2.

What is your Core Field of Science/Technology?

IT/Software/Hardware
Mechanical Engineering/Product Development
Manufacturing/Process Development/Machinery & Equipment
Chemicals/Plastics/Materials
Agriculture & Food Science
Other

Step 2 (of 5)
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Name:
Company:
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Step 3.

In your last 2 fiscal periods have you attempted to:
(Select all that apply)

Have you attempted to design or develop new software?
Have you attempted to extend the functionality or performance of existing tools/solutions beyond their original intent?
Have you attempted to overcome integration/compatibility issues?
Have you attempted to overcome scaling issues with respect to new applications?
Have you attempted to overcome unexpected field failures?

Step 3 (of 5)
 Step 3.

In your last 2 fiscal periods have you attempted to:
(Select all that apply)

Have you attempted to develop a new product to meet a need in your industry?
Have you attempted to improve a product to meet a need in your industry?
Have you created multiple prototypes to prove out a concept?
Have you incurred costs related to a new or improved product due to unexpected technological problems?

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 Step 3.

In your last 2 fiscal periods have you attempted to:
(Select all that apply)

Have you attempted to develop a new process to reduce costs, improve quality, throughput or efficiency?
Have you attempted to improve a process to reduce costs, improve quality, throughput or efficiency?
Have you had to modify a process due to changes in your supply chain?
Have you incurred costs related to a new or improved process due to unexpected technological problems?
Have you modified equipment to extend its capabilities beyond its original intent?
Have you developed new equipment to meet an industry need, that was previously not available?

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 Step 3.

In your last 2 fiscal periods have you attempted to:
(Select all that apply)

Have you attempted to use chemicals/plastics/materials in ways other than their original intent?
Have you attempted to develop or improve solid or liquid waste treatment/recycling procedures?
Have you had to redevelop products or processes due to new environmental regulations?
Have you attempted to overcome issues regarding reaction yields, yeild characteristics, chemical formulations, rates of reaction?
Have you attempted to determine new chemical/plastic/material interaction?

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 Step 3.

In your last 2 fiscal periods have you attempted to:
(Select all that apply)

Have you attempted to improve plant health or crop yeild?
Have you experimented to cultivate plant varietals not native to Canadian climate?
Have you experimented to improve food shelf-life?
Have you had to reformulate due to changes in the supply chain?

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 Step 3.

In your last 2 fiscal periods have you attempted to:
(Select all that apply)

Have you developed a new product where you encountered technological challenges?
Have you improved an existing product where you encountered technological challenges?
Have you improved an existing manufacturing process where you encountered technological challenges?
Have you conducted in-house R&D?

Step 3 (of 5)
 Step 4.

Did you experience any of the following?

At the onset of the project were there gaps/limitations in your base knowledge (or that of the Industry) that made solutions or the path to a solution uncertain?
 
Did you encounter unexpected technical problems or challenges that resulted in the project taking much longer or/and costing more?
 
Were several revisions or iterations to your project required before arriving at either success or failure?
 
Did the work performed attempt to achieve a technological advancement, such as a new product, technique, system or process?
 
Regardless of success or failure, do you believe new knowledge that furthers understanding in your field of science or technology, has been created, as a result of your project?
 
Did you learn something?

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 Step 4.

Did you experience any of the following?

At the onset of the project were there gaps/limitations in your base knowledge (or that of the Industry) that made solutions or the path to a solution uncertain?
 
Did you encounter unexpected technical problems or challenges that resulted in the project taking much longer or/and costing more?
 
Were several revisions or iterations to your project required before arriving at either success or failure?
 
Did the work performed attempt to achieve a technological advancement, such as a new product, technique, system or process?
 
Regardless of success or failure, do you believe new knowledge that furthers understanding in your field of science or technology, has been created, as a result of your project?
 
Did you learn something?

Step 4 (of 5)
 Based on your response, our Assessment Tool cannot accurately determine your eligibility. We however, encourage you to speak to one of our principals for a free, no obligation assessment.

Please allow us to contact you for a more thorough FREE assessment!

Name:
Company:
Phone:
Email:

Step 5.

Number of employees working on this project:

#

Average annual salary:

$

Percentage of their time allocated to this project:

%

OR
Total salaries spent on this project:

$



Amount spent on contractors involved in this project
(i.e., prototype builders, engineers, designers, labourers, etc.):

$

Cost of prototypes or other materials used in this project:

$


Step 5 (of 5)