Empowering Founders to Claim the SR&ED Grant — Without Consultants
We’re DIY SR&ED — a platform built to help Canadian startups file their SR&ED grant with speed, clarity, and full control. No jargon. No middlemen. Just tools that work.
DIY SR&ED – Your Shortcut to the SR&ED Grant
At DIY SR&ED, we believe every Canadian founder should have the power to claim their SR&ED grant—without consultants, confusion, or inflated fees.
We built this platform for one reason: to help startups file their SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) claims faster, smarter, and cheaper—with AI-powered tools, not tax firms.
Why We Exist
We’ve been in your shoes.
Five years ago, we started our own entrepreneurial journey—and like many Canadian founders, we struggled with money. Grants were hard to access, resources were limited, and we couldn’t afford expensive consultants. When we first heard about the SR&ED grant, it sounded like free funding for innovation—but understanding how to actually claim it? That was another story.
So we decided to figure it out ourselves.
We learned the SR&ED process the hard way—how to prepare for an audit, how to file confidently, and how to maximize the refund without giving up a chunk of it to someone else. It was stressful, overwhelming, and slow—but we got through it. And we realized no founder should have to go through it alone.
That’s why we built DIY SR&ED—to help Canadian entrepreneurs like you thrive. With the right tools, knowledge, and support, you can file your SR&ED claim without consultants and keep more of your money to grow your business.
We give you everything we wish we had:
- Free eligibility tools
- AI-powered claim builder
- Plain-language guidance
- Transparent, startup-friendly pricing
No jargon. No pressure. Just full control over your SR&ED grant journey—with tools built by founders, for founders.
How We Help You Win the SR&ED Grant
With DIY SR&ED, you can:
- Check if your work qualifies with our guided self-assessment
- Prepare your claim with AI-powered prompts, templates, and checklists
- Avoid costly mistakes with audit-friendly write-ups and documentation tools
- Save thousands in consultant fees—while keeping 100% of your refund
From Form T661 to audit prep, we’ve automated the tough parts and explained the rest.
The DIY SR&ED Difference
Other platforms push you toward expensive service packages. We give you the power to file yourself—because you know your work better than anyone else. And with our AI on your side, you don’t need to be a tax expert to succeed.
Meet the Founders
We’re founders who lived the SR&ED struggle. Now we’re building tools we wish we had.
Mahla Mirali, PhD
Salman Razavi, PhD
Ready to Claim Your SR&ED Grant?
Start with our free self-assessment tool — it takes just 2 minutes.
No tax knowledge needed. No strings attached.