2025 Budget: New SR&ED Opportunities for Life Sciences

About This Event

The 2025 federal budget introduces significant enhancements to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program—changes that could substantially benefit your life sciences company.

Join Life Sciences Nova Scotia and Ryan for this complimentary educational webinar designed specifically for life sciences company founders and leadership teams. Gain clarity on how these budget changes can support your R&D initiatives and fuel your company's growth.

What You'll Learn :

SR&ED Program Enhancements

• Doubled expenditure limits: Enhanced 35% credit limit increases from $3M to $6M (effective for taxation years beginning on or after December 16, 2024)
• Expanded eligibility: Canadian public corporations now qualify
• Capital expenditure restoration: New opportunities for equipment and facility investments

Administrative Improvements (Effective April 1, 2026)

• Pre-claim approval process: Secure upfront technical validation before filing
• Faster processing: Review times cut from 180 to 90 days
• AI-powered efficiency: Streamlined documentation and reduced audit frequency

Gain Insights On:

• What is SR&ED & who's eligible
• How these changes apply to your company
• Strategic planning for 2025 and beyond
• What to prepare now to maximize benefits
• Q&A with SR&ED experts

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for:

• Life sciences company founders and CEOs
• CFOs and finance directors
• R&D directors and managers
• Anyone responsible for innovation funding strategy

Expert Speakers

Marc Garcia, EMBA, Director, Client Services, Ryan

Mohamed Parpia, Director, Scientific Research and Experimental Development, Ryan

Event Format

45-minute presentation

15-minute live Q&A session

Virtual via Teams (link will be provided prior to date)

About the Organizers

Life Sciences Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit industry association focused on demonstrating the unique position and potential of Nova Scotia as a burgeoning life sciences region.

Ryan is a global tax services firm that helps life sciences companies unlock tax credits and non-dilutive funding through strategic, year-round support.

Registration is free and open until the event begins. Secure your spot today!