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Beyond SR&ED and EBC — stack your funding.

The most successful Canadian companies don't file one program — they combine three or four. We help you identify and capture every dollar you're entitled to.

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Combine programs

Most clients claim SR&ED + 1-2 other programs in the same fiscal year for maximum recovery.

We coordinate the math

Some programs interact (e.g. IDMTC ↔ SR&ED). We optimize allocation to maximize total refund.

One point of contact

You work with one Axscope team across every program — no juggling different consultants.

FEDERAL

CanExport SMEs

50%
REIMBURSEMENT · UP TO $50K

Federal program helping Canadian small and medium businesses expand into new international markets. Government reimburses up to 50% of marketing and export development costs.

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What it covers
  • SEO, paid ads, and content marketing in target market
  • International trade shows + travel costs
  • Translation of marketing materials
  • Foreign legal & regulatory advisory fees
  • Market research & competitive intelligence
  • Branding adapted to foreign markets
Eligibility checklist
  • Incorporated in Canada
  • Annual revenue between $100K and $100M
  • Have 1-500 full-time equivalent employees
  • Target market is new to your business
FEDERAL

RTRI · Tariff Relief

Tariff
REMISSION & RELIEF

The Remission and Tariff Relief Initiative allows Canadian importers to recover tariffs paid on inputs used in domestic manufacturing — especially relevant amid 2025-2026 trade policy shifts.

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What it covers
  • Imported raw materials used in Canadian manufacturing
  • Components for goods exported afterward
  • Inputs where no Canadian equivalent exists
  • Equipment for setting up new production lines
  • Retroactive recovery on past tariffs paid
  • Duty drawback programs for re-exporters
Eligibility checklist
  • Canadian manufacturer or processor
  • Have paid eligible tariffs in recent fiscal years
  • Maintain documentation of imports + end-use
  • Compliant with CBSA reporting requirements
BC ONLY

IDMTC

17.5%
REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT

British Columbia's Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit returns 17.5% of qualifying labour expenses for game studios, AR/VR developers, simulation companies, and digital learning product makers. Stacks beautifully with SR&ED.

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What it covers
  • Salaries of BC employees building IDM products
  • Game design, art, programming, audio engineering
  • AR/VR application development
  • Educational software & e-learning platforms
  • Interactive simulations & training tools
  • Digital learning content production
Eligibility checklist
  • BC-registered corporation
  • Primary business is interactive digital media
  • BC-based labour performing eligible work
  • End product is interactive (not passive media)
Stacking Questions

How programs stack.

The most common questions clients ask about combining multiple programs.

Can I claim multiple programs in the same year?
Yes — and you should. Most of our clients stack 2-3 programs. The most common combinations: SR&ED + IDMTC (game studios & digital media); SR&ED + CanExport (tech companies going global); EBC + SR&ED (BC startups raising capital while doing R&D).
What's the difference between CanExport and SR&ED?
Completely different programs. SR&EDrewards technical R&D work performed in Canada. CanExportrewards marketing spend to enter new international markets. You can claim both simultaneously if you're a tech company expanding abroad.
How does Axscope decide which programs to recommend?
On the discovery call, we map your business across all 5+ programs and identify which actually apply. Some companies qualify for one. Others qualify for four. We never recommend a program where the time investment exceeds the expected return.
What's the application timeline for these programs?
CanExport: 3-5 weeks prep, 60 business days for government decision. RTRI: highly variable depending on specific application (drawback vs. remission). IDMTC: filed with corporate tax return; refund usually arrives 4-8 weeks after CRA assessment.
Do these programs stack with SR&ED?
Yes, and they're designed to. IDMTC and SR&ED have specific rules about not double-counting the same dollar of salary (we handle the optimization). CanExport and RTRI don't overlap with SR&ED at all — different expense categories entirely.

Find out which programs you qualify for.

A 30-minute discovery call covers SR&ED, EBC, CanExport, IDMTC, RTRI, and any other program that might fit your business.

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