Unlocking Capital for Aerospace & Defense.
Deep R&D funding for avionics, propulsion systems, materials science, and defense technology innovation.
Aerospace and defense companies are among the highest SR&ED claimants in Canada due to the intensive R&D nature of the sector. IRAP provides substantial project funding, while SCALE AI supports supply chain AI applications. The sector's long development cycles and high technical uncertainty make it ideal for multi-year claim strategies.
Primary Programs
SR&ED + IRAP
Median Recovery
$1.5M per SME
Key Parameters
Matching Funding Programs
Programs commonly accessed by Aerospace & Defense companies in Canada.
Typical Eligible Expenses
Common cost categories that qualify for funding in the Aerospace & Defense sector.
Avionics and flight control system development
Advanced materials testing and qualification
Propulsion system research and prototyping
Simulation and digital twin development
Certification testing beyond standard requirements
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Can defense contractors claim SR&ED?
Yes. The R&D work itself is eligible regardless of the end customer. Novel engineering in sensor systems, communications, materials science, and autonomous systems all qualify.
Are certification costs eligible?
Testing that goes beyond standard certification requirements — where the outcome is uncertain and involves systematic investigation — can qualify. Routine compliance testing does not.
Can we use Mitacs for aerospace research?
Yes. Mitacs Accelerate is popular in aerospace for engaging graduate researchers on long-horizon R&D projects at subsidized cost.