Unlocking Capital for Mining & Natural Resources.
Funding for extraction technology, environmental remediation, and resource processing innovation.
Mining and natural resource companies investing in extraction technology, environmental remediation, processing efficiency, and sustainable practices can access SR&ED for R&D and PrairiesCan for regional innovation. The sector's operational challenges — working in extreme conditions, processing complex materials, and meeting environmental requirements — create natural SR&ED eligibility.
Primary Programs
SR&ED + PrairiesCan
Median Recovery
$520,000 per SME
Key Parameters
Matching Funding Programs
Programs commonly accessed by Mining & Natural Resources companies in Canada.
Typical Eligible Expenses
Common cost categories that qualify for funding in the Mining & Natural Resources sector.
Novel extraction and processing method development
Environmental monitoring and remediation technology
Autonomous mining equipment R&D
Mineral processing optimization research
Tailings management and reclamation innovation
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Can mining companies claim SR&ED?
Yes. Developing new extraction methods, optimizing processing circuits, engineering solutions for complex geological conditions, and building environmental monitoring systems all qualify when they involve systematic investigation.
What regional funding is available?
PrairiesCan BSP provides $100K-$5M for business scale-up in the Prairies. Alberta Innovates offers $50K-$100K vouchers for innovation projects.
Is environmental remediation R&D eligible?
Yes. Developing novel remediation techniques, building monitoring systems for tailings facilities, and researching sustainable extraction methods involve technical uncertainty that qualifies for SR&ED.