SR&ED consulting built by founders, for founders. Big 4 expertise, transparent fees, and free audit defense - so you can focus on building.
“We moved our SR&ED claim preparation to Wavecrest and saved a lot on fees. Just as importantly, our team did not have to do the heavy lifting our previous service provider required. Marc and his team were excellent to work with.”
Simon Cusack, Serial Founder
300+
Claims Filed
$200M+
Recovered for Founders
35+ Years
Experience
Built for Founders
The SR&ED program distributes over $3 billion to Canadian companies every year - but most founders never claim it. Those who do often overpay, spend months on prep, and get hit with surprise audit fees. We built Wavecrest to be the firm we wished existed when we were in your shoes.
Founder-built. Founder-priced. Founder-friendly - every step of the way.
What We Do
We handle every aspect of your SR&ED claim - technical narrative, financial calculations, CRA submission, and audit defense if needed. Our team has Big 4 depth with boutique attention. Typical clients recover 20-35% of qualifying R&D expenditures.
Learn more →Canada's funding landscape is complex and constantly changing. We map every applicable federal and provincial program for your company - IRAP, NRC, regional funds, and sector-specific grants - and build a strategy to capture them.
Learn more →Get the financial clarity of a senior CFO or controller without the full-time cost. Bookkeeping, financial reporting, and strategic finance support on a fractional basis - built around your stage and budget.
Learn more →The Founder-Friendly Standard
We designed these around one question: how would we want to be treated if we were still founders?
If we can't beat your current provider's rate, we won't take your business. We benchmark against Big 4 firms and boutique consultants before we quote.
Big firms schedule you in. We don't. When you need your claim done, we make it happen. Flexibility is part of the service, not an upgrade.
No fees on CRA interest payments. No hidden administration charges. Our quote is all-in. What you see is what you pay. Full Transparency. No Surprises.
If CRA selects your claim for review, we manage the entire process at zero additional cost. We prepare the responses, attend the meetings, and defend your claim. No surprises, no invoices.
Qualified humans lead and oversee the preparation of every claim. Your technical narrative is written by experienced practitioners who understand CRA's expectations - not generated by an AI and sent out the door.
Who We Serve
We work with Canadian founders across every sector - software, hardware, biotech, cleantech, manufacturing, and more. If your team is solving hard technical problems, there is a strong chance you qualify for SR&ED.
Software & SaaS
Life Sciences & Biotech
Cleantech & Energy
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace & Defence
AI & Machine Learning
Not sure if you qualify? Most founders are surprised. Take our free 5-minute eligibility check →
Insights
SR&ED
Everything you need to know about the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program - Canada's most valuable incentive for innovators.
December 15, 2024
SR&ED
Comparing Canada's two major sources of non-dilutive R&D funding - and why smart founders stack both.
December 10, 2024
SR&ED
We've seen hundreds of claims. Here are the mistakes that cost founders the most - and how to avoid them.
December 5, 2024
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