Grant Buddy | Research & Development Tax Incentive

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$73,000 Cash Back

"We didn't even know that the R&D Tax Incentive was available. We went through the form and pre-qualified. They connected us with a R&D grant specialist who took over and completed the claim for us. $73k in cash back thus far, which has allowed our company to continually improve our product development. Thanks to Grant Buddy, we got approved and funded."

Brad Irwin

Director, Dazy Dog

$49,000 Cash Back

"I used Grant Buddy and can a-test to their service. I received $49k back that I didn't know I was entitled to!"

Nikki Leigh

Director, Real Estate 2U Partners

Grant Within 2 Weeks

"It was very quick & easy. I filled out the form questionnaire and pre-qualified. The someone rang me within 30 minutes. Our company was approved for the R&D grant within 2 weeks. I would use this service again.

Samuel Tobin

Director, Private Company

Meet chris

Hi, I'm Chris Stanton, based in the sunny Gold Coast..

After being in business for over 19 years and having a degree in Industrial Design, I understand that cashflow is paramount when it comes to Research, Development and Innovation.

Whether you are developing a new product, device, software, AI, technology, process, system or material…cash flow is king!

After speaking to many Aussie companies, most of them have the same issues when it comes to research and development:

1. Running out of money
2. Taking short cuts/not completing the development properly
3. Lacking time & resources
4. Simply giving up and throwing in the towel
5. Not paying yourself or your team properly

BUT the most concerning issue that I found…
Not enough Australian companies are aware of the Research & Development Tax Incentive.
In fact, there are approx. 12,000 + Australian companies that are eligible, but don’t claim R&D grant funding annually.

I wanted to fix this, so in 2021 we created Grant Buddy, in order to raise awareness of the program to help Aussie businesses innovate and fuel growth.

The Grant Buddy platform connects/matches you to an R&D Consultant based on your R&D activity & Industry.

My vision is to make sure that every Australian company that’s eligible for R&D Grant Funding - receives it and maximises it.

Happy Innovating 😊

See if you are eligible

Is your Business Eligible?

✅ Australian Company Entity (Pty Ltd or Ltd)
✅ Have been developing a New or Improved; Product, Device, Software, System, Technology, Process, or Material
✅ New/unique to your industry
✅ Predominantly developed locally in Australia
✅ Process involved research, experimentation, or testing
✅ Technical risk involved (ie. It may not work, fail, or have problems along the way)
✅ Spent over $20,000 on the development in Australia in the 2024/2025 financial year

R&D Tax Incentive - Grant Amount

✅ 43.5% refundable tax offset: Companies with annual turnover of < $20 million
✅ 38.5% non-refundable tax offset: Companies with annual turnover > $20 million
✅ The maximum R&D grant is up to $10million

R&D Grant Benefit Examples*

Total R&D Spend
$20,000
$50,000
$100,000
$250,000
$2,500,000

Your R&D Grant Benefit
$8,700
$21,750
$43,500
$108,750
$1,087,500

*Depending on the company revenue and profitability.

Research & Development Tax Incentive

The Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) is an Australian Government programme that provides tax offsets for expenditure on eligible R&D activities. The aim is to encourage businesses to support the development of new products, processes and services, encourage innovation and increase competitiveness and productivity. It provides cash back, or in some instances a tax saving of up to 43.5% based on your eligible R&D expenditure.

This can make it more attractive for businesses and entrepreneurs to invest in R&D, as it can help to reduce the financial burden of these activities, and allow you to access critical cashflow your business needs to keep the R&D cogs turning.

How it works

Take The Quiz

Our simple 12 step questionnaire will gather all the info we need to identify if your company is eligible.

Get Pre-Approved

Speak to our grant specialists to find out if you qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive, or if you need to provide some more information.

Application

Our grant specialists will manage the entire application process, saving you valuable time & resources.

R&D Grant Approval

Once you’ve been approved, our grant specialists will communicate with you on the timeline of your cashback payment or tax offset amount.

Congratulations - you’ve received the R&D Tax Grant in 4 easy steps!

See if you are eligible

The Grant Buddy Team

We make it easy for every day Australian companies to find out if they are eligible for the Research & Development Tax Incentive Grant!

If eligible, we connect you with a highly skilled and experienced R&D Grant specialist, so you can benefit from:

✅ 99% success rate for eligible companies
✅ Over $2 Billion in successful grant claims combined
✅ Over 35 years’ combined experience in grant applications
✅ Helped 1000's of Australian Companies
✅ Manage the entire process, saving you valuable time & resources
✅ Confidentiality assured

Simply enter your details into our advanced AI quiz and we’ll do all the hard work for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grant Buddy help with?

We connect you with Government Grant specialists, who search and advise the available pool of billions of dollars in Federal, State and Local government grants, private grants and other funds - all aligned with your business objectives.

What do you deliver?

We ask your details & if you qualify we help connect you with a business grant expert who can help you.
The expert will then give you a call to obtain more info from you & give you an idea of whether or not you could qualify for a grant.

How big is the team?

Our partners consist of over 30 grant experts Australia wide. These experts are from various backgrounds but are all certified to assist with grants for businesses.

How long is the process?

This depends on information flow from the client and also the lodgement/ delivery particulars of the service/product.

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We handle the entire process for you!

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See if You Qualify For the R&D Tax Incentive

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99% success rate for eligible companies

What entity type does your business operate under?

What industry is your company in?

Have you been developing something that is new or improved?

Is this development new/unique to your industry?

Was the majority of this developed in Australia?

Has the development process involved research, experimentation, testing, or changes along the way?

Was there technical risk involved with this development?

How much have you spent on this development in the 2024/2025 financial year?

Just confirming that you have already spent at least $30,000 on this development?

In which financial year did you spend the money?

Was your company in profit, or do you expect to be in profit, during the financial year when the R&D spend happened?

If you are eligible your net benefit could be between $5,000 – $10,000, are you still happy to proceed?

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