Grant Buddy
1300 092 643
R&D Tax Incentive Australia

Find out if your business is eligible for R&D Tax Incentives.

Complete a quick, free eligibility check and get matched with an experienced Australian R&D specialist.

Free 60 second eligibility check No obligation
Rated 4.8/5 from Australian businesses
60-second R&D check
Answer a few questions to see if your business may qualify.
$48,900 average payout · 93% success rate for eligible companies

What Australian businesses say

A snapshot of the founders and directors who've used Grant Buddy.

★★★★★
"We didn't even know that the R&D Tax Incentive was available. We went through the form and pre-qualified. The team helped us understand the process and connected us with a specialist who managed everything for us."
Brad Irwin
Brad Irwin
Director, Dazy Dog
★★★★★
"Grant Buddy made the process simple. They matched us with a knowledgeable R&D consultant who guided us through each step."
Nikki Leigh
Nikki Leigh
Director, Real Estate 2U Partners
★★★★★
"The initial eligibility check was fast, and we were quickly connected with a specialist who explained everything clearly."
Samuel Tobin
Samuel Tobin
Director, Private Company

Why Grant Buddy?

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Supporting Australian businesses navigating R&D tax incentives
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Matched with experienced, independent R&D specialists
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Over 35 years' combined experience in R&D and grant consulting

Meet Chris

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

After 20+ years in business and a background in Industrial Design, I've seen firsthand how important it is for Australian companies to keep investing in innovation and development.

Whether you're developing a new product, software, AI, technology, process, system, or material, many businesses face similar challenges when it comes to R&D:

  • Limited resources
  • Uncertainty around eligibility
  • Lack of clarity on the claims process
  • Not knowing where to start

One of the biggest gaps I've seen is that many Australian businesses are simply unaware of how the R&D Tax Incentive works or whether it may apply to them.

That's why in 2021 we created Grant Buddy, to help simplify the process and connect businesses with experienced R&D specialists.

Happy Innovating.

Check your eligibility →
Chris Stanton, Founder of Grant Buddy

Could your business be eligible?

A quick way to see if the R&D Tax Incentive might be a fit.

  • ✓ Australian company entity (Pty Ltd or Ltd)
  • ✓ Developing a new or improved product, device, software, AI, technology, system, process, or material
  • ✓ New, unique, or innovative to your industry
  • ✓ Predominantly developed in Australia
  • ✓ Process has involved research, experimentation, or testing
  • ✓ Technical risk involved (it may not work, fail, or hit problems along the way)
  • ✓ Spent over $20,000 on the development in Australia

Understanding the R&D Tax Incentive

The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive is an Australian Government program designed to support businesses investing in innovation and development. It provides tax offsets for eligible R&D activities, helping businesses continue to develop new products, improve processes, and stay competitive.

Depending on your company structure and financial position, eligible businesses may be able to access tax offsets for qualifying R&D expenditure. This can help reduce the overall cost of development activities and support ongoing innovation. Eligibility and outcomes vary depending on your business activities, structure, and circumstances.

For many Australian businesses, the R&D Tax Incentive can make it more viable to invest in new ideas, technologies, and improvements. Understanding whether your activities qualify, and how the process works, can be complex.

That's where we help. By simplifying the process and connecting you with experienced R&D specialists.

How it works

1
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few simple questions about your business and development activities.
2
Match with a specialist
If relevant, we'll connect you with an experienced R&D consultant to review your activities.
3
Assessment & application
Your matched consultant guides you through the process and helps prepare your claim.
4
Outcome & next steps
Your consultant keeps you informed and supported through the outcome and beyond.

Start with the quick eligibility check to see if the R&D Tax Incentive may be relevant for your business.

Start your eligibility check →

Frequently asked questions

What does Grant Buddy help with? +
We connect businesses with experienced R&D and grant specialists who can help them understand relevant funding programs and assess whether they may be suitable for their activities.
What do you deliver? +
We collect some basic information about your business and development activities. If appropriate, we'll connect you with a specialist who can review your situation and discuss potential next steps.
How big is the team? +
Our partners consist of over 30 grant experts Australia wide, from various backgrounds but all experienced in supporting businesses with grant and R&D processes.
How long is the process? +
Timeframes can vary depending on your business activities, the information provided, and the specific requirements of the program.
Are you affiliated with the Government or ATO? +
No. Grant Buddy is an independent platform. We are not affiliated with the Australian Government or the ATO. We connect businesses with independent specialists who can assist with R&D and grant processes.