Administered by Government of Quebec · Last verified: July 2026
Quebec's provincial R&D credit, stacked on federal SR&ED. Among the most generous in Canada, particularly for university and consortium partnerships.
You claim this on your tax return, so the money comes back as a lower tax bill or a refund after you file. If you missed it in a past year, you can often still recover it by adjusting a prior return.
That date has passed. Many of these programs reopen on an annual cycle, so check the official page for the next intake before you count on it.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityQuebec R&D Tax Credit (RS&DE) is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Quebec, that carry out research and development. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 14% to 30% depending on partnership. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
SR&ED has a hard filing window of about 18 months after your fiscal year-end. Within it you can still file or amend a claim; after it, the claim is lost. Confirm your dates with your accountant.
1. Document R&D activities in real time 2. Engage a Quebec RS&DE consultant if amounts are material 3. File CO-1029.8.36 with CO-17 4. Receive refund
Annual: file with CO-17. CRIC applies to taxation years beginning after March 25, 2025; prior years use the former R&D credits.