$TERX they get half money back after R&D: The Canadian Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is one of the most beneficial and most generous R&D incentive programs in the world. Under the SR&ED program, Canadian companies can receive up to 41.5% of their R&D expenses reimbursed through the federal and provincial governments. SR&ED refunds are often reinvested to hire more staff, and to develop new and innovative products, in order to maintain a competitive advantage in the Canadian economy.