How to integrate the R&D tax incentive into your funding strategy

Learn how to make the most of the R&D tax incentive and use it as a strategic asset in your funding stack. 

This practical online session features two expert advisors sharing insights to help founders and startup teams better understand, claim, and integrate the R&D tax incentive into their financial strategy. Whether you're new to the program or already part of TRaCE or other government grant initiatives, this session will provide clarity and real-world tips to help you unlock more value. 

What you'll learn: 

• How the R&D Tax Incentive works – eligibility, claiming tips, and myths busted

• Navigating R&D claims alongside programs like TRaCE

• Common pitfalls and how to stay compliant

• How to use R&D as a capital flywheel in your funding strategy

• Real-world case studies and founder-focused advice

Speakers: 

• Maggie Ng – Director, Noah Connect 
  A specialist R&D tax advisor with extensive experience supporting startups across sectors. Maggie will break down the incentive, highlight common pitfalls, and share how to claim effectively - especially for startups involved in government-funded programs like TRaCE. 

• Alex Knight – Managing Director, Advanced 
  A startup funding specialist, Alex will explain how to strategically incorporate the R&D tax incentive into your broader capital strategy, with case studies and funding advice you can put into practice immediately. 

Agenda 

• 9:30 AM – Welcome & Introduction to TRaCE 

• 9:35 AM – Demystifying the R&D Tax Incentive with Maggie Ng 

• 9:55 AM – Funding Strategy & R&D Tax Integration with Alex Knight 

• 10:15 AM – Audience Q&A 

• 10:30 AM – Close 

The event will be hosted via Teams. An online access link with be sent to you by email before the event.

This event is ideal for startups, researchers, or SMEs, looking to maximise their funding opportunities.