The Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) is an Australian Government program designed to support innovation by providing either:
A refundable tax offset (cashback) for eligible R&D spend, or
A non-refundable tax offset (tax reduction) if you're profitable
Eligible businesses can receive up to 43.5% back on qualifying R&D expenses.
The incentive exists to reduce the financial burden of innovation, allowing companies to:
Strengthen cashflow
Extend their development runway
Reduce the cost and risk of technical work
Invest more confidently in new products, technology, or systems
Most Australian businesses doing real innovation are under-claiming their R&D, or not claiming at all. simply because they don’t realise what actually qualifies.
If your company is building new products, improving technology, refining processes, or solving technical challenges, there’s a strong chance you’re eligible for a significant refund on costs you’re already spending.
Our R&D Eligibility Quiz helps you quickly check whether you qualify for the R&D Tax Incentive, and whether you may be eligible for $50,000–$200,000+ in refundable credits.
35+ years of industry experience
90%+ success across all grant types
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End-to-end management (no outsourcing)
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You focus on innovation.
We help you unlock the financial support you’re entitled to.

“We thought R&D was only for tech companies. We recovered over $180,000 for work we didn’t realise qualified.”
— Manufacturing Client, NSW


"I’d spoken with two other consultants prior to this, both of whom gave vague answers and weren’t confident in our eligibility. IncentiveHQ paired us with an R&D expert who uncovered a much larger claim than expected, and handled everything for us.
— Engineering Client, QLD


“We’d used another consultant before with mediocre results. Switching to IncentiveHQ was night and day, their partners were more thorough, strategic, and secured us 25% more than our previous claim.”
— Mining Services Client, QLD


Step 1: Complete The Quiz
Complete our simple 6 step quiz to help find out whether or not your company is eligibile.

Step 2: Pre-Approval
Speak to our R&D specialists to find out if you qualify for the Tax Incentive, or if you need to provide some more information.

Step 3: Application Process
Our grant specialists will manage the entire application process, saving you valuable time & resources.
No win, no fee.

Step 4: R&D Grant Approval
Once your application is approved, our experts will outline the expected timeline for your refund or tax offset and ensure you know exactly what to expect at each step.
Congratulations!
Your R&D Tax Incentive claim is complete in just four simple steps!
We connect Australian businesses with highly experienced R&D tax specialists who assess your eligibility for the R&D Tax Incentive and other applicable innovation grants.
Our role is to streamline the process, helping you understand if you may qualify, and facilitating a smooth introduction to an expert who can guide you through the claim.
1. You complete a short 60-second eligibility check.
2. If your answers indicate strong potential eligibility, we connect you with an R&D specialist for a deeper review.
3. You’ll receive expert feedback on what you can claim, how the process works, and your next steps.
There’s no obligation, no upfront cost, and you only proceed if you choose to.
R&D eligibility spans many sectors including manufacturing, software, engineering, agriculture, energy, and product development.
If you’re developing, improving, testing, or solving technical challenges, you may qualify.
No.
Our partner specialists operate on a success-based model, meaning you only pay if your claim is approved.
No problem. Many businesses do.
Our partners often find additional eligible activities or missed expenses, so it’s still worth checking your eligibility.
Most businesses receive an initial eligibility indication within 24–48 hours, followed by clear next steps.
Our partner firm are R&D and grants specialists with:
- 35+ years combined experience
- Accredited technical experts and engineers
- Proven success across thousands of claims
- A strong track record of high-quality, compliant submissions
All claims are handled in-house, with strict confidentiality and end-to-end support.
From eligibility assessment to submission and compliance support.
