Brian Cookson

President and Managing Director at @RDP_Associates. Helping SMEs and startups obtain R&D tax credits, #govfunding, #grants, & commercialize their products.

[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

"With few exceptions, CanExport is open to all markets. Applicants can apply for multiple markets – up to a maximum of five". #govfunding #grants #cdninnovation

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[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

#govfunding #cdntech #cdninnovation

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

https://t.co/5TzSZ8qkj7 CanExport Loosens Eligibility Requirements– CanExport has loosened its criteria so that more businesses are qualified for this funding.

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

"Grant applications must be filed and approved before the eligible activities begin and before expenses are incurred." @canadian_sme #govfunding #sred #cdntech

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[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

https://t.co/sdtGeoSR7k A different way to look at government business grants– If you are a developer of technology that enables this type of outcome, your sales cycle could benefit significantly from having a working ...

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

https://t.co/TUbpgKHHY6 What reductions in SR&ED mean for your business– Stackable means that you can receive both a government grant and SR&ED tax credits toward the same project, albeit with some restrictions.

[TheFutureEconomy.ca @FuturEconomy]

In our last Spotlight, 4 🇨🇦industry experts tell us Canada's energy technology companies should position themselves to make the most of export opportunities. #Energy #Tech #Cleantech #Export #FutureEconomyCanada
@BlueSparkWorld @ExportDevCanada

[Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) @CATAAlliance]

Brian Cookson just supported @CATAAlliance Advancing Canada's Competitive Innovation Nation Ranking. Bravo! https://t.co/HCL99MGMAT @RDP_Associates @mindbridge_ai @PaulBrentTech @Invest_Ottawa @InnovateToronto @LazaridisInst #leadership #technology #crowdfunding

[TechTO @TechTO]

Eric Arnold, CEO of @getplanswell is speaking at #TechTO on Dec 3, Register here: https://t.co/ahyojIfXlQ
Eric has worked as a financial advisor at 2 of Canada’s top firms, developed a dozen startups, and generated more than $400 million in value through digital marketing.

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) TalentEdge provides funding for current and recent graduate students to work on industry-driven R&D projects. Ontario SMEs that hire qualifying individuals for innovation challenges can...

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

The Yves Landry Foundation has established the Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (AIME) global initiative supports southern Ontario manufacturers that..

[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

Lift & Co. breaks down the numbers that define cannabis use across Canada. #cannabis #cdntech https://t.co/ny8RVo0ZyD

[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

ASCIP seeks to increase the sourcing capabilities of Ontario-based small- and medium-sized automotive suppliers. #ASCIP #cdntech #cdninnovation

https://t.co/Bh0qNJDAXT

[Canadian Business @cdnbiz]

“Innovation isn’t always obvious to consumers, which is why big companies don’t always get the credit they deserve.” https://t.co/1DVmFGPNvk

[Tracy Hayes @Tracyannhayesx]

Come and join us for some fun #networking until 10:30 #TweetUrSis #UKLateHour #tweeturbiz

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

The first stop of the Canadian Export Challenge Global Accelerator is Wednesday, September 12th in #Toronto at @MaRSDD! Applications are still open to get free-access to the accelerator. 🇨🇦

Apply now to secure your seat at https://t.co/du1IvUsPoE ✈️🌍📦

[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-after startups in Canada
#cdntech #cdninnovation https://t.co/ZtI6MQNIVO

[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

Toronto is home to a growing cluster of #fintech companies that have chosen Toronto not only as their HQ, but also their R&D hub, thanks to the country’s generous R&D tax credit program. #FintechTO

[Brian Cookson @bcookson2]

Are #cannabis companies eligible? Yes, they are, but only for Ontario provincial programs. Explore what CAP is all about.

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

Any business in the agricultural industry could be eligible for one of the grants in the CAP program. #Grants #GovFunding #Software
https://t.co/pmS7EMxoMb

[RDP Associates @RDP_Associates]

"Even though the definition under the Income Tax Act on what constitutes SR&ED has not materially changed since 1985, the definition is ambiguous enough to allow a broad range of interpretations." via @itworldca & @bcookson2
#cdntech #FintechTO #TechTO
https://t.co/sMjRhNmtjn

[Trade Commissioner Service @TCS_SDC]

Sales of 🇨🇦 goods and services by foreign affiliates in global markets now exceed #exports, a trend likely to continue as the economy shifts towards services and market #diversification. Read more in #CanadExport: https://t.co/C9DAuK1773