Value of applications submitted by Upgraded$110M+

Grant funding for your$100,000 acquisition, $150,000 green transition, $175,000 export expansion, $200,000 artificial intelligence, $225,000 production line, $250,000 recruitment, $275,000 construction project, $300,000 sustainable development, $325,000 productivity, $350,000 research & development, $400,000 automation, $425,000 agricultural project, $450,000 commercialization, $475,000 plant modernization, $500,000 digital transformation

Upgraded combines human expertise and cutting-edge technology to enable Canadian businesses to secure more grants and strengthen their growth.

Applications submitted
$110M+
Businesses so far
1,000
Average secured
$225K/yr
Programs matched
2,312+

Trusted by companies across Canada

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Recent wins

Real founders. Real funding.

Ron Dembo
$920,846 secured
“Upgraded helped us secure our first major grant. The AI found opportunities we would have missed and drafted applications in hours instead of weeks.”
Ron Dembo
Founder & CEO, Riskthinking
Donal Byrne
$418,000 secured
“Upgraded gave us specialized grant expertise we didn't have in-house and moved at the speed our startup needed. They handled the complexities so we could focus on building. With their support, we secured Mitacs funding and expanded our team. The best part? Clear communication—we always knew where we stood.”
Donal Byrne
CEO, Paige
Norm Trainor
$250,000 secured
“The R&D tax credit discovery alone paid for Upgraded 10x over. We had no idea we qualified until the AI analyzed our operations.”
Norm Trainor
President & CEO, Covenant Group

Advisory

Why Grants & Earnings Advisory

Expert advisory plus AI grant software — from discovery and matching through drafting, deadline tracking, and end-to-end grant management.

  • Smart Grant Matching

    AI scans 1,578+ federal, provincial, and municipal programs to find every grant and tax credit your business qualifies for.

  • AI-Powered Application Writing

    Generate complete grant applications in minutes — technical narratives, innovation summaries, and financial projections tailored to each program.

  • Strategic Funding Roadmap

    Get a customized Grant Strategy Roadmap that ranks every opportunity by eligibility, funding amount, and application timeline — so you know exactly where to focus first.

  • Deadline Tracking & Alerts

    Never miss a funding window. AI monitors upcoming deadlines and automatically alerts you when new programs match your profile.

  • Expert Advisory Sessions

    Work directly with in-house CPAs, tax code specialists, and grant experts to navigate eligibility, claim strategy, and program selection — on your schedule.

  • ROI Dashboard

    Track every dollar secured across all programs. Quarterly insights and benchmarking data help you spend and scale smarter.

How it works

From scan to cash in four steps.

  1. 01

    Connect Your Systems

    Our AI plugs into your accounting, payroll, and project management tools. We play nice with QuickBooks, Gusto, Rippling, Xero, and dozens more.

  2. 02

    Get Matched with Grants

    We scan 1,578+ Canadian grants, tax credits, and funding programs — matching your business with every opportunity you qualify for.

  3. 03

    Receive Your Strategy Roadmap

    Get expert analysis that prioritizes every grant, tax credit, and earnings opportunity — with clear next steps tailored to your business.

  4. 04

    Execute With Expert Support

    Book advisory sessions with our CPAs and grant specialists, or upgrade to full managed submissions when you're ready to move faster.

Programs

1,578+ programs. One platform.

We search every Canadian grant, tax credit, & savings, then match the ones that fit your business.

  • SR&ED Tax Credits
    R&D tax incentives for innovation
    $150K+
  • CanExport SME
    International market expansion
    $30K+
  • OCI CIT
    Ontario collaborative innovation
    $200K+
  • IRAP
    Industrial research assistance
    $100K+
  • CDAP
    Digital adoption & automation
    $15K+
  • ISED Funding
    Innovation & economic development
    $250K+

Founders

What they say after the funding lands.

“Taking the leap with Upgraded was less of a leap, and more of a no-brainer.”
Jon Tirmandi
Founder, Normative
“The experience so far has been one of the smoothest we've had from an outsourced solutions provider.”
Laurence
Finance & Accounting Lead, RiskThinking.ai
“Upgraded not only helped us secure SR&ED credits, but also dug deep into our operations to find real, tangible savings.”
Geoff Linton
Founder & CEO, Tekside

Your data. Your money. Protected.

  • Secure Data

    We keep your data safe with 256-bit encryption. We'll never sell or rent your data to a third party.

  • Strategy First

    Every engagement starts with a clear funding roadmap — so you understand your options before making any commitments.

  • Audit-Ready Guidance

    Our recommendations follow government guidelines, keeping your claims accurate and defensible from day one.

  • Expert Support

    Our team of in-house CPAs, tax code specialists, and fellow entrepreneurs support you every step of the way.

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See What Funding You Qualify For

Join 1,000 businesses already working with Upgraded. Start with a free assessment — no credit card required.

Normative secured $64K. RiskThinking.ai secured $1.15M.
Grants & Earnings Advisory | Upgraded