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Government support for growth and research

Durham Region is quickly becoming an internationally recognized leader in research and development. Businesses in Durham Region can count on Regional Council, local economic development offices, and area chambers of commerce, boards of trade and business improvement areas for their support of these efforts. Industries located in Durham benefit from a provincial health care system, competitive tax rates and access to federal and provincial business development programs that support research, employee development and general advisory services.

Durham Region and its eight area municipalities are happy to assist your business with start-up inquiries, site selection services and advice. In addition, they will provide your business with valuable information regarding federal and provincial programs and services, as well as some statistical research and data.

Some provincial R&D incentives are:

• SR&ED Program
• Ontario Business Research Institute Tax Credit
• Ontario Innovation Tax Credit
• Ontario Research and Development Expenditures Deduction
• Ontario New Technology Tax Incentive
• Ontario Current Cost Adjustment

 

For more information about Durham Region’s municipal economic development offices, click here