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Why Founders Love Zero Draft AI
Zero Draft combines AI with expert reviews to automatically find and apply for grants and tax credits your business qualifies for—so you can focus on growth.
If you’re a Canadian business that:
- Has salaried technical staff
- Develops new products, software, or IP
- Is incorporated and pays taxes here
Then you probably qualify—even if you’ve never applied before!
90% Less Effort
We handle everything—forms, interviews, documentation—in a fraction of the time.
AI-Powered Precision
We instantly match your business with every grant you’re eligible for.
No Win, No Fee
We only get paid when you do. No upfront costs, no surprises.
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How It Works
Zero Draft combines AI with expert reviews to automatically find and apply for grants and tax credits your business qualifies for—so you can focus on growth.
If you’re a Canadian business that:
- You tell us about your business (30-min call or quick form)
- Our platform + experts handle the rest (AI scans, CPAs review, engineers interview)
- You get funded—fast, with audit-ready documentation
Average timeline: 5–7 days from intake to filing
Average return: $50K–$500K per claim
Top Grants & Credits We Handle
SR&ED:
Up to 40% of your engineering salaries back in cash
IRAP
$10M+ available for scaling R&D
Mitacs
Subsidized interns and researchers
RAII / OCI / SIF
Cutting-edge funding for Canadian innovation and AI adoption
— and many more opportunities!
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Live: Navigate US Tariffs & Canada's Relief Plan
Our team is summarizing the major moments regarding US Tariffs and the implications for Canadian businesses.
We are anticipating a strong relief plan from Canada's federal and provincial governments and will be one of the first to adopt their measures.
Visit our live reporting page for around the clock summaries and top takeaways for your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We help you claim federal funding programs like grants and tax credits with minimal effort on your end.
We perform a brief 30 minute interview and gather all the necessary information to submit a claim. Our AI system then connects directly to your tech and financial stack to give it additional context. This data feeds into our proprietary AI workflow which automatically pairs you and applies for eligible funding programs.
We then have our expert team of CPAs finalize all required documentation for submission to CRA and that's it! What's great is you only pay when you receive funding, win-win!
We are offering free consultations so book a no-obligation call and we can discuss your details in depth.
We win when you win. We charge a percentage of your approved claim and you only pay when you receive funding. We offer success-based fees, an opt-in discounted monthly payment plan, and a money-back guarantee. Contact us for specific pricing based on your situation.
If you’re a Canadian corporation building something interesting, chances are there’s a grant out there for you and we’ll make the process to get it as simple and efficient as possible. If you aren't sure we offer a free 30 minute consultation to see what you might qualify for.
We're working to support all regional grants in Canada and the US. Right now we primarily support SR&ED, IRAP, Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit, and several more local grants. Our AI platform is continuously improving and supporting new grant opportunities to maximize your funding potential. Our founder’s years of grant writing experience mean we can help you find ones others might miss and we stay on top of the latest opportunities.
Yes! Starting early helps you establish strong documentation and financial processes from day one. We can help set up your systems correctly while you focus on building. Plus, capturing eligible activities from the start maximizes your future claims and saves you time later. New companies often qualify for various grants so it's valuable to explore your options early. Let's get you started for free to learn more.
We use bank-level encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and strict access controls. Your data is protected with the same security standards used by financial institutions.
We prepare thoroughly for any review process and this service is included free of charge. Our AI ensures all documentation is complete and compliant from the start. Our in-house CPA with extensive CRA experience guides you through any interactions and also reviews the claim. You'll have full support throughout the entire review process and we take on the reviews when possible to save you time and effort.
Extremely minimal. Within a 30 minute interview we can instantly qualify you for dozens of grants. Our AI automates most of the application process by connecting to your existing tools and generating any files needed for a claim. In total, you'll only need a few short calls with us, and once we have your documentation, we deliver completed claims within 7 days. Compared to the months-long process with traditional consultants, we offer a hard to beat service. We can also accommodate different timezones and split up the calls as needed so feel free to book a complimentary consultation to learn more.