From Rejection to $190,000
How a Toronto tech startup
SearchEye turned a grant rejection into a $190K approval
in less than 5 hours.
“We thought it was over.”
When SearchEye’s 2023 claim was outright rejected, it wasn’t just a “no”. It triggered a full fledged CRA audit - weeks of stress, endless document requests and over 30 hours of wasted time.
Audit triggered
Their submission triggered a full CRA audit, adding months of stress and uncertainty.
30+ Hours Wasted
Countless hours chasing documents and responding to CRA requests.
No Process Plan
Left with no systematic process for future submissions.
No clear process.
No guidance.
And worst of all, they missed out on funding they were qualified for.
Then they called ZeroDraft AI.
With just 5 hours of total effort from SearchEye, we turned that rejection into a $190,000 approval, and built a bulletproof process for next year.
How We Did It
We started with a comprehensive 1-hour deep dive to map
every eligible project and identify missed opportunities.
Then our AI platform connected directly to their systems to automate the rest.
Mapped Every Potential Project
In a 1-hour deep dive, we uncovered missed opportunities from past claims.
Automated Data Extraction
Our AI connected to their payroll & tech systems - no chasing required.
Optimized for Maximum Approval
Senior specialists reviewed and fine-tuned the submission.
Handled the CRA Directly
We managed every back-and-forth, so their team didn’t have to.
The Result
SearchEye didn’t just recover their funding, now they have a repeatable, stress-free process for their next claim.
“Zero Draft AI turned a complete rejection into an
audit win and delivered the crucial funding we needed.
Their team was very easy to work with,
and I look forward to another
successful claim next year.”
The Takeaway
Working with ZeroDraft AI isn’t “just” better than traditional consultants.
It’s faster. Smarter. And designed for outcomes, not billable hours.
We start with a free assessment and find all your eligible grant opportunities. We only take on clients we know we can help so check your eligibility today.
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