Incorporated in Ontario, the Innovative Recovery Group comprises highly skilled SR&ED tax credit specialists. We assist businesses across Canada in preparing and submitting SRED tax credit applications. We have a solid track record of successfully submitting claims on behalf of our clients, resulting in tax credits and reimbursements for their scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) activities.

Innovative Recovery Group staff members specialise in specific areas, enabling our clients to receive tailored, industry-specific support. Additionally, each claim is filed by someone who has practical experience in the field of work being claimed: for example,

The following fields are covered: software development and digital media; telecommunications; mechanical or industrial engineering; electrical and electronics; injection moulding; tooling and dyeing; chemical and aerospace; renewable energy; biotechnology; food and beverage; printing and advanced manufacturing.

Derek Clarke - President/CEO

25 years of experience in SR&ED/ Grants/Tax Recovery Business.

Directly and Indirectly Involved with over $50 Million SR&ED & Grant Recovered for Clients Over the Years.

Ray Kechun Wu - SR&ED Consultant 

Ray Kechun Wu has an M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business. 

He is a Chartered Chemist of Ontario.

Ray has 12 years of experience as a Chemist and 10 years of experience in SR&ED and grants.

He specialises in SR&ED Claims and grants in the food, cosmetic, clinical research, and pharmaceutical industries. He has strong experience in analysing the unique SR&ED issues of Biotech start-ups

Robert  ( Bob) Ritchie - SR&ED Consultant

PhD Chemistry 

Over 25 Plus Years of experience filing SR&ED Claims with a 99.9 % Success Rate. Bob has reviewed and filed over 750 SR&ED Claims.

Having worked with CRA in the SR&ED department, Bob brings tremendous experience to the team. 

Christine Ermarkaryan  - SR&ED Consultant

Christine Ermarkaryan has been reviewing SR&ED claims for over 25 years. 

A Mechanical Engineer, she earned her degree at McMaster University.

Christine has reviewed well over 500 claims with a 99.9% success rate with the CRA.

She is very familiar with the Automotive manufacturing industry, as well as with Machine shops, 

Fabrication and recently AI integration for design and manufacturing optimization.

Barry  - SR&ED Consultant

With over 15 years of filing SR&ED claims, Barry has a 99% success rate, preparing over 500 claims for clients.

Barry is a Mechanical Engineer and has prepared SR&ED claims across industries.

Example: Robotics, Automotive, Tooling & CNC Machines, Custom work, just to name a few.

Bill  - SR&ED Consultant

Bill has over 20 years of experience filing SR&ED claims across various industries. 

Also assist the client in filing government Grant applications, specifically IRAP.

Joe Gardner  - SR&ED Consultant

Commodity Tax Recovery Specialist

With over 30 years of experience helping company maximize their tax saving.

Joe worked for some of Canada’s top Manufacturing companies, helping them recover overpayments.