Industries

Sector-Specific Expertise

Our team brings deep experience across technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and other innovation-driven sectors. We understand the unique R&D challenges and funding opportunities in your industry.

Our Experience

Industries We Serve

We've helped businesses across diverse sectors access government funding. Our team includes specialists who understand the technical nuances of each industry.

Software Development

Software & Technology

Custom software development, SaaS platforms, AI/ML applications, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and enterprise systems.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Algorithm development
  • • System architecture innovation
  • • Performance optimization
  • • Integration challenges
Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Process innovation, automation, robotics, materials development, precision manufacturing, and industrial equipment design.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Process optimization
  • • Tooling development
  • • Materials testing
  • • Automation systems
Life Sciences

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, digital health platforms, and clinical research technologies.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Drug formulation
  • • Device prototyping
  • • Clinical trial systems
  • • Biomarker development
Clean Technology

Clean Technology

Renewable energy, energy storage, emissions reduction, waste management, water treatment, and sustainable materials.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Energy efficiency R&D
  • • Clean process development
  • • Environmental monitoring
  • • Sustainable materials
Food & Agriculture

Food & Agriculture

Food processing, agricultural technology, nutritional science, packaging innovation, and supply chain optimization.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Product formulation
  • • Processing techniques
  • • Shelf-life extension
  • • Quality control systems
Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace & Defense

Aviation systems, space technology, defense electronics, unmanned systems, and advanced materials for aerospace applications.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Component development
  • • Systems integration
  • • Testing & simulation
  • • Materials qualification
Financial Services

Financial Services & FinTech

Payment systems, blockchain technology, risk management platforms, trading systems, and regulatory technology.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Algorithm development
  • • Security innovation
  • • Platform scalability
  • • Data processing
Construction & Engineering

Construction & Engineering

Building technologies, structural engineering, construction methods, smart buildings, and infrastructure innovation.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Structural innovation
  • • Materials testing
  • • Energy efficiency
  • • Modular systems
Digital Media

Digital Media & Entertainment

Video games, interactive media, VR/AR applications, streaming platforms, and digital content creation tools.

Common Eligible Activities:

  • • Game engine development
  • • Graphics rendering
  • • AI/procedural content
  • • Platform development

Additional Sectors

Our expertise extends across many other innovation-driven industries. If you're conducting R&D in Canada, we can help.

Transportation & Logistics

Telecommunications

Oil & Gas

Mining & Resources

Textiles & Apparel

Robotics & Automation

EdTech

Retail Technology

Geospatial & Mapping

Utilities & Energy

Consumer Products

Animal Health

Success Stories

Real Results Across Industries

See how businesses in different sectors have benefited from our expertise in securing government funding.

Manufacturing Company

Equipment Grant

"Henderson found a grant program we'd never heard of. Six months later we had $500K in our account and 12 new staff members to run the machines."

$500,000 secured in funding

Software Startup

SR&ED Tax Credits

"Our accountant told us we weren't eligible for SR&ED. Henderson proved him wrong. The $350K refund kept us afloat during our pre-revenue phase."

$350,000 back from CRA

Local Brewery

Expansion Financing

"Henderson found us government-backed financing with half the interest rate. We've tripled our capacity and now export to three countries."

$250,000 at 2.5% interest

Construction Firm

Green Building Incentives

"Henderson identified $420K in green incentives that made the switch to eco-friendly construction profitable from day one."

$420,000 in green incentives

Biotech Startup

IRAP & SR&ED

"The combination of IRAP funding and SR&ED credits allowed us to complete our clinical trials without diluting equity further."

$780,000 combined funding

Clean Energy Company

Multiple Programs

"Henderson's comprehensive approach identified three different programs we qualified for. The combined funding accelerated our market entry by two years."

$1.2M total secured

Don't See Your Industry?

SR&ED eligibility is based on the nature of your R&D work, not your industry classification. If you're solving technical problems and advancing technology, you may qualify. Contact us for an assessment.

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