About SR&ED From The Shed

Providing comprehensive insights into Canada's ~$3 billion SR&ED tax credit program.

Our Mission

SR&ED From The Shed provides a comprehensive look at the ~$3 billion SR&ED tax credit program, which has supported Canadian innovation since before 1986.

Our mission is to break down complex policies, share actionable advice, and offer transparency into a program that remitted $3.6 billion in investment tax credits (ITCs) in 2022—supporting the prosperity of Canadian SMEs, with over 60% of claims coming from small and medium businesses.

Our Leadership

Bryan Watson

Bryan Watson

Managing Director

Bryan Watson has served as Managing Director of CleanTech North since 2012 and is a Founding Director of the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association. He is also SVP at Venbridge (Powered by Easly). Widely regarded as a pillar of the Canadian cleantech sector, Bryan was honored with a 2021 Clean50 Award and a 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award for his leadership in forming CPA Canada's Green Tech Working Group in 2023, facilitating key discussions with the CRA, Natural Resources Canada, and the Department of Finance on the Canadian Clean Economy Tax Credits.

Bryan has held leadership roles across Canada's innovation and investment ecosystems, including Executive Director of NACO Canada and Angel Investors Ontario. He has served on several boards, including Enthusiast Gaming (TSE: EGLX), advised growth companies, and sits as an expert and reviewer for many federal and provincial organizations. He holds a Master's from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, where he was Canada's sole British Council Chevening Scholar.