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AI Grant Writer

Find +$225K/yr
in Hidden Funding

Our average client wins $225K/yr. Top clients secured millions.

AI writes your grant applications, finds every tax credit you qualify for, and uncovers hidden tech savings. We do all the paperwork and you get cash. Guaranteed +$57K/yr — or we work for free.

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Matched Grants
$1.62M total
SR&ED Tax Credits$150,000
Awarded
FedDev$1,000,000
Drafting
IRAP$100,000
Applied
OCI CIT$200,000
Drafting
Training Grant$140,000
Eligible
CanExport SME$50,000
Awarded
+ 1,573 more programs · AI-written applications

Recent Wins

Real founders. Real funding.

Ron Dembo
$920,846 secured
Upgraded helped us secure our first major grant. The AI found opportunities we would have missed and drafted applications in hours instead of weeks.
Ron Dembo
Founder & CEO, Riskthinking
Donal Byrne
$418,000 secured
Upgraded gave us specialized grant expertise we didn't have in-house and moved at the speed our startup needed. They handled the complexities so we could focus on building. With their support, we secured Mitacs funding and expanded our team. The best part? Clear communication—we always knew where we stood.
Donal Byrne
CEO, Paige
Norm Trainor
$250,000 secured
The R&D tax credit discovery alone paid for Upgraded 10x over. We had no idea we qualified until the AI analyzed our operations.
Norm Trainor
President & CEO, Covenant Group
$13.5M+
Total Secured for Clients
2,312+
Grants in Database
$225K
Avg. Secured per Client
95%
Top Program Success Rate
+$57,000/yr Guaranteed. (or we work for free)

We help clients earn or save an average of $225,000/yr.
We work with your accountant to make sure nothing is left on the table.

How It Works

From Scan to Cash in 4 Steps

Step 01

Connect Your Systems

Our AI plugs into your accounting, payroll, and project management tools. We play nice with QuickBooks, Gusto, Rippling, Xero, and dozens more.

Step 02

Get Matched with Grants

We scan 1,578+ Canadian grants, tax credits, and funding programs — matching your business with every opportunity you qualify for.

Step 03

AI Writes Your Application

Our AI drafts your entire grant application — technical narratives, financial projections, compliance docs — all tailored to each program.

Step 04

Get Cash Back

We handle submission, follow-ups, and government communications. You get funded. If we can't help you save or earn, you pay $0.

Savings Made Simple

1,578+ Programs. One Platform.

We search through every Canadian grant, tax credit, and savings opportunity — finding the ones that best suit your business.

SR&ED Tax Credits
R&D tax incentives for innovation
Avg. $150K+
CanExport SME
International market expansion
Avg. $30K+
OCI CIT
Ontario collaborative innovation
Avg. $200K+
IRAP
Industrial research assistance
Avg. $100K+
CDAP
Digital adoption & automation
Avg. $15K+
ISED Funding
Innovation & economic development
Avg. $250K+

Features

Everything You Need to Get Funded

Smart Grant Matching

AI scans 1,578+ federal, provincial, and municipal programs to find every grant and tax credit your business qualifies for.

AI-Powered Application Writing

Generate complete grant applications in minutes — technical narratives, innovation summaries, and financial projections tailored to each program.

Compliance & Audit Protection

Every application follows government guidelines. In the unlikely event of an audit, we step in and support you through the entire process.

Deadline Tracking & Alerts

Never miss a funding window. AI monitors upcoming deadlines and automatically alerts you when new programs match your profile.

Government Liaison

We handle all communications with program administrators — feedback management, clarifications, and compliance verification.

ROI Dashboard

Track every dollar secured across all programs. Quarterly insights and benchmarking data help you spend and scale smarter.

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by 400+ Companies

Taking the leap with Upgraded was less of a leap, and more of a no-brainer.
Jon Tirmandi
Jon Tirmandi
Founder, Normative
The experience so far has been one of the smoothest we've had from an outsourced solutions provider.
Laurence
Laurence
Finance & Accounting Lead, RiskThinking.ai
Upgraded not only helped us secure SR&ED credits, but also dug deep into our operations to find real, tangible savings.
Geoff Linton
Geoff Linton
Founder & CEO, Tekside

Trust & Security

Your Data. Your Money. Protected.

Secure Data

We keep your data safe with 256-bit encryption. We'll never sell or rent your data to a third party.

Upgraded Guarantee

We stand by our work. You're covered if we make an error with your paperwork or credit claim.

Audit Protection

In the unlikely event you're audited, we'll step in and support you throughout the entire process.

Expert Support

Our team of in-house CPAs, tax code specialists, and fellow entrepreneurs support you every step of the way.

See How Companies Like Yours Are Winning

Normative secured $64K. RiskThinking.ai secured $1.15M. Read their stories.

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