R&D Tax Credits
Claim with our climate tech tax specialists
If you’re an innovative climate tech business, you can claim back money invested in R&D. Our in-house R&D tax consultants specialise in preparing R&D tax claims for climate tech companies. We also support our clients with advanced loan options to help with cash flow and enable you to invest without delay.
£10m+
In R&D funds claimed to date
100+
Climate tech clients
30%
More claimed back than traditional accountants
Claim back money invested in innovation
Full Claim Preparation
Our team conducts a detailed financial and technical analysis to maximise your R&D claim.
Historical Assessment
We review and refile claims submitted within the last 2 years that we find to have potential uplift.
HMRC Defence Support
Our expert advisory panel, including an ex HMRC R&D tax inspector, guides you through the enquiry process.
We supported RideTandem with their R&D tax credits claim.
“The R&D process was made really easy by the team at SV - they have great knowledge of the scheme and, being in the climate-tech space, they understood the pain points of a mission-driven tech startup and were flexible with their working approach and process.”
Tatseng Chiam, Co-Founder and COO at RideTandem
Featured insights
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Why R&D tax credits are important for your climate tech business
Why work with us?
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With 12+ years of sector-specific knowledge, our clients claim up to 30% more in R&D tax benefits.
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Become a valued member of Europe’s largest climate tech hub with access to our network, events and industry insights.
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Alongside your claim, receive a free consultation and tailored business support from our Innovation Advisors.
Meet the team:
Joe Sylvester
Joe is a qualified member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) with over 4 years experience working on both the financial and technical elements of R&D tax.
Ankit Gupta
Head of Financial Services
Ankit has over 8 years’ experience working as a Chartered Accountant and R&D tax specialist having supported hundreds of companies with their R&D tax submissions.
Lauren Pilgreen
Head of Startup Innovation
Lauren has 7 years experience in developing climate and impact ventures, with a specialism in commercialisation and BD. Lauren is as an ex-founder of a social enterprise and a current Executive MBA candidate at Bayes Business School.
Joseph Seal-Driver
Joseph has 10+ years’ experience scaling tech businesses. Having founded an electric-car sharing platform and led an EV. charging operator, his experience now accelerates the growth of startups in the sustainability and climate space.
FAQs
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If you’re creating a new product or process or adapting or modifying an existing one then you may be eligible for relief.
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It typically takes 2-3 weeks for us to prepare your claim depending on the format of information provided.
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On average, it takes between 6-8 weeks. However times may vary.
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You are able to claim back costs invested in R&D up to 2 years prior to your accounting period end.
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Yes! There are now multiple R&D schemes to claim grant funded expenditure. Speak to one of our advisors to understand how much you can expect back.