Background
Elie Karam has been helping Quebec businesses obtain government funding for over 15 years. He leads Avinova, a firm based in Laval specialising in identifying, preparing and claiming grants and tax credits.
His expertise focuses on technology companies: the tax credit for the development of e-business (CDAE), its artificial intelligence component (CDAE-IA), Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) and other incentives aimed at the IT sector.
Areas of expertise
Published articles
35 articles on grants and tax credits in Quebec.
C3i tax credit for manufacturing investment in Quebec
Understand Quebec's C3i tax credit, including 15% to 25% rates, eligible property, exclusion thresholds, regional tiers and filing process.
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Quebec multimedia tax credit for studios and producers
Understand Quebec's multimedia title tax credit, including 2026 rates, eligible titles and labour, program streams and required certificates.
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SR&ED eligibility for software development: criteria and examples
Assess SR&ED eligibility for software projects, including technological uncertainty, experimentation, qualifying examples and supporting documentation.
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CanExport Innovation funding to commercialize your technology
CanExport Innovation covers up to 75% of eligible costs to negotiate an international R&D partnership. Review the criteria, expenses and process.
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CDAE-IA eligibility: 5 criteria for your IT company
CDAE-IA eligibility: review the IT revenue, six-employee, 26-hour and meaningful AI integration requirements for your technology company.
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NRC IRAP Program: a guide to funding your R&D in 2026
NRC IRAP Program: learn about funding for salaries and contractors, the advisor's role, eligibility and how innovative SMEs can apply.
Avinova Team Discuss your project
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