about us

Incorporated in Ontario, the Innovative Recovery Group is comprised of a group of highly skilled SR&ED tax credit specialists. We assist businesses across Canada in preparing and submitting SRED tax credit applications. We have a solid track record of successfully submitting claims on behalf of our clients, who have received tax credits and reimbursements for their scientific research and experimental development activities (SR&ED).


Innovative Recovery Group staff members specialise in a particular area, allowing our clients to receive tailored and industry-specific support. Additionally, each claim is filed by someone who has practical experience in the field of work being claimed: for example,


The following fields are covered: software development and digital media, telecommunications, mechanical or industrial engineering, electrical and electronics, injection moulding, tooling and dyeing, chemical and aerospace, renewable energy, biotechnology, food and beverage, printing and advanced manufacturing, printing and advanced manufacturing.


Derek Clarke - President/CEO

25 years experience in SR&ED/ Grants/Tax Recovery Business.

Directly and Indirectly Involved with over $50 Million SR&ED & Grant Recovered for Clients Over the Years.


Ray Kechun Wu - SR&ED Consultant 

He has M.Sc in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa.

MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business. 

Ray has over 10 years of experience in SR&ED and grants. 

He specializes in SR&ED Claims and grants in food, cosmetic, clinical research, and pharmaceutical industries. He has strong experience in analyzing the unique SR&ED issues of Biotech start-ups.


Robert  ( Bob) Ritchie - SR&ED Consultant

PhD Chemistry 

Over 25 Plus Years experience filing SR&ED Claims with a 99.9 % Success Rate. Bob has reviewed and filed over 750 SR&ED Claims.

Having worked with CRA in the SR&ED department Bob bring tremendous experience to the team.