Deep tech funding between Seed and Series A is about extending runway and de-risking milestones without giving away more equity than you need. CFOs must combine grants, R&D tax relief and innovation loans into a coherent funding strategy. FI Group designs and delivers that non dilutive strategy alongside your equity journey.
We align your funding roadmap to investor expectations, board pressure and cash flow constraints, so you can:
Speak with FI Group’s deep tech funding team to benchmark your current Seed to Series A non dilutive position.
The leading 2025 international R&D tax schemes mix tax credits, super-deductions, reduced social contributions and IP/patent boxes. Headlines include the UK’s merged 20% credit, Germany’s 35% SME credit, Spain’s 25% volume plus 42% incremental, Singapore’s 68% after-tax benefit on the first S$400k, and US credits up to 13%, each with specific eligibility and interaction rules.
Most countries run volume-based R&D tax credits or super-deductions, supported by IP regimes and, in some markets, reduced R&D payroll costs. The biggest differences are rates, refundability, where work can be done, subcontractor treatment and how grants interact. See more about FI Group’s Global R&D Strategy consultancy.
