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EmpowerRD was founded with the belief that too much government funding was being taken by inefficient advisors who weren’t incentivised to lower their cut.
To solve this problem we used technology to radically change the process of making an R&D claim: making it more reliable, time-efficient and cost-effective in the process.
Our intelligent online claims platform allows larger companies to coordinate their claims internally resulting in significant time-savings.
And companies of all sizes benefit from our radically low fees. Because we've automated a lot of the claim process, we only need to charge 5% or less for a claim.
We're consistently rated above 9/10 on Trustpilot and have processed over £80million worth of claims with a 100% success rate with HMRC.
To solve this problem we used technology to radically change the process of making an R&D claim: making it more reliable, time-efficient and cost-effective in the process.
Our intelligent online claims platform allows larger companies to coordinate their claims internally resulting in significant time-savings.
And companies of all sizes benefit from our radically low fees. Because we've automated a lot of the claim process, we only need to charge 5% or less for a claim.
We're consistently rated above 9/10 on Trustpilot and have processed over £80million worth of claims with a 100% success rate with HMRC.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2017
Mentions in press and media 8
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| Jul 11, 2025 | How Smart Scale-Ups Use R&D Tax Relief to Power Growth — and Avoid HMRC Pitfalls EmpowerRD CEO Robert Whiteside on the government's £86bn science and tech boost, common mistakes founders make, and how better data can unlock more non-dilutive capital. | With the UK government pledging £86bn to fuel science and technology, R&D tax relief is set to become a vital lifeline for scaling tech companies. But with tighter compliance, shifting rules, and rising rejection rates, accessing these ... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | EmpowerRD Releases Comprehensive R&D Tax Credit Industry Report 2024 | EmpowerRD, a top UK specialist in R&D tax credit, announces the release of its industry report for 2024, 2023 and Beyond: Unlocking UK Tech Growth Through R&D. Our 2024 report shows R&D dynamics in UK Tech. A high rate of disput... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Government's Pledge to Bolster R&D Investment Applauded in Autumn Statement | Hari Sandhu, Founder of EmpowerRD EmpowerRD, the UK's R&D Tax Credit specialist outlines the key highlights of this week's Autumn Statement. The government's steadfast support reinforces long-term stability, aligning with HMRC's origina... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | CleanTech: Cleaner Cleaning Products From Food Waste | Third from the left: Nivatha Balendra, CEO & Founder at Dispersa Dispersa produces biosurfactants from food waste to deliver affordable yet effective green ingredients for cleaning and personal care products. |
| Aug 7, 2022 | Introduction to R&D Tax Credits | Introduction Hari Sandhu is CEO of R&D tax credit advisors EmpowerRD. He is also a member of HMRC’s Consultative Committee advising the government on changes to the R&D tax credit scheme. Before founding EmpoweRD, Hari was sector l... |
| Aug 7, 2022 | EmpowerRD’s Guide to Government Funding for Startups | Please note: The information contained in this article was updated on 4th November 2020. For the most recent version of this guide, head to the EmpowerRD website. Claimants should also consult the UK government’s website for updates on indi... |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Four ways to make a stronger R&D tax claim | This article was sponsored by EmpowerRD You’re sure to be familiar with the UK R&D tax credit scheme – a government tax incentive for innovative businesses, providing a non-dilutive cash injection to support scientific and technologica... |
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FAQ about EmpowerRD
When was EmpowerRD founded?
EmpowerRD was founded in 2017.
What has the press written about EmpowerRD?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning EmpowerRD, among them “How Smart Scale-Ups Use R&D Tax Relief to Power Growth — and Avoid HMRC Pitfalls EmpowerRD CEO Robert Whiteside on the government's £86bn science and tech bo...” (Jul 11, 2025) and “EmpowerRD Releases Comprehensive R&D Tax Credit Industry Report 2024” (Jan 15, 2024).
Is EmpowerRD still active?
Yes, EmpowerRD is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 9, 2025.