30 minute 1-2-1 consultation for qualified tech businesses
“Edwards have undoubtedly been the best professional services referral we had ever received!”
Dr A. Pelah, Asuuta Ltd
Propel your business towards future success
Our specialist accountants for science and technology businesses can help you:
Access R&D tax relief and Patent Box relief to free up resources for development and clinical trials
Get objective, expert advice on your business plans, whether you’re a university spinout, a biotech start-up or an established software company
Get support with grant funding, grant audits and fundraising and investment
Ensure compliance with current financial legislation
The perfect partner for growing tech and science businesses
Our clients range from early-stage university spinouts and technology start-ups to biotech companies and subsidiaries of large international groups.
Whether you’re commercialising research out of a university, developing new therapeutics, or scaling a software business ahead of your next funding round, we work closely with you to give the bespoke support you need and build lasting relationships. We also work as efficiently as possible to keep fees to a minimum.
Edwards Chartered Accountants are routinely recommended by venture capitalists and business angel networks who have worked with tech, science and spinout businesses for many years.
The perfect choice for companies in the technology and science sectors
IAR guide
Have you been asked to provide an Independent Accountant’s Report (IAR)?
Many of our science and technology clients, including university spinouts funded through Innovate UK, need one as part of their grant compliance requirements. Download our guide to find out more about Independent Accountant’s Reports, including what they are, why your business needs one and how we can help.
We were thrilled to discover that our recent Innovate UK grants were eligible for R&D Tax Credits. Following a strong recommendation from a fellow entrepreneur at the RAEng Enterprise Hub, we went with Edwards Accountants for the work.”
Dr A. Pelah S&Asuuta Ltd
Scientific Ventures Partners and the Deep tech companies we have founded, have worked with Edwards for over a decade; this is a testament to the quality and support Edwards have provided to help our nascent companies grow”
Douglas Dundonald Ateria Health
Talk to our tech and science accounting experts
Over 100 years’ experience
Leverage our combined experience in finance and fundraising for businesses in the technology and life science sectors, including university and research spinouts, with:
Research & Development Tax Credits
Patent Box and IP tax structuring
Grant Assurance & Assisting Grant Claims
Independent Accountant’s Reports
Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)
Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS)
Outsourced CFO support and cash runway forecasting