R&D Pathway Check · 2 Minutes

Is your project routine implementation — or the start of an R&D pathway?

Most projects don't arrive labelled “R&D”. They start as an AI idea, a software rebuild, a process improvement — and somewhere along the way it becomes worth asking whether there is genuine technical uncertainty inside. These ten questions give an initial, educational read across five things: your project type, its uncertainty, its testing, its evidence, and the support pathways you may care about later. No sign-up, nothing is stored, and nothing leaves your browser.

Answer honestly rather than hopefully — the result is only useful if the answers are. If you would rather talk it through first, you can start with a project assessment instead.

This check is an educational starting point only. It does not assess R&D Tax Incentive eligibility and is not tax, legal or grant advice. Eligibility under any government program depends on your activities, evidence and self-assessment against official criteria. Always confirm current rules with the Australian Government (business.gov.au and ato.gov.au) or a registered tax agent.