Claim Back Up to 43.5% of Your R&D Costs
Fast, expert support to maximise your refund — without the audit headaches.
Think You’re Eligible? Don’t Risk It.
Don’t let a wrong assumption cost you thousands — here’s what actually counts.
“Ben literally wrote the book on R&D Grants.” – Sam McConkey (Bare)
- These do not qualify on their own:
- “It hasn’t been done before”
- “We built it from scratch”
- “We learned a lot through testing”
- “No one else has done it this way”
- “The customer didn’t like it”
- “It took us months to figure out”
Pro tip: It’s not about being innovative — it’s about proving how and why it works.
What does qualify:
If your work follows a scientific approach, including:
✔ A clear, testable hypothesis
✔ Documented experiments
✔ Measurable results
What You’ll Get in Your Free R&D Review Call
It’s a no-obligation consult — not a sales pitch.
Just clear answers on what you can claim, what to watch out for, and whether your claim will hold up.
- Eligibility check —we’ll confirm if your project actually meets AusIndustry’s rules
- Refund estimate — realistic figures based on your R&D spend
- Audit risk review — we’ll flag anything that could cause trouble later
- Core vs supporting activities — explained simply so you’re crystal clear
- Cost structure advice — staff time, associate payments, overseas work
- Next steps (if it’s a fit) — we’ll walk through how we can help
Rated 5 stars by over 250 Aussie business owners Read the reviews
One-on-one with an expert. No pressure. Just practical advice on what to do next.
“Quick chat with Ben really helped us to choose the right direction for applying R&D tax incentives. He quickly responds to queries and is very helpful" -
Why 250+ Aussie Founders Trust Bulletpoint
They booked the call. Got clarity. Claimed with confidence.
“The consultation was well worth the fee — practical advice and a deep understanding of small business needs.”
“Ben was extremely knowledgeable, gave very pragmatic R&D advice and was super-efficient. Win!”
“Absolute expert on R&D. Ben breaks down a very technical topic and makes it easy to understand and process.”
“Ben’s deep knowledge on R&D saved me a massive amount of time and helped cut through what is a very complex subject.”
“Ben gave fantastic R&D advice!”
“Literally wrote the book on R&D grants.”
“Ben has extensive knowledge about the R&D Tax Incentive and clearly helped me identify if my project met eligibility criteria.”
“We successfully registered our project with the ATO thanks to Ben’s R&D knowledge and advice.”
Not Sure If You’re Doing It Right? Let’s Fix That.
What actually counts as R&D? It’s not about being innovative — it’s about following a specific process. On the call, I’ll break down what AusIndustry and the ATO are actually looking for.
Am I too early / too small to claim?
If you’ve spent $50K+ building, testing or improving something — software, hardware, or manufacturing — it’s worth checking. You might be surprised what qualifies.
Could I be claiming the wrong things?
Yes — many overclaim without realising it. We’ll walk through your project and costs, and explain what qualifies (and what doesn’t).
Am I too early / too small to claim?
If you’ve spent $50K+ building, testing or improving something — software, hardware, or manufacturing — it’s worth checking. You might be surprised what qualifies.
Could I be claiming the wrong things?
Yes — many overclaim without realising it. We’ll walk through your project and costs, and explain what qualifies (and what doesn’t).
Is this a sales call?
Yes — but it’s also useful. You’ll get real advice first. If we’re a fit, I’ll explain how we can help. No pressure if you’re not ready.
What if I’m not eligible?
Then I’ll tell you straight up — so you don’t waste time or risk a future review.
Get clarity on eligibility, cost structure, and risk — in one quick call.
Still On The Fence?
Let’s Talk It Through.
Most founders I speak with aren’t 100% sure if their work qualifies.
That’s exactly why I offer this call — to help you figure it out, risk-free.
Bring a rough idea of your R&D work and what you’ve spent.
Thanks for your assistance Ben. It has given us greater confidence to move forward on our R&D projects
CASE STUDY:
How we rewrote a failing claim to avoid an audit and recover 100% of the rebate
The Problem – K9Lock™ (name changed) was building an anti-theft dog collar. Their R&D claim focused on product features — not hypotheses or experiments. AusIndustry flagged the claim for review.
The Risk – The application didn’t meet core requirements:
– No technical uncertainty
– No testable hypotheses
– No clearly defined unknowns
They were at real risk of being audited and losing the refund.
What We Did –We rewrote the application to align with R&D legislation by:
✔ Reframing the work as technical uncertainty
✔ Defining measurable hypotheses (e.g. cut resistance, strength)
✔ Linking tests to unknown outcomes
✔ Explaining why public info couldn’t solve it
The Outcome – AusIndustry accepted the revised claim. No audit. Full rebate. They now submit with confidence every year.
What It Proves – Even technical projects can fail if framed the wrong way. But with the right language and evidence, they can be turned around.
If your claim’s framed like this — it could fail too.
“He clearly knows his stuff — 10/10 recommend as an R&D consultant.”
6 months ago
I reached out to Ben with a completed MVP Ventures grant application two days before the submission deadline, looking for an experienced set of eyes rather than a full rewrite. Ben responded within the hour and turned around a detailed, structured review scoring the application against the actual merit criteria with specific, actionable feedback on each section.
The feedback was honest, direct and genuinely useful. Ben identified exactly the right areas to strengthen and gave me clear guidance on how to improve them rather than vague suggestions. He clearly knows this program well and understands what assessors are looking for.
For a founder doing this solo under time pressure, that kind of fast, knowledgeable and no-nonsense feedback was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend!
7 months ago
I have found Ben to be very knowledgeable in his field, direct and honest in relation to the process of R&D.
Instantly making us feel that we were in the right place for direction and help in this process, and the business model he employs, 15min triage assessment ensures that we are not wasting our time, as he can readily see if we can potentially qualify for the application or not, which we found him to be very frank, and helpful.
I would recommend that you give Bulletpoint the opportunity to review and assist with your needs, as Ben was what they advertised, and we look forward to the process and assistance from him and his team.
6 months ago
Ben is very much what you see is what you get. Extremely knowledgeable and a true expert in what he does. I appreciate the care and attention he takes with his clients. Could not reccomend enough.
7 months ago
Bulletpoint is a must-stop shop for anyone thinking of or currently claiming R&D. Not only do they provide guidance on how to do it right first time, which saved us from submitting our own first draft that would have likely resulted in future issues, the ongoing strategic advice is invaluable. It has been a pleasure to work with them over the last two years so far.
3 months ago
As an accountant in practice it's great to have a reliable & trustworthy R&D specialist to refer my clients to, Ben and the Bulletpoint team do a great job, thanks!