CIR Validation
Purpose
Assess whether research work brings a demonstrably new angle and can qualify for the CIR, while producing a clear documented position ready for review.
Primary users
R&D leaders, tax/CIR coordinators, finance teams, and compliance stakeholders preparing or reviewing CIR justification.
Where it fits (process/stage/trigger)
Used during CIR preparation or pre-audit readiness, triggered when a project needs an eligibility opinion and a traceable rationale before submission or internal sign-off.
Key capabilities / workflow
It analyzes the provided project description, extracts and structures novelty arguments, checks them against CIR-style eligibility expectations, drafts a position document, and routes results through a human-in-the-loop validation UI to confirm or request refinements.
Inputs
Project/research narrative, objectives and scope, prior art/context elements, experimentation approach, results/learning evidence, and any existing internal CIR templates or supporting documents.
Outputs / Deliverables
A validated eligibility assessment focusing on novelty, a documented position note, and a compiled documentation pack suitable for internal governance and CIR substantiation.
Value
Reduces time spent building consistent CIR justification, improves traceability of the reasoning behind eligibility, and increases confidence through structured evidence checks plus HITL validation.
