Canadian private non-profit organizations spent $189 million on in-house research and development (R&D) in 2021, representing a historic high in spending levels.
Current in-house R&D spending continued to be the main in-house expenditure in 2021, as spending reached $179 million (up 11.2% from 2020). Capital in-house R&D expenditures increased to $10 million in 2021, which is the highest level reported since 2014.
Total in-house R&D expenditures are expected to decline to $171 million in 2022 and slightly increase to $172 million in 2023.
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