SolvedCIRD82200 | R&D tax relief: categories of qualifying expenditure: contributions to independent research
From HM Revenue & Customs · Corporate Intangibles Research and Development Manual
Contributions by large companies, but not by SMEs, to independent R&D for the purpose of funding research and development carried on by the recipient qualify for R&D tax relief if they are made to a qualifying body (CIRD82250), an individual, or a partnership each member of which is an individual.
The R&D towards which the contribution is made must be relevant research (see CIRD81400), in relation to the company making the contribution.
The R&D must not have been contracted out to the person receiving the funding by another person.
The person receiving the funding must not be connected with the company (see CIRD82150).