Any piece of work that requires a limited company to create a new product or process that isn’t immediately obvious will likely qualify for the relief. Failed research and development also qualify for Research and Development Tax Credits.

Examples:

Adaptation of technology from one industry for use in an industry it hadn’t been designed for

Have you used or combined technologies in new ways?

Any failures in product or process development or improvement?

Have you developed a new or changed product or process that has characteristics substantially different from those currently available (i.e. more efficient, robust, flexible, less expensive, etc.)?

Streamlining manufacturing process through automation

Integrating new materials to improve product performance and manufacturing process.

Major improvements in packaging e.g. to enhance shelf-life of the contents