FOUNDER
Alex Hunter
Alex holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering (MEng) from Imperial College London and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Warwick Business School. This powerful blend of technical depth and strategic foresight defines the NovaForge approach.
With a track record spanning over 25 UK Research and Development (R&D) tax clients in high-stakes technical industries from chemical processing to advanced manufacturing, his expertise lies in bridging the gap between complex engineering detail and strategic fiscal outcomes.
Based in Dubai and operating from Meydan Free Zone, Alex focuses on the UAE R&D Tax Incentive, helping innovation-led firms navigate new regulations to unlock significant growth and technical capability.
GLOBAL COLLABORATION
Strategic Partnership with Catalyst R&D
NovaForge Advisors, based in Dubai, has a strategic partnership with Catalyst R&D, one of the UK’s leading R&D tax consultancies. This partnership provides our clients access to a wider team with over a decade of experience in the mature UK R&D market and deep technical strength in digital claims across software, AI and related fields.
Together, we combine local UAE insight with proven UK expertise to support businesses with operations or interests in both jurisdictions, delivering institutional‑grade technical and regulatory support while staying agile and client‑focused. This partnership broadens our technical competence, offering clients a seamless bridge between emerging regional incentives and established global standards.
The Technical-Strategic Bridge
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Technical Audit
We dissect your R&D activities to precisely identify qualifying expenditures and technical narratives that meet the latest UAE R&D Tax Credit criteria.
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Strategic Narrative
We bridge innovation and outcomes by crafting industry-specific R&D stories that align technical breakthroughs with strategic business growth.
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Maximized Claim & Long-Term Capability
We optimize your claim benefit while simultaneously embedding long-term R&D tracking capabilities into your organization's technical workflow.