Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), one of the world’s leading impact-first investors, is proud to announce a strategic ...

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Grand Challenges Canada is powered by a dedicated team working to support bold innovations with global impact. From investment and program design to communications, operations, and strategy, our staff ...

Grand Challenges Canada is one of the world’s largest impact-first investors. We provide flexible capital, tailored support, and the right connections to help innovations scale and integrate into ...

By Sahil Chopra and Pulkit Aggrwal. The Digital Mental Health International Congress (eMHIC) took place in Ottawa, Canada, on September 19 th and 20 th. The theme of this year’s Congress, “Digital ...

Stories can make us feel seen, heard, and understood—like we’re not alone. When we share our lived experiences, we can create connections that inspire and transform. Through these shared narratives, ...

By Andrew Foote, CEO & Co-Founder, Sanivation One out of two people are living in communities where human waste is not safely managed, most often in low- and middle-income countries. While ...

Preventing sexual violence through empowerment training. In Kenya, where 1 in 4 adolescent girls faces sexual assault during her school years, Ujamaa-Africa is proving that prevention is possible.

Looking to the future. Impact isn’t just about today—it’s also about tomorrow. While tracking immediate outcomes, we also: Develop tailored impact models for later-stage innovations ...

By Brittney Dudar, Portfolio Manager at Grand Challenges Canada One of my favourite parts of my work at Grand Challenges Canada is the opportunity to engage with innovators firsthand. While working ...

Canada’s largest impact-first investor receives renewed support through $200 million in grant agreement funding over seven years. Toronto, April 7, 2021—Grand Challenges Canada—a Canadian ...

Accra, Ghana – 21 November 2024 – The Ghana Health Service, USAID’s Center for Innovation and Impact (CII), Grand Challenges Canada, and AMP Health are proud to announce the launch of a set of 10 ...