New strategic partnership will accelerate the scale-up of high-impact immunization delivery innovations Brussels, Belgium – ...

Brussels, Belgium – June 25, 2025 – Grand Challenges Canada (GCC), one of the world’s leading impact-first investors, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...