Around the world, mental health needs are rising—but access to care remains out of reach for most. According to the World ...

Work with us At Grand Challenges Canada, we’re more than a funder. We’re a team of passionate changemakers, systems thinkers, and bridge-builders working to support innovations that improve lives ...

Toronto, April 7, 2021 — Grand Challenges Canada —a Canadian not-for-profit organization, primarily funded by the Government of Canada, which invests in novel, local innovations that address critical ...

The Challenge Maternal and newborn health remains one of the most critical challenges in global health, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs): ...

We envision a world where innovation helps everyone thrive. Grand Challenges Canada was launched in 2010 with a powerful conviction: the world’s most pressing challenges can — and must — be solved by ...

Medical oxygen is the cornerstone for saving lives and treating chronic conditions. Yet, for millions of people around the world—especially children suffering from pneumonia—access to oxygen therapy ...

At COP28 in Dubai, Grand Challenges Canada CEO Dr. Karlee Silver announced that 40+ new innovations have been nominated for funding awards for their work on the impact of climate change and health.

Sexual and gender-based violence Our sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) work focuses on investments across three interconnected pillars. First, we support prevention efforts that address the root ...

We apply the Grand Challenges model to source, fund, and scale bold ideas that address some of the world’s most pressing and persistent challenges. Our approach blends capital, capacity-building, and ...

How to apply To apply for any open funding opportunity with Grand Challenges Canada, you must submit your application through our online grants management system, called Fluxx.

Climate change threatens to roll back many of the gains that we’ve made in global health. In 2022, with support from the Government of Canada and in partnership with the South African Medical Research ...