Nous finançons des innovations qui sauvent et améliorent des vies. Notre histoire, nos valeurs et notre vision pour bâtir un monde où l’innovation permet à chacun·e de s’épanouir.

KATHMANDU, NEPAL — What if your morning tea was brewed using energy from a public toilet? Thanks to a clever Canadian-backed innovation, human waste is being transformed into clean energy that powers ...

The way we finance innovation is evolving faster than ever, and so are expectations of what capital can achieve. Innovative finance is entering a new chapter, one defined by bolder application and ...

Learn more about our role as a catalytic investor in global health funds. We don’t just fund projects—we drive meaningful change in markets. We strategically deploy patient, risk-tolerant investments ...

Emergencies such as armed conflicts, displacement, and natural disasters profoundly impact mental health. Families are uprooted, essential services are disrupted, and young people in particular face ...

— Jacaranda Health’s AI-driven and digital health solutions are transforming maternal care in Kenya, reaching millions of mothers and improving health outcomes for women and their babies— We believe ...

We are proud to share that Grand Challenges Canada’s CEO, Dr. Karlee Silver, has been invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Alliance for Women’s Health as one of its Champions for Women’s ...

From war zones to communities devastated by climate disasters, pandemics, and forced displacement, the world is facing a polycrisis—a convergence of multiple, overlapping emergencies. These crises hit ...

Grand Challenges Canada is proud to support Be Girl through a catalytic equity investment that helps scale access to menstrual products and education for girls across Africa. In a recent piece of the ...

Since 2010, Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) has supported global health innovators in developing bold ideas and transitioning their innovations to scale through targeted funding and support. By the end ...

Around the world, mental health needs are rising—but access to care remains out of reach for most. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people live with a mental health ...