Bold Ideas with Big Impact®
Browse our Innovations and ResultsTogether We Have Impact
We invest in ideas that not only apply science and technology, but also integrate social and business approaches, to generate transformative impact.
11.76 million lives improved since 2010
Sanitation
5,380,000
Lives Improved
Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
1,903,000
Lives Improved
Saving Brains
3,137,000
Lives Improved
Other health challenges
836,000
Lives Improved
Humanitarian Grand Challenge
260,000
Lives Improved
Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights
167,000
Lives Improved
Global Mental Health
77,000
Lives Improved
The Innovations We Support Are Producing Results
We anticipate even more impressive outcomes as innovations scale
Grand Challenges Canada estimates up to 1.78 million lives saved by 2030
57,800 lives saved to date through the use of innovative products and services
Grand Challenges Canada estimates up to 64 million lives improved by 2030
11.76 million lives improved to date through the use of innovative products and services
317 policies influenced
through engaging government officials, decision-makers, and other local stakeholders, which will play an important role in catalyzing the scale and sustainability of supported innovations.
>1,400 innovations
supported globally.
203% leverage rate
for every $1 of Government of Canada funding invested, $2.03 has been leveraged from investors and partners.
96 countries
where innovative projects or services are being implemented.
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Grand Challenges Canada seeks bold ideas from the best and brightest innovators to save and improve lives in low- and middle-income countries and Canada.
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