We fund and support innovation that saves and improves lives.
At Grand Challenges Canada, we don’t just fund innovation—we measure, validate, and amplify it. Our impact spans over 100 countries, touching millions of lives through solutions that are locally-led, evidence-based, and built to scale.
By the numbers
See the reach and scale of our work in hard data: 85.5 million lives reached, 28 million lives improved, and over 120,000 lives saved—with every statistic representing real change for real people who wouldn’t otherwise have access.

How we measure impact
Learn about our rigorous approach to impact measurement, where evidence isn’t just collected—it’s verified, attributed, and used to drive decisions that amplify social return on investment.

Reports & publications
Research that document both our successes and our learning journey
Access our evidence, insights, and analyses through reports, white papers, case studies, and research that document both our successes and our learning journey.
