An estimated 250 million children in low- and middle-income countries are at risk of not reaching their full developmental potential. Grand Challenges Canada’s Saving Brains portfolio exists to change ...

At Grand Challenges Canada, we believe the world’s most urgent health challenges demand bold thinking—especially from those closest to the problem. Our Stars in Global Health program backs visionary ...

Being is a global mental health initiative that envisions a world where young people feel well and thrive. We are seeking applications for seed and Transition to Scale innovations 12 priority ...

The initiative works with young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing through research, innovation, and ecosystem building, with a focus on prevention and promotion in 12 countries: ...

Mental health is a fundamental part of overall wellbeing—and yet, too often, support remains out of reach for those who need it most. Mental health has been a key part of Grand Challenges Canada’s ...

En partenariat avec la Fondation LEGO, nous recherchons des solutions innovantes en matière de développement et d’éducation de la jeune enfance pour les enfants âgés de 0 à 12 ans et leurs soignants ...

We fund innovators who are using digital tools to deliver better, faster, and more affordable care to people who need it most. Our investments in digital health focus on practical solutions that ...

The Indigenous Innovation Initiative (I3) aims to empower First Nation, Inuit and Métis innovators and communities to identify and solve their own challenges, transform lives and drive inclusive ...

See how our investments are transforming lives and driving global change ...

Nous finançons et soutenons l’innovation qui sauve et améliore des vies. Au cours des 15 dernières années, nous avons financé plus de 1 500 innovations dans plus de 100 pays. Ces idées transforment la ...

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 ...

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 ...