Grand Challenges Canada
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Grand Challenges Canada is dedicated to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact®, and is funded primarily by the Government of Canada. 🇨🇦
🧠 What does it take to build a strong brain economy? Investing in early brain development builds skills, creates opportunities, and strengthens the brain economy. Learn more: www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi... #wef #SDG
January 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
🧠 What does it take to build a strong brain economy? Investing in early brain development builds skills, creates opportunities, and strengthens the brain economy. Learn more: www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi... #wef #SDG
🎙️Hear GCC CEO Karlee Silver's comments during the "Innovation at Scale for Global Health Equity" panel at the Goals House Jan. 21. Co-hosted by @gavialliance-fr.bsky.social & Global Citizen to explore how innovation and diversified financing can accelerate scale and build resilient health systems.
January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🎙️Hear GCC CEO Karlee Silver's comments during the "Innovation at Scale for Global Health Equity" panel at the Goals House Jan. 21. Co-hosted by @gavialliance-fr.bsky.social & Global Citizen to explore how innovation and diversified financing can accelerate scale and build resilient health systems.
🧠 🌏 Grand Challenges Canada is pleased to be a Brain Economy Action Forum Pathfinder organization supporting “The Human Advantage: Stronger Brains in the Age of AI,” a new report from the McKinsey Health Institute and the World Economic Forum. 👉 Read the full report: www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi...
January 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
🧠 🌏 Grand Challenges Canada is pleased to be a Brain Economy Action Forum Pathfinder organization supporting “The Human Advantage: Stronger Brains in the Age of AI,” a new report from the McKinsey Health Institute and the World Economic Forum. 👉 Read the full report: www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insi...
📑 We are thrilled to have contributed to "From Momentum to Maturity - Global Mental Health Private Financing Insights 2025" by Prospira Global, discussing private financing, with a focus on supporting youth mental health via collaborative investment: lnkd.in/ehzXHMNZ @fondationbotnar.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 6:33 PM
📑 We are thrilled to have contributed to "From Momentum to Maturity - Global Mental Health Private Financing Insights 2025" by Prospira Global, discussing private financing, with a focus on supporting youth mental health via collaborative investment: lnkd.in/ehzXHMNZ @fondationbotnar.bsky.social
🇰🇪 🏥 When care was 12km away, a rural Kenyan community built its own clinic. Today, Lwala’s community-led model reaches 2.8M people and is scaling to 5M by 2028 with GCC support. This is what’s possible when communities lead! www.grandchallenges.ca/2026/scaling...
@joinchic.bsky.social
@joinchic.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
🇰🇪 🏥 When care was 12km away, a rural Kenyan community built its own clinic. Today, Lwala’s community-led model reaches 2.8M people and is scaling to 5M by 2028 with GCC support. This is what’s possible when communities lead! www.grandchallenges.ca/2026/scaling...
@joinchic.bsky.social
@joinchic.bsky.social
GCC joined @clintonglobal.bsky.social & WellcomeTrust in London to advance action at the climate-health nexus. Discussions emphasized: the climate crisis is a health crisis, and how insights from our global survey co-led with
SFA are shaping our upcoming program. @canadadev.bsky.social
SFA are shaping our upcoming program. @canadadev.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
GCC joined @clintonglobal.bsky.social & WellcomeTrust in London to advance action at the climate-health nexus. Discussions emphasized: the climate crisis is a health crisis, and how insights from our global survey co-led with
SFA are shaping our upcoming program. @canadadev.bsky.social
SFA are shaping our upcoming program. @canadadev.bsky.social
💰📈🌱 How can we move funds faster, smarter and with greater impact? At #CGI2025, GCC and Kiva co-led an Innovative Finance Working Group with 100+ global leaders to explore practical ways to mobilize capital where it's needed most. shorturl.at/3ZaMW @canadadev.bsky.social @clintonglobal.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
💰📈🌱 How can we move funds faster, smarter and with greater impact? At #CGI2025, GCC and Kiva co-led an Innovative Finance Working Group with 100+ global leaders to explore practical ways to mobilize capital where it's needed most. shorturl.at/3ZaMW @canadadev.bsky.social @clintonglobal.bsky.social
#WorldChildrenDay: 1 in 5 children live in conflict zones, facing displacement & trauma. Our PLT report shows how crises disturb early learning. GCC with LEGOFoundation supports play-based innovation, so kids can learn, play &thrive: www.grandchallenges.ca/impact/repor... @devcanada.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#WorldChildrenDay: 1 in 5 children live in conflict zones, facing displacement & trauma. Our PLT report shows how crises disturb early learning. GCC with LEGOFoundation supports play-based innovation, so kids can learn, play &thrive: www.grandchallenges.ca/impact/repor... @devcanada.bsky.social
#WorldToiletDay: 🍵 What if your morning tea was brewed using energy from a public toilet? Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/transfo...
November 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#WorldToiletDay: 🍵 What if your morning tea was brewed using energy from a public toilet? Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/transfo...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The latest issue of our newsletter is out now!
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#WorldPneumoniaDay: Every year, pneumonia claims over 725,000 lives, but FREO2 is helping change that by bringing #oxygen to those who need it most. Learn more about this life-saving innovation: freo2.org @canadadev.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#WorldPneumoniaDay: Every year, pneumonia claims over 725,000 lives, but FREO2 is helping change that by bringing #oxygen to those who need it most. Learn more about this life-saving innovation: freo2.org @canadadev.bsky.social
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#Canada’s support is making a vital impact in #Tanzania & #Lesotho.
With Canada’s support, M-mama has enabled 170K+ emergency transfers for moms & newborns, using mobile tech & community drivers.
The result? A 27% drop in maternal deaths.
#GlobalHealth #mMama #GCC #Innovation
@gccanada.bsky.social
With Canada’s support, M-mama has enabled 170K+ emergency transfers for moms & newborns, using mobile tech & community drivers.
The result? A 27% drop in maternal deaths.
#GlobalHealth #mMama #GCC #Innovation
@gccanada.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#Canada’s support is making a vital impact in #Tanzania & #Lesotho.
With Canada’s support, M-mama has enabled 170K+ emergency transfers for moms & newborns, using mobile tech & community drivers.
The result? A 27% drop in maternal deaths.
#GlobalHealth #mMama #GCC #Innovation
@gccanada.bsky.social
With Canada’s support, M-mama has enabled 170K+ emergency transfers for moms & newborns, using mobile tech & community drivers.
The result? A 27% drop in maternal deaths.
#GlobalHealth #mMama #GCC #Innovation
@gccanada.bsky.social
GCC is participating in #ICFP2025 ! From Nov 3- 6, 2025, our team will join global partners, innovators, and leaders advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide. We look forward to connecting. For more information: theicfp.org @icfp-conference.bsky.social #GlobalHealth #WomenHealth
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
GCC is participating in #ICFP2025 ! From Nov 3- 6, 2025, our team will join global partners, innovators, and leaders advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide. We look forward to connecting. For more information: theicfp.org @icfp-conference.bsky.social #GlobalHealth #WomenHealth
👏We're proud to see @kwantlenu.bsky.social , featured for their transformative work with the WORP innovation in Uganda. WORP empowers youth leaders to deliver peer-led mental health programs. Read more: www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/s...
October 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
👏We're proud to see @kwantlenu.bsky.social , featured for their transformative work with the WORP innovation in Uganda. WORP empowers youth leaders to deliver peer-led mental health programs. Read more: www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/s...
Get to know Jacaranda Health, this year’s winner of our Rotman of the Year Award! With support from GCC and @canadadev.bsky.social, their PROMPTS SMS platform connects expecting mothers to life-saving care, transforming maternal health in #Kenya. #MaternalHealth #DigitalHealth #Innovation
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Get to know Jacaranda Health, this year’s winner of our Rotman of the Year Award! With support from GCC and @canadadev.bsky.social, their PROMPTS SMS platform connects expecting mothers to life-saving care, transforming maternal health in #Kenya. #MaternalHealth #DigitalHealth #Innovation
In #Palestine, #Uganda, #Lebanon, and #Jordan, innovations supported by GCC are creating safe spaces, using arts and digital tools to help young people heal and build resilience. www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/world-m... @canadadev.bsky.social
#WMHD
#WMHD
October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In #Palestine, #Uganda, #Lebanon, and #Jordan, innovations supported by GCC are creating safe spaces, using arts and digital tools to help young people heal and build resilience. www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/world-m... @canadadev.bsky.social
#WMHD
#WMHD
At today’s #MadeInCanada event, MPs and innovators joined us on Parliament Hill to highlight Canadian solutions backed by @canadadev.bsky.social that are saving lives around the world and bringing innovation to the heart of global cooperation.
October 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
At today’s #MadeInCanada event, MPs and innovators joined us on Parliament Hill to highlight Canadian solutions backed by @canadadev.bsky.social that are saving lives around the world and bringing innovation to the heart of global cooperation.
🎉 Congratulations to Jacaranda Health on winning the 2025 #RotmanInnovation of the Year Award!
Their award was presented by the Honourable Randeep Sarai & Dr. karlee Silver at our #MadeInCanada🇨🇦 showcase.
🔗Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/jacaran...
Their award was presented by the Honourable Randeep Sarai & Dr. karlee Silver at our #MadeInCanada🇨🇦 showcase.
🔗Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/jacaran...
October 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Jacaranda Health on winning the 2025 #RotmanInnovation of the Year Award!
Their award was presented by the Honourable Randeep Sarai & Dr. karlee Silver at our #MadeInCanada🇨🇦 showcase.
🔗Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/jacaran...
Their award was presented by the Honourable Randeep Sarai & Dr. karlee Silver at our #MadeInCanada🇨🇦 showcase.
🔗Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/2025/jacaran...
#UNGA80: We joined global leaders at the
@clintonglobal.bsky.social to spark conversations on innovative financing and announce a new commitment: The launch of a Climate & Health Grand Challenge, in co-leadership with the Science for Africa Foundation and partners.
@canadadev.bsky.social
@clintonglobal.bsky.social to spark conversations on innovative financing and announce a new commitment: The launch of a Climate & Health Grand Challenge, in co-leadership with the Science for Africa Foundation and partners.
@canadadev.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#UNGA80: We joined global leaders at the
@clintonglobal.bsky.social to spark conversations on innovative financing and announce a new commitment: The launch of a Climate & Health Grand Challenge, in co-leadership with the Science for Africa Foundation and partners.
@canadadev.bsky.social
@clintonglobal.bsky.social to spark conversations on innovative financing and announce a new commitment: The launch of a Climate & Health Grand Challenge, in co-leadership with the Science for Africa Foundation and partners.
@canadadev.bsky.social
What does it take to scale solutions that change lives?
At #UNGA80, we’re sharing lessons from our grand challenges approach — and spotlighting bold ideas ready for scale. 🚀
At #UNGA80, we’re sharing lessons from our grand challenges approach — and spotlighting bold ideas ready for scale. 🚀
September 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What does it take to scale solutions that change lives?
At #UNGA80, we’re sharing lessons from our grand challenges approach — and spotlighting bold ideas ready for scale. 🚀
At #UNGA80, we’re sharing lessons from our grand challenges approach — and spotlighting bold ideas ready for scale. 🚀
We’re in New York this week for #UNGA80, joining leaders and partners from around the world. As Canada's innovation platform and a leading impact-first investor, we help bold ideas move from seed to scale.
Meet the delegation & learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/unga80
#UNGA80
Meet the delegation & learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/unga80
#UNGA80
September 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We’re in New York this week for #UNGA80, joining leaders and partners from around the world. As Canada's innovation platform and a leading impact-first investor, we help bold ideas move from seed to scale.
Meet the delegation & learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/unga80
#UNGA80
Meet the delegation & learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/unga80
#UNGA80
🌏 On the International Day of Science, Technology & Innovation for the South, we celebrate the local innovators transforming ideas into real impact. Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Scale-and-Sustainability-report-2022.pdf #Technology #Science #TechnologyDay
September 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🌏 On the International Day of Science, Technology & Innovation for the South, we celebrate the local innovators transforming ideas into real impact. Learn more: www.grandchallenges.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Scale-and-Sustainability-report-2022.pdf #Technology #Science #TechnologyDay
🧒👶🌏 Children’s rights must be protected everywhere—especially in #conflict zones. On #ProtectEducationFromAttack Day, read the report by GCC & ECDAN on how the #polycrisis is disrupting early childhood development. Read: shorturl.at/g0fo6
@canadadev.bsky.social
@canadadev.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🧒👶🌏 Children’s rights must be protected everywhere—especially in #conflict zones. On #ProtectEducationFromAttack Day, read the report by GCC & ECDAN on how the #polycrisis is disrupting early childhood development. Read: shorturl.at/g0fo6
@canadadev.bsky.social
@canadadev.bsky.social