Grand Challenges Canada - Bold Ideas with Big Impact®
WEBGrand Challenges Canada seeks bold ideas from the best and brightest innovators to save and improve lives in low- and middle-income countries and Canada. Discover open funding opportunities.
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WEBInnovating for young people’s wellbeing Being is an international mental health initiative working toward a world where young people feel well and thrive. We’re working together with young peopleto improve their mental wellbeing through research and innovation. By focusing on mental health prevention and promotion, Being aims to create positive, lasting change in local communities and […]
Innovator Resources - Grand Challenges Canada
WEBThis presentation is a resource for innovators receiving funding at the Transition To Scale level, and provides guidance on: • Developing a logic model; • Determining outcomes vs. outputs; • Defining “lives saved” and “lives improved” and related indicators; and • Approaches to measuring impact—creating a relevant M&E ...
Who We Are - Grand Challenges Canada
WEBGrand Challenges Canada is dedicated to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. Funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, Grand Challenges Canada funds innovators in low- and middle-income countries and Canada. The bold ideas Grand Challenges Canada supports integrate science and technology, social and business innovation – known as Integrated Innovation®.
Akin Alaga - Grand Challenges Canada
WEBAkin Alaga. Akin is a generalist with over 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors. He cut his teeth in the strategy and operations practice of a top-tier consulting firm where he held management and global roles. He left consulting to lead Ontario’s innovation economy portfolios driving the competitiveness of its $720B clusters.
2019 Annual Letter from our Co-CEOs - Grand Challenges Canada
WEBSince we were named Co-CEOs, one innovation that we have been asked many questions about is our co-leadership model. We are using our first annual letter to answer some of the questions that we are frequently asked about our experience in …
WEBchange in low- and middle-income countries. These innovative solutions are expected to address the adaptation gaps and build resilience against the effects of climate change on the human health and wellbeing of underserved communities. Solutions should consider the fact that older adults, women, young people, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+1 individuals, and other ...
WEBlan to 2020. We will be reflecting on the lessons we have learned during the first five years and we will be building on the findings and recommendations from the Summative Evaluation of the Development Innovation Fund “DIF” (of which Grand Challenges Canada is the executing body), as well as those from the Grand Challenges Canada Expert Review Panel (both of these reviews occurred this ...
Fluxx Technical Support - Grand Challenges Canada
WEBFluxx Technical Support. THE FLUXX PORTAL IS FOR PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT INNOVATORS. To apply for funding, applicants must use the online application form provided, which is only accessible via the Grand Challenges Canada’s Fluxx portal (https://gcc.fluxx.io). If you require technical assistance with the Fluxx portal, please fill …
Harnessing Youth Digital Innovation to Safeguard Youth Mental …
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The Being initiative plays a vital role in this effort by investing in innovation, research, and advocacy across 12 countries. Hosted by Grand Challenges Canada, Being focuses on prevention and promotion, responding to the early drivers of young people’s mental health. Since youth are best positioned to identify these needs and offer solutions, we collaborate with youth-led organizations to ...