Grand Challenges Canada Foundation / Fondation Grands Défis Canada

Grand Challenges Canada Foundation funds innovations that address critical social problems across Canada and beyond. The foundation identifies specific challenges in health, agriculture, water, energy, and other sectors, then invests in creative solutions from social entrepreneurs, researchers, and organizations. By providing grants and support to early-stage projects with high potential, the foundation helps turn promising ideas into scalable programs that reach vulnerable populations. Based in Toronto, the foundation works with partners globally to test new approaches, measure results, and scale what works. The foundation's model focuses on tackling root causes rather than treating symptoms, bringing together diverse expertise to solve entrenched problems.