We are proud to partner with one of the largest impact-first investors in Canada.
Vision
The Grand Challenges Canada Foundation envisions a world where innovators and change makers around the world have the resources needed to rapidly transform ideas, innovations and knowledge into scalable solutions for the communities they serve.
Mission
The Grand Challenges Canada Foundation raises funds in support of Grand Challenges Canada programs through cultivating relationships with aligned partners.
What We Do
The Grand Challenges Canada Foundation leverages its network and deep partnership expertise to amplify the work of Grand Challenges Canada, and we do this in 3 ways:
We fundraise for Grand Challenges Canada programs so they can fund more innovators to test and scale their bold ideas.
As a qualified donee, we offer a way for Canadian foundations to support the work that Grand Challenges Canada is doing to enrich the global market of scalable and sustainable solutions.
We strategically build meaningful partnerships to create a network of resources for the innovators that we support.
Core Values
Integrity
We take ownership and pride in our actions, ensuring accountability and transparency while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Learning
We move toward reconciliation by acknowledging we are visitors; take actions that show respect for local customs, values, and protocol; and support the right to self-determination.
Diversity & Inclusion
We treat all people with respect, dignity and fairness. We advance gender equality and address inequities and power imbalances.
Excellence
We aspire to the highest level of performance and create a space and process to learn from both successes and failures.
Boldness & Creativity
We transform the status quo through action and enable others to do the same. We are innovative and take considered risks to achieve transformational impact.