Seed Funding
Grand Challenges Canada Global
Funding amount
up to $250,000
Deadline
Rolling — apply anytime
Region
Global
Funder type
Federal Government
For
Nonprofits & businesses
Sectors
Global health, Development, Women's health, Mental health
About this program
Seed funding to test early-stage ideas and generate proof of concept with grants of up to $250,000 CAD. Part of Grand Challenges Canada's flexible funding model supporting innovations at every stage.
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