Impact Canada Challenge Hub
Canada
Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
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- Impact Canada
- Government of Canada
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Get a grant or contribution to cover some or all of the costs related to developing an innovative solution for a specific government challenge.
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This grant employs a performance-based funding structure designed to incentivize participants to achieve measurable outcomes. Innovators are awarded based on the results achieved during the Challenge, with the structure reflecting various types of competitions.
- Outcome-based awards are granted to those who first or most effectively meet a defined challenge according to specific criteria.
- Financial incentives serve as prizes for achieving successful solutions in response to various challenges.
- Grand Challenges offer funding on a prospective basis, evaluating a broad range of potential innovations for effectiveness.
- Support is available through Accelerators, which provide time-limited business support to early-stage enterprises.
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This grant supports initiatives that aim to address Canada's significant challenges through innovative solutions and partnerships. Eligible projects include those that utilize open innovation approaches to solve complex social, environmental, and economic problems.
- Development of technologies addressing health crises, such as opioid drug checking devices.
- Implementation of smart city solutions to enhance urban living through data and technology.
- Accelerating cleantech entrepreneurship, particularly among women.
- Innovations inspired by Indigenous knowledge aimed at benefiting Indigenous communities.
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$ 160,000
Supporting women cleantech entrepreneurs to expand their businesses
$ 120,000
Developing a cost-effective opioid detection device for safe drug checking
$ 240,000
Creating a pipeline of green innovations through business incubators
$ 400,000
Implementing smart city solutions to improve urban living
$ 160,000
Partnering with Indigenous communities to implement sustainable energy solutions
$ 120,000
Running outcome-based funding awards for mental health services
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This grant does not provide specific eligibility criteria within the provided information.
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The eligibility for projects under Impact Canada Challenges is not explicitly detailed in the provided context. However, these challenges are generally open to a wide range of actors aiming to bring innovative solutions to significant Canadian problems.
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Foreign companies not registered in Canada
- Non-profit organizations without a Canadian presence
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This context provides information about various challenge-based projects run by Impact Canada that aim to address significant social, economic, and environmental issues. These projects use incentives to encourage innovative solutions, draw attention to critical issues, and build new partnerships across sectors.
- An opioid Drug Checking Technology Challenge offering prizes for developing an accurate and accessible drug checking device.
- A Smart Cities Grand Challenge aimed at improving the lives of Canadians through data and connected technology initiatives.
- An Accelerator program designed to support women cleantech entrepreneurs in advancing their breakthrough ideas and growing their businesses.
- Indigenous Innovation Initiatives which foster ideas inspired by Indigenous knowledge to address community-specific challenges with holistic approaches.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
- Innovation and originality of the project proposal.
- Feasibility and clarity of the implementation plan.
- Alignment with the grant’s strategic goals.
- Potential impact on the targeted community or sector.
- Cost-effectiveness and efficient use of resources.
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Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
- Step 1: Understand the Challenge
- Identify the specific problem the challenge will address.
- Select a relevant policy priority related to the challenge.
- Conduct discovery research to gather necessary information.
- Identify and engage with stakeholders related to the challenge.
- Step 2: Design Your Proposal
- Select the appropriate challenge type for your proposal.
- Draft a clear and concise challenge statement.
- Structure your challenge proposal effectively.
- Set a timeline for your solution, including various stages of development.
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Prepare to meet the assessment criteria.
- Step 3: Prepare Supporting Documents
- Compile evidence to support your solution approach and methodology.
- Gather any required supplementary documentation such as budgets or partnerships.
- Step 4: Submit Your Application
- Prepare the application form based on the guidelines provided.
- Complete all sections of the application form accurately.
- Review your application to ensure compliance with all requirements.
- Submit the application ahead of any stipulated deadlines through the specified platform or email.
- Step 5: Engagement and Notification
- Participate in any subsequent engagement activities if required.
- Await notification regarding the shortlisting process or further stages.
- Respond to any follow-up request for additional information or clarification.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Impact Canada challenges are designed as an outcomes-based approach, where rewards are linked to the results achieved rather than merely expenditures.
- Challenges can open up opportunities for collaboration across private, academic, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Challenges may include both financial and non-financial incentives to encourage diverse participation.
- The approach values building new partnerships and networks as part of the innovation process.
- Through partnership with Statistics Canada, there is a focus on rigorous quantitative and qualitative impact assessments.
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Apply to this program
Pursue Innovative Solutions with Impact Canada Challenges
The Impact Canada Challenges initiative leverages financial and strategic incentives to attract a diverse range of innovators eager to address pressing societal issues. These challenges are engineered to accelerate progress and generate innovative outcomes that hold significant promise for Canadian society.
Diving Into the Mechanism and Benefits of Impact Canada Challenges
The Impact Canada Challenges are distinctly crafted around the premise of leveraging open innovation to encourage the development of breakthrough solutions by offering substantial incentives. Such challenges aim to reach beyond conventional government funding methods by emphasizing results-driven rewards. This approach fosters a competitive yet collaborative environment where creativity and tangible outcomes are prioritized.
Challenges are meticulously designed to cater to a wide array of societal issues, some of which include technological advancement, public health, climate change, and social innovation. These areas reflect the diverse concerns of Canadians and the intricate cross-sectoral issues that could benefit from fresh and multidimensional solutions. By employing this strategy, Impact Canada addresses both emergent problems and long-standing issues that have hitherto been resistant to change through traditional measures.
In executing these challenges, Impact Canada employs a comprehensive development process that encompasses stages from problem identification to result evaluation. The design phase, in particular, is crucial as it involves formulating rigorous criteria that encompass a holistic range of solutions. This ensures only innovative proposals that accurately align with the ethos and intended outcomes of the challenge receive attention and support.
Moreover, these challenges are structured to provide numerous benefits to public policy objectives. For instance, they not only highlight critical issues to foster public awareness but also incentivize collaboration across varied sectors, ranging from private enterprises to not-for-profits and academia. This collaborative synergy is pivotal as it brings together diverse perspectives and expertise, which are essential in crafting robust solutions.
One of the standout features of Impact Canada’s approach is the blend of financial and non-financial incentives. Innovators are not only driven by the prospect of monetary gain but also the opportunity to create impactful contributions to society, access cutting-edge support, and engage with like-minded professionals. These non-financial rewards often include mentorship, networking opportunities, and public recognition, all of which are invaluable for innovators seeking to scale and sustain their solutions.
Furthermore, Indigenous Innovation Initiatives highlight Impact Canada’s commitment to inclusivity. These initiatives offer a platform that values community-led innovations and perspectives, reducing the competitive aspect in favor of communal endeavors. Such initiatives recognize the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems and provide pathways for developing sustainable solutions that enhance community well-being and preserve cultural values.
Impact Canada's Challenges represent a visionary blend of strategic goals and thoughtful execution, highlighting the innovative capabilities within Canada. They provide not only the resources necessary for groundbreaking solutions but also contribute significantly to the national agenda by addressing key challenges through a multi-stakeholder approach. As a result, they foster an ecosystem where innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions are not only possible but actively cultivated.
These challenges serve as a concrete reflection of how governmental initiatives can pivot from merely fund disbursement to actively engaging in solution-oriented frameworks. By aligning economic, social, and environmental strategies, Impact Canada Challenges make substantial contributions toward achieving greater policy alignment and national progress, underscoring the transformative potential of results-based funding.
Ultimately, Impact Canada Challenges deepen the conversation around innovation within government policies, drawing in talents from varied sectors to participate in a shared vision of societal improvement. By prioritizing outcomes and innovating the procurement of solutions, these Challenges set the stage for continued exploration and advancement, positioning Canada as a forerunner in solution-driven public initiatives.
