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Aakar Innovations empowers women and girls across India by providing them with access to affordable, biodegradable sanitary pads and menstrual health education (photo credit: Aakar Innovations and Cora) You might be shocked to learn that over 300 million women in India do not use sanitary pads and that 71% of girls in the country report having no knowledge of menstruation before their first period. Worse yet, a study suggests that nearly 1 out of 4 girls in India end up dropping out of school after starting their menstrual period. It’s in this context that Mumbai-based Aakar Innovations was born. Driven by their mission to provide access to…change Aakar’s approach is simple: Sanitary pads are produced at local productions hubs, which are fully run and operated by women. The production hubs provide job opportunities for women, enabling them to make an income, and also contribute to meaningful social change in their communities. Local women’s groups sell and distribute pads, and provide education…

When acknowledging the funding support of the OPTions Initiative program, innovators should use the following language and feature the funding acknowledgement logo on communications materials, including publications and presentations when referencing the project. Please refer to the signing date on the Grant Agreement to determine the appropriate funding acknowledgement as the program has two funders. Please direct inquiries regarding the brand guidelines to ac.se1730424643gnell1730424643ahcdn1730424643arg@s1730424643noita1730424643cinum1730424643moc1730424643, and include the grant number in all inquiries. Funding Acknowledgement Logo OPTions Initiative For projects with agreements signed before December 2021, that are supported by Grand Challenges Canada please use the following logo and language to acknowledge the OPTions Initiative To…

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When acknowledging the funding support of the Global Mental Health program, innovators should use the following language and feature the funding acknowledgement logo on communications materials, including publications and presentations when referencing the project. Funding Acknowledgement Logo For projects that are supported by Grand Challenges Canada and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), please use the following logo:  For projects that are…the Government of Canada please use the following logo:     The Grand Challenges Canada logo is available in English or French, and different formats and colour variations to accommodate different applications and appropriate backgrounds. The logo pictured above is the preferred version and is to be used on light or white coloured backgrounds. When colour printing is not possible, a black…Canada brand guidelines reference guide to adhere to requirements with respect to colour, minimum size, clear space, versions and placement.  The funding recipients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to display the Grand Challenges Canada funding acknowledgement logo.  All rights in and to the Grand Challenges Canada funding acknowledgement logo remain solely with Grand Challenges…

We appreciate your efforts to credit Grand Challenges Canada and hope that it will encourage other innovators to be aware of our organization. When acknowledging the funding support of Grand Challenges Canada, innovators should use the following language and feature the funding acknowledgement logo on communications materials, including publications and presentations when referencing the project. For distinct grant programs, please refer to the appropriate section. Funding Acknowledgement Logo The Grand Challenges Canada Funding Acknowledgement logo is available in English or French, and different…brand guidelines reference guide to adhere to requirements with respect to colour, minimum size, clear space, versions and placement. The funding recipients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to display the Grand Challenges Canada funding acknowledgement logo. All rights in and to the Grand Challenges Canada funding acknowledgement logo remain solely with Grand Challenges…

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 out the form below. Please note that this form is only for …

Grand 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®. One of the largest…in Canada, Grand Challenges Canada has supported a pipeline of over 1,500 innovations in 106 countries. Grand Challenges Canada estimates that these innovations have the potential to save up to 1.3 million lives and improve up to 80 million lives by 2030. Grand Challenges Canada is hosted in Toronto at the University Health Network. Strategic Plan to…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…

…your innovation and its projected impact, whether your end users and potential investors are in the public sector or in the private sector. These resources are intended to provide background information that can help stimulate your plan to bring the innovation to scale, and to define and communicate how your innovation will have impact and be sustained over time. Business Terms For Global Health Entrepreneurs We developed a glossary of basic business terms to help global health researchers easily understand and communicate their innovations to potential funders, investors, and…

We appreciate your efforts to credit the Saving Brains partners and hope that it will encourage other innovators to be aware of the initiative and the organizations involved. When acknowledging the funding support of Saving Brains, innovators should use the following language and feature the funding acknowledgement logo on communications materials, including publications and presentations when referencing the project. Funding…is available upon request. To download the Saving Brains partnership logo, please click the following link: Saving Brains Logo - Download The following alternate logo variations are available for situations where it's necessary to use a simplified version of the Saving Brains partnership logo: Option 1 and Option 2 Funding Language When feasible, please accompany the…logo must be adhere to requirements with respect to colours, minimum size (4″ wide) and clear space (approx 0.5″). The funding recipients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to display the Saving Brains partner funding acknowledgement logo. All rights in and to the Saving Brains partner funding acknowledgement logo remain solely with the Saving Brains partners.  The display…