One of the largest impact-first investors in Canada, Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) is dedicated to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact®. Funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, GCC funds innovators across the world, including in low- and middle-income countries. The bold ideas GCC supports integrate science and technology, and social and business innovation – known as Integrated Innovation®.
As the Venture Advisor to GCC on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), Kore Global provides advice and support across three main areas: 1) strengthening the integration of gender equality throughout GCC’s internal processes and activities, 2) strengthening the integration of gender equality throughout GCC’s innovator-facing processes and activities, and 3) supporting innovators in integrating gender equality considerations into their innovations. Kore Global’s package of integrated GESI services for innovators includes tailored support on developing gender strategies and approaches to gender equality work, hosting a Gender Equality Community of Practice with quarterly learning events on different topics in gender equality, and developing learning tools and resources.
The variety of innovators (non-profits, companies, and social enterprises in different phases of growth) means that they require bespoke, flexible, and timely support to meet the needs of individual innovators while satisfying the gender commitments of GCC.