Grand Challenges Canada Investment Committee 2025

Applications are now open to join the Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) Investment Committee 2025. GCC, one of the largest impact-first investors in the world, is seeking outstanding candidates to join its Investment Committee.

🏢 About Grand Challenges Canada Investment Committee

Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) is committed to supporting Bold Ideas with Big Impact. Funded by the Government of Canada and other partners, GCC focuses on funding innovators in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These bold ideas integrate science/technological innovation with social and business innovation, a concept known as Integrated Innovation.

Under its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, GCC aims to reach 750 million lives through life-saving and life-improving innovations.

Role of the Investment Committee

The Investment Committee (IC) is a standing committee of GCC's Board of Directors. Its mandate includes:

• Supporting innovations' journey to scale and sustainability.
• Making investment decisions aligned with the Board's risk appetite.
• Reviewing management's investment proposals and identifying gaps, risks, and improvements.
• Recommending investments to the Board.

Structured as grants, loans, or equity investments at the transition-to-scale phase, the IC plays a critical role in GCC's mission.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: July 16, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Category: Training
• Sponsor Organisation: Government of Canada

🎁 Benefits of Joining the Investment Committee

• Gain tangible experience in supporting impactful innovations.
• Opportunity to contribute to life-saving and life-improving initiatives in underserved communities.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with GCC's Travel Policy.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Passion for Impact

   • A strong commitment to impacting underserved and unserved LMIC communities through innovation.

2. Relevant Experience

   • Lived/work experience in LMICs and extensive MIC networks.

3. Governance Knowledge

   • Previous governance or Investment Committee experience/exposure in other entities.

4. Subject Matter Expertise in at least one of the following areas:

   • Experience with humanitarian crisis areas; OR
   • Global health experience, including the intersection of climate and health; OR
   • Business expertise in the global south, such as venture capital or entrepreneurial experience.

5. Understanding of Scaling and Sustainability

   • A keen understanding of the opportunities and challenges in MIC environments.

🕒 Commitments

• Quarterly Meetings: Virtual meetings lasting 3-8 hours.
• Annual In-Person Meeting: 1-2 days.
• Volunteer Role: IC members are not compensated for their time.
• Term Duration: 3 years, with an option for renewal.

📝 Application Process

Both direct applications and nominations are being accepted.

Direct Application

Submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A statement of interest (maximum 200 words).

Nomination

To nominate a candidate:

• Send an email with the candidate's name and a brief explanation of why they would be a great addition to the Investment Committee.
• GCC will follow up with nominators regarding the candidate.

Submission Details

• Email: Send applications, nominations, or requests for additional information to Akin Alaga, Chief Investment and Operating Officer, Grand Challenges Canada, at akin.alaga@grandchallenges.ca.
• Deadline: July 31, 2025.

📌 Application Deadline

July 31, 2025

📂 Additional Information

For more details, view the official document:
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Take this opportunity to contribute to impactful innovations and make a difference in underserved communities worldwide! 🌍

• This is an opportunity to gain tangible experience.