How do I apply for OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods?

Visit Grand Challenges Canada's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods?

Eligible industries include: health, biotechnology, social innovation, technology.

Who administers OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods?

This program is administered by Grand Challenges Canada.

Are there similar programs to OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Research & Innovation Partnerships category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

OPTions Initiative Next-Generation Methods

Grand Challenges Canada

🔬 Research & Innovation Partnerships🔬 Research🌱 Early-Stage🤝 International Partnership🍁 National

Program for safe pregnancy terminations innovations

Funding

$250,000 - $3,000,000

Deadline

Sep 12, 2024

Status

Closed

What Is This Program?

Get seed grants between $250,000 to $400,000 for innovations in new or improved approaches to increasing early access to existing abortion products and services in low and middle income countries.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Financial investment (grant, debt, or equity) and non-financial support for innovative solutions addressing safe pregnancy termination, menses induction, or conception interruption, focusing on gender equality and empowerment.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small, medium, large, non-profit organizations, academic institutions

Industries: health, biotechnology, social innovation, technology

Region: institutions globally, implementation in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) where legal grounds for pregnancy termination exist

Demographics: women, girls, people with diverse sexual and gender identities (as primary beneficiaries of the innovation)

Other Criteria: seek innovative and transformative approaches, improve access to existing methods of safe pregnancy termination, test and develop next-generation methods of pregnancy termination, menses induction, or conception interruption

How Do I Apply?

info@optionsinitiative.org

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small, medium, large, non-profit organizations, academic institutions businesses in health, biotechnology, social innovation industries located in institutions globally, implementation in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) where legal grounds for pregnancy termination exist.

This program offers funding up to $3,000,000 (minimum $250,000).

The application deadline is September 12, 2024.