Co-design Approach
Impact Canada's Challenge team is made up of subject matter and technical experts that support the development and implementation of innovative approaches to address complex public policy problems. We assist federal organizations through challenge ideation planning to execution, and provide guidance in applying the highest standards of rigour in program design and implementation.
View our Challenge guide
Access to Key Resources and Mechanisms
The Centre of Expertise also provides access to key resources that support federal partners to implement innovative methods, including:
- providing support to help federal organizations use the Impact Canada Terms and Conditions or alternative flexible funding mechanism; [link to more information about increased innovative funding flexibility]
- a centralized website for hosting challenges and initiatives that includes a public-facing site and a comprehensive user-restricted backend for data sharing and managing site content
Building Capacity with the Fellowship Program
The Fellowship program provides Impact Canada with a mechanism to extend its supports to organizations in the face of increasing demand of specialized skills. The Fellowship program recruits external talent with expertise in four discrete disciplines – behavioural science, impact measurement, innovative finance, and challenges. Fellows remain Privy Council Office employees throughout their placements in host organizations, ensuring a valuable connection to Impact Canada. Placements typically range from 12-24 months, depending on individual project scope. The Challenge Prize stream is currently being tested in two federal departments.
Learn more about the Fellowship program and see what is has to offer.
Interested?Submit an Expression of Interest.
Do you have a Challenge idea that you want to collaborate on? Submit an Expression of Interest. Your Expression of Interest Form will allow us to gain a preliminary understanding of what your initiative is trying to achieve and how we might work together under our Impact Canada mandate.
Submit an Expression of Interest guideOur team is able to provide a variety of support and services to bring value to your priorities organization. To learn more or explore working with us on Challenges, schedule a meeting by contacting Julie Greene, Lead, Capacity and Partnerships, at Julie.Greene@pco-bcp.gc.ca.