Nexa Lighthouse Funding Opportunity: Asia and the Pacific

Closes 17 Nov 2026 Grand Challenges Canada and AVPN, with Bayer, India Health Fund, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Temasek foundations Canada

Grant plus other support

About USD 250,000 to USD 2 million per innovation

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What it funds: Scale-up funding for proven innovations against climate-linked health risks
Who can apply: Organisation incorporated in any country
Implements in an eligible Asia-Pacific country (list in the call document)
Proven innovation ready to scale on vector-borne disease, heat or air quality
When you can apply: Closes 17 Nov 2026
How to apply: Register on Grand Challenges Canada's Fluxx portal, read the call document and submit before the deadline
Best for: Growth stage
Sectors: HealthTech CleanTech
Run by: International programmes

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