About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Grand Challenges Canada Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program 2027: Grants of Up to US$2 Million for Climate and Health Innovations
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Funding Available: Approximately US$250,000–US$2,000,000 per innovation
Sponsor: Grand Challenges Canada
Programme: Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program 2027
Eligible Applicants: Incorporated organisations implementing projects in eligible countries across Asia and the Pacific
Focus Areas: Mosquito-borne diseases, extreme heat and poor air quality
About the Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program
Grand Challenges Canada is inviting eligible organisations to apply for the Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program 2027, which supports proven innovations addressing the health risks associated with climate change across Asia and the Pacific.
The initiative aims to help local health actors turn climate-related health risk information into timely, practical interventions. It focuses on solutions that can reduce the health impacts of mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat and poor air quality.
The programme provides Transition to Scale investments to help promising innovations expand their reach, strengthen implementation and deliver measurable health benefits in eligible countries.
Benefits of the Nexa Lighthouse Funding Program
Selected innovations may receive:
Funding of approximately US$250,000 to US$2 million per innovation, depending on the maturity of the solution and the investment decision of the Nexa Lighthouse partners.
Support to scale proven innovations addressing climate-related health risks.
Opportunities to strengthen the use of climate and health information in local decision-making.
Potential to expand interventions that protect vulnerable communities from climate-related health threats.
Funding amounts and investment decisions are determined by the programme partners.
Eligibility Requirements
The programme is open to eligible organisations that meet the following conditions:
1. Organisational status: Applicants must be legally incorporated or have an equivalent recognised legal status in their country.
2. Eligible organisation types: Companies, social enterprises, non-governmental organisations, government organisations, non-profit organisations, for-profit businesses and research or academic institutions may apply.
3. Implementation location: Proposed projects must be implemented in countries eligible under the programme across Asia and the Pacific.
4. Relevant innovation: Applicants should have a proven innovation addressing climate-related health risks, particularly those linked to mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat or poor air quality.
Important: Individuals, sole proprietorships, unincorporated trusts and partnerships are not eligible to apply. Organisations based outside Asia and the Pacific should confirm whether their proposed implementation location meets the programme's country eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through Grand Challenges Canada's official online application portal, Fluxx. Applications submitted through other channels will not be accepted.
Applicants should:
Review the programme guidelines and eligible-country requirements.
Confirm that their organisation meets the legal and organisational eligibility criteria.
Prepare information about their innovation, evidence of its effectiveness and plans for scaling its impact.
Submit the application through the designated online portal before the deadline.
Official website: https://www.grandchallenges.ca/
Application Deadline
The stated deadline is 17 November 2026. Applicants should consult the official programme page for the full guidelines, eligible countries, application instructions and any deadline-specific requirements before submitting.
Note for applicants in Africa: This opportunity is geographically restricted to projects implemented in eligible countries in Asia and the Pacific. Organisations based in Africa should verify their eligibility before investing time in an application.
How to apply