Nexa innovation call: Innovations that reduce the impact of heat on people living with cardiometabolic diseases in Africa
Funds locally-led African innovations that protect people with cardiovascular diseases or diabetes from the health impacts of extreme heat.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: July 22, 2026: Full application deadline (call closes for Nexa innovation call)
Funding Amounts: Not specified in the call; award amounts may vary based on project scope and partner selection.
Summary: Funds innovations that protect Africans with cardiovascular diseases or diabetes from the impacts of extreme heat.
Key Information: Applications are managed via Grand Challenges Canada and Science for Africa Foundation; successful projects may be funded by different Nexa partners.
Description
This opportunity, supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation as part of the Nexa Climate and Health Innovation Programme, seeks to fund locally-led innovations that help African communities anticipate, adapt, and respond to extreme heat impacts on people living with cardiovascular diseases or diabetes. The call is part of a broader initiative co-led by Science for Africa Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada, targeting the intersection of climate change and health vulnerabilities in low- and middle-income countries. The goal is to develop and implement solutions that protect vulnerable populations from heat-related health threats.
