Novo Nordisk Foundation
Nexa Lighthouse call: Protecting people with cardiometabolic diseases from the impacts of heat in South Asia
14:00 Copenhagen time
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The Nexa Lighthouse call funds locally-led innovations that protect people with cardiometabolic diseases from extreme heat in South Asia. It is part of the Nexa Lighthouse climate and health innovation programme, co-led by AVPN and Grand Challenges Canada and backed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Applications are submitted through the Nexa/Grand Challenges Canada portal rather than directly to the Foundation.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Deadline | 17 November 2026 |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Part of the Nexa Lighthouse climate and health innovation programme co-led by AVPN and Grand Challenges Canada; funds locally-led innovations protecting people with cardiometabolic diseases from extreme heat in South Asia. Applications are managed via the Nexa/Grand Challenges Canada portal, not directly by Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Who Should Apply
- •Innovators and organisations developing locally-led solutions in South Asia
- •Projects focused on protecting people with cardiometabolic diseases from heat exposure
- •Applicants working at the intersection of climate adaptation and chronic disease care
- •Teams able to submit via the Nexa/Grand Challenges Canada portal rather than directly to Novo Nordisk Foundation
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 17 November 2026, 14:00 Copenhagen time
- •One-off call (not recurring)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Submit through the Nexa/Grand Challenges Canada portal, not the Novo Nordisk Foundation's own system, using the wrong channel will disqualify an application.
- ✓Frame the innovation explicitly around heat protection for cardiometabolic disease patients, not general climate adaptation, since that is the specific scope of this Lighthouse call.
- ✓Highlight local leadership and South Asia-based implementation, as this is a core criterion of the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manages applications for the Nexa Lighthouse call?
Applications are managed via the Nexa/Grand Challenges Canada portal, not directly by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
What region does this Nexa Lighthouse call cover?
It funds locally-led innovations in South Asia that protect people with cardiometabolic diseases from extreme heat.
When is the deadline for this call?
The deadline is 17 November 2026 at 14:00 Copenhagen time.
Is this call part of a recurring programme?
No, it is listed as a one-off call within the Nexa Lighthouse climate and health innovation programme.
Who runs the Nexa Lighthouse programme?
It is co-led by AVPN and Grand Challenges Canada, with funding support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
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