ClosedGrantGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Nexa Funding Opportunity: Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean

Grand Challenges Canada with the Science for Africa Foundation (Nexa)

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Locally led innovators across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean with solutions that help local health actors turn climate-driven health risk signals into timely action against mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat and poor air quality; Proof of Concept and Transition to Scale tracks.

Applicant type
BusinessNonprofit/NGOResearcher/Academic
Business stage
Early-stageGrowth
Location rule
Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
HealthClimate & environmentTechnology & innovation

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
GCC only takes applications to open calls. Its current open call (Asia-Pacific, closing 17 Nov 2026) is not open to Nigeria.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Proof of Concept intake closed July 22, 2026; Transition to Scale closed August 12, 2026
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (grandchallenges.ca) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at grandchallenges.ca. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
grandchallenges.ca
From the official page
“We are no longer accepting applications for this funding opportunity. Intake for Proof of Concept applications closed on July 22, 2026.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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