Ten Nigerian startups have secured a total of $560,000 in funding to develop solutions that help people and businesses cope with rising temperatures across the country.
The funding was awarded under the TECA Heat Action Wave programme, supported by BFA Global, FSD Africa, ClimateWorks Foundation, and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in Nigeria.
Each startup received $56,000, along with technical and business support. The programme focuses on building practical tools to help sectors already affected by extreme heat, including agriculture, healthcare, energy, and climate data services.
Nigeria has been facing more frequent and intense heatwaves, which are putting pressure on food systems, health services, and power supply. Farmers are dealing with faster spoilage of crops, damaged soil, and loss of livestock. At the same time, hospitals and outdoor workers face growing health risks linked to heat stress and unstable electricity.
Organisers say the initiative aims to show that climate adaptation can also attract investment, not just aid.
Tyler Ferdinand, TECA director at BFA Global, said extreme heat is becoming one of the biggest risks to African economies but has received little funding. He explained that the programme supports businesses building tools and services that allow people and industries to operate safely in hotter conditions.
The selected startups are based in cities including Lagos, Kaduna, and Edo, and focus on solving urgent challenges linked to heat.
Several of the startups are working in agriculture. Ofemini Global is developing a logistics platform that helps farmers move perishable goods more efficiently, reducing losses caused by heat. Agiletech Operations Consulting is building local alert systems that warn farmers and small businesses about extreme weather, helping them prepare in advance.
Farmxic is using artificial intelligence to analyse soil conditions and guide farmers on how to respond to heat stress. Doorcas Africa is working on systems to detect diseases early in livestock, while FarmslateÂ
Technologies uses satellite and weather data to provide useful insights for farmers and financial institutions managing climate risks.
In healthcare, Emplaris is creating systems that help hospitals prepare for heat-related power failures and equipment strain. TheHyWing is combining artificial intelligence with telemedicine to support outdoor workers and vulnerable groups affected by heat-related illnesses.
Other startups are focusing on infrastructure challenges. Let-It-Cold is providing solar-powered cooling systems to preserve food during extreme temperatures and power cuts. Pod is designing sanitation systems that can function in both high heat and flooding conditions.
The programme highlights how climate challenges are shaping innovation in Nigeria, with startups stepping in to fill gaps in critical services. Organisers have indicated that supporting such solutions could help build stronger, more resilient systems as temperatures continue to rise.
