WINNER:
Nilus

With the Project:
Nature- based solution to restore high mountain ecosystems

Nilus is a nature-based AI startup focused on geoengineering and scalable Artificial Ice Reservoir technologies to restore high mountain ecosystems and preserve glaciers. Launched in 2020, Nilus addresses water scarcity and glacier melting, particularly in Chile, with technologies developed to locate and manage ice reserves in the Andes. Recognized by the Harvard Climate Entrepreneur’s Circle, Nilus collaborates with companies like Coca-Cola Latam and COPEC, and is supported by the Chilean innovation agency CORFO. The project aims to contribute to SDGs such as Clean Water and Sanitation and Climate Action.