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Nilus

Technology to rescue healthy food at risk of being wasted, and distribute it at discounted prices in low income neighborhoods

WebsitePlug and Play page

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Competitors

OtherMapanShared: income community, low income, technology500 Global 2022IndonesiaStartup →OtherCheafShared: discounted price, food waste, technology500 Global 2021MexicoStartup →OtherCome BienShared: healthy food, low, meal500 Global 2019MexicoStartup →OtherInactivePerfektoShared: surplus food, food waste, mexicoYC S21Mexico CityStartup →OtherUPchieveShared: low incomeYC W21New York CityStartup →
Companies closest to Nilus
Company
MapanShared: income community, low income, technology500 Global 2022Not statedOther
CheafShared: discounted price, food waste, technology500 Global 2021Not statedOther
Come BienShared: healthy food, low, meal500 Global 2019Not statedOther
PerfektoShared: surplus food, food waste, mexicoYC S21InactiveOther
UPchieveShared: low incomeYC W21ActiveOther

Adjacent

AICareMessageShared: low income, communityYC W14AustinStartup →OtherGrouprShared: low incomeAntler 2024USStartup →OtherItalistShared: discounted price500 Global GA 11United StatesStartup →OtherCaloShared: healthy food, meal, through500 Global 2019BahrainStartup →OtherdeporPrivéShared: discounted price500 Global 2016MexicoStartup →
Companies next to Nilus
Company
CareMessageShared: low income, communityYC W14ActiveAI
GrouprShared: low incomeAntler 2024Not statedOther
ItalistShared: discounted price500 Global GA 11Not statedOther
CaloShared: healthy food, meal, through500 Global 2019Not statedOther
deporPrivéShared: discounted price500 Global 2016Not statedOther

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Programs

Programs Nilus went through
ProgramCohortSource
Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About Nilus

"Nilus is a technology company focused on reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity by rescuing healthy food at risk of being discarded and distributing it at discounted prices in low-income communities. Through a digital platform, Nilus connects producers and retailers with surplus food to soup kitchens in underserved areas, offering these products at 30% to 50% of their market price. Operating in Argentina, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, Nilus has provided over 3 million meals to more than 90,000 individuals. Recognized for its impact, Nilus was incubated at the Harvard Innovation Labs and received an honorable mention in Fast Company's 2019 World Changing Ideas. With investments from industry leaders like Google, Siemens, and Marriott, Nilus continues to expand its reach and make a significant difference in the fight against food waste and hunger."

Category
Other
Location
Argentina
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7h ago

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Joined a programOct 5, 2026

Joined Plug and Play.

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Nilus: questions

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Where is Nilus based?

Nilus lists Argentina as its location on Plug and Play's page.