Nanovate: Powering the Future of Arabic AI from Cairo to the Gulf

Introductory about the startup/individual
Founded in early 2025 by Nancy Madbouly and Ahmed Gamal, Nanovate is a Cairo-based AI technology company pioneering end-to-end Arabic AI solutions. The startup develops voice and chat AI agents, automation systems, and a no-code Arabic AI deployment dashboard, enabling businesses across the MENA region to build, customize, and deploy Arabic-native intelligent systems. Nanovate is backed by MINT Incubator by EG Bank and Raya FutureTECH Accelerator.

What is the impact of the innovation/startup?

• Raised USD 1 million pre-seed round led by angel investors.
• Offers AI chat and voice agents supporting 22 Arabic dialects.
• Provides no-code Arabic AI tools for SMEs and enterprises across sectors.
• Enables automation and CRM integration to streamline regional business operations.

Awards / Recognition

• Backed by MINT Incubator (EG Bank) and Raya FutureTECH Accelerator, two of Egypt’s leading startup programs.
• Recognized as one of the first Arabic-first AI startups scaling across the MENA region.

Success Factors

• Building Arabic-native LLM models tailored to regional dialects.
• Early focus on cross-industry applicability and scalable CRM & ERP integrations.
• Strong founding team combining technical R&D and strategic vision.
• Deep understanding of linguistic and cultural nuances within the Arabic-speaking market.

Say something to young students, entrepreneurs and researchers

“This isn’t just another AI startup — it’s a movement to put Arabic at the center of global innovation. Build technology that understands your culture, speaks your language, and solves your region’s real problems.” — Ahmed Gamal, Co-Founder & CEO of Nanovate