8. Hamza Abuelkhair
Age: 23
Occupation: Founder of Lothgha
Nationality: Egyptian
Residence: Egypt
Category: Social Impact, Sports & Lifestyle
In 2021, Abuelkhair developed an AI-powered solution to treat speech disorders through his startup, Lothgha, which has reached over 75,000 individuals. Lothgha has secured more than $100,000 in non-dilutive funding through international competitions and awards in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. The company also signed a $471,000 Letter of Intent with a Saudi nonprofit organization to launch its B2B model at scale. This model has been tested through extensive interviews with potential clients, including clinics, centers, and schools.
