Lelapa AI

The future of AI in Africa was on full display at Lelapa AI’s Demo Day! From the engaging panel discussion led by Pelonomi Moiloa to the interactive activation zones, it was a day filled with innovation, insights, and real-world impact. We showcased how our AI solutions, like #Vulavula and #InkubaLM, are changing the game for communication across African languages. The energy in the room was electric, with innovators, developers, and thought leaders all coming together to explore what AI means for Africa's future. It was a day to remember, and we’re excited for what’s next. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success! Read more about our revolutionary AI language models by clicking on the links below👇 Vulavula (https://lnkd.in/debn9Nwu ) InkubaLM (https://lnkd.in/d6YyDWpE) #LelapaAI #LelapaDemoDay #TheFutureIsToday

Imagine AI that speaks your language - literally. 🗣️ At Lelapa AI, we believe the future of technology should reflect the diversity of its users. Our recent #LelapaDemoDay showcased how we’re empowering communities by bridging language gaps across Africa. From local startups to major industry leaders, everyone experienced the power of our AI solutions tailored for the continent. This is how Africa is leading the charge in creating world-class AI technology. Want to learn more? Check out the highlights from our Demo Day. #LelapaAI #AI #TheFutureIsToday #AIForAfrica

We’re excited to share that Siya Xuza, whose Lethabo Galactic Bot was a highlight at our #LelapaDemoDay Startup Zone, has just won first prize in the Social Innovation category at the SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards! 🎉 This AI-powered platform leverages our #Vulavula technology to enable users to manage electricity and water services in their home languages, simplifying tasks like bill payments and issue reporting across isiZulu, Afrikaans, and Sesotho. His achievement exemplifies how AI can drive meaningful change in African communities. 🙌 See how Vulavula can help your business overcome language barriers and connect with diverse communities. Start your journey today 👉 https://lnkd.in/debn9Nwu #LelapaAI #AIForAfrica #SocialInnovation

We have new team members, Luandrie and Nhlawulo!💛 Let’s give them a warm welcome as they bring their unique talents and fresh ideas to help us grow. We can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. Here’s to learning, growing, and doing great things together.😊 #newbeginnings

🚀 Calling All Johannesburg Tech Startups! On October 9th, Lelapa AI is hosting an exclusive Demo Day in Johannesburg, and we want YOU to be part of the magic! We’re excited to unveil our cutting-edge language tech, Vulavula, but we also want to shine a spotlight on the incredible South African tech ecosystem— which includes you! Fill in this form and tell us how Vulavula could enhance your business, and you could win a ticket to one of the most prestigious AI tech events of the year! https://lnkd.in/dyCrVy25 🌍 Foster loyal connections —together! #TechStartups #AI #Innovation #Vulavula #LelapaAI #DemoDay.

Africa’s challenges are as diverse as they are complex and who better to address them than those who live and breathe them every day? That’s why it’s essential that the language models we use are crafted by us, for us. In this episode of #LelapaAIMondays, our CEO, Pelonomi Moiloa, talks why we’re focused on building AI for Africa, by Africans.

In celebration of Heritage Month, we’re excited to honour African names and help everyone learn how to say them correctly. Our #SayMyNameRight campaign is all about celebrating the beauty and significance of these names by teaching you the right pronunciation. Join us as we introduce some amazing names and show you how to say them with confidence.😊 Let's celebrate our heritage together and get every name right.

Here is our latest newsletter 😊 , packed with product updates, stories, and insights from our team. In this issue, we cover our multilingual small language model InkubaLM 0.4B and ways we’re continuing to make an impact through technology and innovation in Africa. Read more below ⬇ and stay connected with us. 💛

Everything we do starts with the people who will use our multilingual language models. We put users at the heart of our design process to create models that truly meet their needs. In this episode of #LelapaAIMondays, our product manager shares more about this approach. Last month, we released InkubaLM 0.4B, a small but powerful language model for African languages, and we want to hear from those who’ve tried it, share your thoughts in the comments section. And if you haven’t explored it yet, do so here: https://lnkd.in/dA6aSPCf #InkubaLM

We have news! Our CTO, Jade Abbott has been named one of the top AI Innovators Under 35 globally, by MIT Technology Review. Jade talks about her vision of ensuring that African languages also benefit from generative AI. Congratulations trailblazer! 💛 Jade aims to create data sets and natural language processing tools specifically for African languages, which have far less training data compared to English. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/AbbottJ