On June 29–30, Lelapa AI hosted the groundbreaking Vulavula API Hackathon, a high-impact event where developers from across Africa built cutting-edge multilingual AI solutions using the Vulavula API.
This hackathon showcased how African technologists are solving local challenges using Natural Language Processing (NLP) in native languages. With a strong focus on inclusivity, each project leveraged the API’s capabilities to bridge communication gaps in vital sectors such as healthcare, insurance, municipal services, and accessibility.
Developers created innovative multilingual solutions using their API, including:
- Insurance Quote Generation Bot
- Mobile Clinic Finder
- Municipal Services Bot
- Sign Language Translation App
Top Projects at the Vulavula API Hackathon:
1st Place: UniTech- NLU chatbot for electricity queries in four languages.
2nd Place: InnovAIteers – Qoutelynx insurance bot on WhatsApp in multiple languages.
3rd Place: Hack Squad – Multilingual clinic finder and healthcare tips chatbot.
Product Update:
Vulavula now has a translation feature, to easily translate text between different languages for smoother communication. Check it out here and share your feedback.
To integrate the API into your business, reach out at info@lelapa.ai .
