Lelapa AI
A socially grounded, Africa-centric AI research and product lab building language technology for African languages.
To build the world's most efficient language infrastructure for digital inclusion, ensuring African languages are not left behind in the age of AI. A socially grounded, Africa-centric research and product lab, Lelapa AI develops resource-efficient AI and NLP tools designed for African languages and contexts.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
AI and NLP for African languages
Multilingual large and small language models (e.g., InkubaLM)
Speech recognition, translation, and transcription (Vulavula)
Digital inclusion and language equity
Resource-efficient, Africa-centric AI
AI talent retention on the continent
AI Impact Areas
Upcoming Goals
Expand efficient language infrastructure for African languages
Grow adoption of Vulavula and InkubaLM across sectors
Advance digital inclusion through Africa-centric AI
Retain and nurture African AI talent on the continent
2024: Launched InkubaLM, described as Africa's first multilingual small language model, serving five African languages
2022: Founded in Johannesburg by Pelonomi Moiloa and Jade Abbott as an Africa-centric AI research and product lab
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