The recently concluded Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon, part of Kenya Innovation Week 2024, showcased innovative multilingual solutions addressing Africa’s unique challenges.
The 48-hour virtual event sponsored by Meta brought together top African talent to leverage Vambo AI’s cutting-edge multilingual API.
Themed “Multilingual Solutions for Africa,” the hackathon saw over 50 teams compete in categories like EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, and ClimateTech. Winners included:
- EdTech: Valingo, a multilingual resource tool for refugees and displaced people.
- FinTech: Hazina Africa, a financial AI assistant using native languages.
- HealthTech: NoDozz, a drowsiness detection app with multilingual alerts.
- ClimateTech: A solution leveraging Vambo AI to enhance communication with Lake Victoria communities.
Meta’s Support
Meta’s sponsorship highlighted its commitment to empowering African innovation and digital inclusion.
Chido Dzinotyiwei, CEO of Vambo AI, expressed gratitude for Meta’s support in enabling African innovators to address real-world challenges with technology built for Africa.
“This hackathon demonstrated the transformative power of multilingual AI, addressing Africa’s pressing challenges while preserving linguistic diversity,” says Chido.
“Their contribution emphasises the importance of collaboration in driving impactful change, and we look forward to more opportunities for Vambo AI to work with Meta,” said Chido Dzinotyiwei, CEO of Vambo AI.
A Platform for Future Growth
The hackathon served as a launchpad for future technological advancements. Winners will receive mentorship and exposure to refine their solutions and contribute to a tech-driven, inclusive Africa.
Vambo AI is a multilingual generative AI company that fosters inclusion and promotes linguistic diversity. With tools supporting 44 African and 20 global languages, Vambo AI empowers developers to create solutions that drive accessibility and inclusivity across the continent.
