CompletedAugust 16, 2024
Biritu Finance Bot
Multilingual AI financial guide developed for the Ethiopian market, leveraging a RAG architecture for localized language support.
- RAG
- LLM
- Amharic NLP
- Python
AI Lab
Learning by Building
Collaborate on real-world engineering, gain industry-grade experience, and connect with builders across Ethiopia.
Flexible commitment
10–15hrs / week
Lab project completed
1shipped
Check-ins and peer reviews
Weekly
AI That Speaks Our Context
The kinds of systems our community designs, trains and ships together.
- ቁጠባ እንዴት ልጀምር? · How do I start saving?
Start with a monthly budget, then open a savings account…
Sources: 3 local guides
Ask in Amharic or English…Multilingual Assistants
Conversational AI that understands local languages, starting with Amharic.
- Docs
- Embed
- Retrieve
- Answer
RAG Pipelines
Grounded answers from local documents, not guesses.
Agentic Workflows
Agents that use tools and data to finish real tasks.
- rag_pipeline.py
- 1from pispace.lab import Retriever
- 2def answer(question, lang="am"):
- 3docs = Retriever(index).search(question, k=4)
- 4return llm.generate(question, context=docs)
Production-Grade Code
Reviewed, tested and documented on GitHub, the way real teams ship.
Lab Projects
Work built by the AI Lab community, from research to a usable product.
More in the pipeline
More projects are in the pipeline and will be announced here.
Collaborator Benefits
What you gain from building with the lab.
Technical mastery
Gain hands-on experience with production-level AI architecture and real-world datasets.
Expert mentorship
Access high-level guidance from industry professionals and seasoned engineering leads.
Global network
Connect with a community of builders and innovators across the technological landscape.
Community impact
Solve localized challenges with global-standard engineering and AI implementation.
Continuous evolution
Access specialized training and workshops focused on emerging technologies.
Career acceleration
Build a portfolio that demonstrates verified technical capabilities and project delivery.
What We Expect From You
Clear expectations, so everyone can do their best work.
Time commitment
Projects are designed to be flexible, requiring 10–15 hours per week. We value consistency and commitment — regular engagement is more important than occasional long sessions.
Skills required
Basic programming knowledge and curiosity are the baseline. We encourage diverse backgrounds — technical and non-technical skills are both highly valuable.
Collaboration style
We use GitHub for version control and Slack for real-time communication. Expect weekly check-ins and peer-to-peer technical reviews.
Learning mindset
Embrace challenges as chances to grow. We prioritize disciplined curiosity and a growth mindset over immediate “perfect” solutions.
Project deliverables
Each project has defined milestones. You’ll contribute to technical documentation, unit testing, and architectural presentations.
Local impact awareness
Our solutions are built for the Ethiopian landscape. Understanding social context is essential for building valuable technology.
Ready to Contribute?
Join our community of builders working together to solve local problems. Onboarding is open — start building meaningful AI solutions today.
info@pispace.co