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Build the future of Tamil language learning

Use Lovable to design, build and pitch a proof-of-concept Tamil language-learning app.

Saturday 14 November 2026
09:30–19:30
St Andrews Health Centre · London

The language gap

Many young British Tamils grow up understanding Tamil at home but are less confident speaking it, and fewer still read or write it fluently. Everyday use of the language narrows, and with it a direct link to family, heritage and culture.

Existing routes aren't enough

There is little to no mainstream support for Tamil language learning in popular apps such as Duolingo.

Tamil schools play a significant role in early development, but often need to be supplemented with additional learning and practice for true fluency to be achieved.

The power of AI coding tools

AI coding assistants have dramatically lowered the barrier to building working software. Even an individual with limited programming experience could now produce a credible prototype within a single day.

We have technology… let's leverage it

Smartphones and apps have become integral to everyday life, transforming how we work, learn and access information. Yet high-quality digital tools for learning Tamil remain limited.

The challenge

The brief

Prototype an app that helps people learn தமிழ்.

Event day challenge

To be revealed

03 · The event concept

Format

Date: Saturday 14th November
Venue: St Andrews Health Centre, 2 Hannaford Walk, London E3 3FF
Duration: One day, 09:30–19:30, approx. 7–8 hours building time
Participants: 18+ only. Targeting the younger generation - undergraduates, recent graduates, young professionals. All experience levels welcome, regardless of coding ability or Tamil fluency.
Teams: Teams of 3–4; individuals matched into teams on the day
Tools: Lovable is the sole vibe-coding tool for the event
Output: A working proof of concept plus a short pitch to judges

FAQ

Questions

Who can take part?

Participants must be 18 or over. TamilHack targets the younger generation - undergraduates, recent graduates and young professionals. All experience levels are welcome, regardless of coding ability or Tamil fluency.

Do I need a team?

No. Teams are 3–4 people, and individuals are matched into teams on the day.

I can't code. Can I still take part?

Yes. AI coding tools like Lovable have dramatically lowered the barrier to building working software - even someone with limited programming experience can produce a credible prototype within a single day.

What tools can we use?

Lovable is the sole vibe-coding tool for TamilHack, so every team builds its app with Lovable.

What do teams need to produce?

A working proof of concept of an app that helps people learn Tamil, plus a short pitch to the judges.

Do I need to speak Tamil fluently?

No. Fluency isn't required - many participants will be building the kind of tool they'd want to learn with themselves.

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