Taaly Wins the IGNITE Award

We are proud to share that Taaly was the first place winner of the IGNITE Award , receiving €100,000 to invest in our mission of making language learning more human-centred, accessible, and socially impactful. The news about Taaly’s win was officially announced in January, 2023 and mentioned by many news outlets including by Amsterdams Dagblad.

A Recognition of Social Innovation

The IGNITE Award is one of the Netherlands’ most respected prizes for social entrepreneurship. It supports initiatives that strengthen inclusion, participation, and community connection. Taaly’s innovative approach — combining AI-supported language practice with real human interaction — stood out among the finalists.

A Boost for Growth and Impact

Winning the award provided Taaly with:

• Increased national visibility

• A significant financial boost to further develop our platform

• Access to training, expert coaching, and a wide impact-driven network

• Strong validation that our mission is meaningful and effective

This support played a key role in accelerating our growth and enabling us to reach more learners, volunteers, and partner organizations.

Moving Forward

The positive impact and momentum continue to shape Taaly today.We remain committed to building a world where language becomes a bridge to confidence, connection, and belonging.