January 4, 2025

Tilli

Tilli empowers children under 10 with cognitive and social-emotional skills through a phy-digital toolbox. Combining play-based learning, behavioral science, and data insights, Tilli supports teachers, learners, and parents with tailored interventions. Already impacting 15,000+ children across South Asia, Tilli has won awards from SXSW-Edu and UNICEF Innovation Fund, aiming to reach 10 million learners by 2030.

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Pitch Details

Tilli: Empowering Young Minds, One Skill at a Time

At Tilli, we’re transforming the way children in South Asia build the essential skills they need to thrive in a complex world.

What We Do

Tilli is a groundbreaking ed-tech platform designed to develop 8 foundational cognitive and social-emotional skills in children before their 10th birthday—the most critical window for brain development.

We bridge the gap between learning science and practical application by combining:

  • Play-Based Learning: Engaging, hands-on experiences for kids.
  • Behavioral Science: Research-driven strategies to enhance outcomes.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Personalized tools to track growth and identify areas for improvement.

How It Works

Tilli connects teachers, learners, and parents to create a unified learning ecosystem:

  • Teachers get robust training, a year-long play kit, and a data-powered dashboard for personalized interventions.
  • Learners experience a weekly 30-minute play-based curriculum to progressively build skills like self-awareness, emotional regulation, and critical thinking.
  • Parents access easy-to-understand progress reports and localized tools to support their child’s development at home.

Our Impact So Far

In just 11 months, Tilli has made a measurable difference:

  • Reached 15,000+ learners and families across 21 schools in South Asia.
  • 9 out of 10 children demonstrate better anger management and self-regulation.
  • 85% of parents report meaningful conversations with their children using Tilli’s interventions.

Why It Matters

The early years (0-10) shape a child’s lifelong cognitive and emotional trajectory. Yet, millions of children in developing regions lack access to high-quality, culturally relevant, and affordable learning tools. Tilli bridges this gap, ensuring every child gets a strong start, regardless of their background.

Join Us

Be part of the movement to create a brighter future for millions of children. Together, we can empower young minds to thrive in their communities and beyond!