AI OPPORTUNITY FUND: ASIA-PACIFIC
Led by the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), the AI Opportunity Fund is a collaborative effort with Google.org and Asian Development Bank, to help workers build AI knowledge and skills to increase their chances of success in an economy that relies on artificial intelligence.
According to the Google Economic Impact Report by Access Partnership, USD 3 trillion of economic benefits are expected for businesses in key Asia-Pacific countries in 2030, if AI-powered products and solutions are adopted. 1 This has implications for the workforce across all sectors and backgrounds emphasizing the need to cultivate a robust pool of AI talent. Despite the significant opportunities that AI presents for the economy, a collective effort is necessary to truly ensure accessibility for all, leaving no one behind.
The AI Opportunity Fund is designed to support organizations that address the needs of workers by providing AI education and training, particularly those who may lack access to such opportunities. Organizations who reach these workers are invited to apply for support from this US$15 million fund. Successful applicants will receive funding and comprehensive training in local languages based on Google and external AI courses.
AVPN will begin accepting applications later this year from organizations interested in equipping individuals and groups with AI training and resources. Learn more about the program and to register your interest on their website.
AVPN is the world's largest network of social investors active in Asia, with over 600 diverse members across 33 markets. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables collaborations between policy makers, family offices, foundations and the private sector to increase the impact & flow of capital deployed towards closing Sustainable Development Goals gaps in Asia.
AVPN’s mission is to catalyze the movement toward a more strategic, collaborative and outcome focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the future.
Google.org, Google’s philanthropy, brings the best of Google to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges combining funding, product donations and technical expertise to support underserved communities and provide opportunity for everyone.
We engage nonprofits, social enterprises and civic entities who make a significant impact on the communities they serve, and whose work has the potential to produce scalable, meaningful change.