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GOOGLE.ORG AI OPPORTUNITY FUND: ASIA-PACIFIC

Unlocking the AI Opportunity

for everyone in Asia-Pacific

Overview

According to the 2025 AI Opportunity in Asia-Pacific Report by Public First, AI-powered solutions are set to unlock USD 2.5 trillion in economic benefits across Asia-Pacific by 2030. With nearly half of the region’s workers and learners eager to use AI for upskilling, educators play a vital role in bridging the digital divide. By equipping students and professionals with AI fluencies today, regional productivity could increase enough to boost average wages by over 6% to create a digital future that works for everyone.

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For Learners and Educators

With support from Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, AVPN is expanding the AI Opportunity Fund to the education sector to empower K–12 teachers and students, as well as university students and faculty, to build AI readiness.

This phase focuses on a scalable multiplier effect: by equipping educators with the skills to use AI effectively and responsibly, we aim to reach over 4.7 million learners across the Asia-Pacific region.
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For Workers and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

AVPN, supported by Google.org and Asian Development Bank, is helping workers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) build AI knowledge and skills to increase their chances of success in an economy being reshaped by artificial intelligence.

We are excited to announce 18 new subgrantees, bringing it to a total of 59 recipients selected by AVPN since 2024. These organizations are united by a shared mission to empower vulnerable communities, closing the AI skills gap and ensuring equitable access to the opportunities of tomorrow.
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For Nonprofits

Google is providing eligible nonprofits across APAC access to enterprise-grade privacy and security protections on the Gemini app and NotebookLM through the $0/month Google Workspace for Nonprofits plan, along with AI learning resources. Nonprofits interested in more generative AI features, including Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and higher limits in NotebookLM Plus can purchase advanced licenses at up to 75% discount off standard pricing.

Additionally, Google.org is supporting Infoxchange with $2M funding to reach 10,000 nonprofits across APAC with AI training and tools, including personalized learning journeys, live expert webinars, self-paced learning libraries, online forums, and non-profit action planning consultations.
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Google.org's approach to philanthropy

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 all 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.
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1This estimate accounts for the impact of AI in 14 key countries in the Asia-Pacific region: Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.