Robo Co-op Partners with AVPN as Japan Market Strategic Partner for USD 15-Million AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific Initiative (First Phase), Supported by Google.org and ADB

TOKYO,June 2, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Robo Co-op, a refugee-led cooperative devoted to promoting digital inclusion, is pleased to announce its participation as a Strategic Partner of the first phase of AI Opportunity Fund:Asia-Pacific, AVPN'sUSD 15 millioninitiative supported byGoogle.organd theAsian Development Bank (ADB). The AI Opportunity Fund seeks to deliver AI-focused workforce development programs across theAsia-Pacificregion, with the goal of empowering communities with unmet needs to thrive in the rapidly evolving AI-driven economy.  

Objective of the Fund 

The AI Opportunity Fund:Asia-Pacificaimed at supporting workers across theAsia-Pacificregions who are most affected by workforce transitions driven by AI.

Robo Co-op's Role 

Robo Co-op has been selected as the Japan Market Strategic Partner. The organization was highly recognized for its track record in reskilling and promoting remote work using AI, particularly for diverse groups such as single mothers and refugees. 

UntilDecember 2026, Robo Co-op will support local training partners inJapanto develop and deliver trainer workshops to the workers and customized curricula tailored to local needs of various worker communities inJapan.

About Robo Co-op 

Robo Co-op is a pioneering cooperative founded and led by refugees, dedicated to the digital inclusion of marginalized communities. With a vision to co-create 100,000 job opportunities, Robo Co-op provides group learning and remote work opportunities that build technical skills, resilience, and social capital. Learn more about Robo Co-op from here. 

About AVPN 

AVPN is the largest network of social investors inAsia, comprising over 600 funders and resource providers across 33 markets. Our mission is to increase the flow and effectiveness of financial, human, and intellectual capital inAsiaby enabling members to channel resources towards impact. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables its members to connect, learn, act, and lead across key pillars and improve the effectiveness of deployed capital, bringing local field needs, regional expertise, and policy insights to the forefront. For more information about AVPN and our work, please visit ourwebsite and read our latestAnnual Review 2023/24.

Media Inquiries 

For media inquiries about Robo Co-op and participation in the AI Opportunity Fund

Jintae Kim(Founder / CEO) 

Robo Co-op Official Email -  info@roboco-op.org 

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