Robo Co-op Joins AVPN's AI Opportunity Fund in Japan

Jun 3, 2025
Robo Co-op has partnered with AVPN as the Japan Market Strategic Partner for the AI Opportunity Fund, a $15 million initiative supported by Google.org and ADB.

Robo Co-op has partnered with AVPN as the Japan Market Strategic Partner for the AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific, a $15 million initiative supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank. Announced in a press release, the fund aims to deliver AI-focused workforce development programs across the Asia-Pacific region.

Robo Co-op, a cooperative led by refugees, is recognized for its efforts in reskilling and promoting remote work using AI, particularly for diverse groups such as single mothers and refugees. Until December 2026, Robo Co-op will support local training partners in Japan to develop and deliver trainer workshops and customized curricula tailored to the needs of various worker communities.

The AI Opportunity Fund seeks to empower communities with unmet needs to thrive in the rapidly evolving AI-driven economy, focusing on workers most affected by workforce transitions driven by AI.

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