Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Europe

Helping European workers benefit from AI’s potential

The Centre for Public Impact, with support from Google.org, is supporting workers across Europe who are most impacted by workforce transitions brought on by AI.

With funding from the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Europe, the Centre for Public Impact is providing selected organizations with bespoke AI training and €15 million in cash support, to equip underserved workers with the AI knowledge and tools needed for long-term professional success.

Meet the organizations

We are excited to announce the selected recipients for the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Europe.

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.

Each selected organization will offer localized AI training to vulnerable workers in their communities, based on foundational courses designed by Google and external partners. Alongside financial support, this comprehensive package, delivered by the Centre for Public Impact, ensures underserved workers will have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive in the digital economy.

Belgium

BeCode

Training 75 unemployed and underemployed individuals in Brussels, Liege and Ghent. This project provides in-demand AI skills to help bridge the gap between unemployment and tech vacancies, creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce across Belgium.

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VAIA – Flanders AI Academy

Training 300 librarians across five provinces in Flanders to equip them with AI skills that enhance community services and drive innovation within Belgium’s social infrastructure. This project empowers librarians to integrate AI tools, transforming public libraries into digital learning and access hubs, building a more informed and connected society.

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Croatia

Hrvatska udruga za umjetnu inteligenciju (Croatian Artificial Intelligence Association)

Training 400 young rural job seekers, women re-entering the workforce, and low-skilled workers at risk of displacement in administrative and customer-facing roles in Croatia. By providing essential AI upskilling across rural Croatia, this project aims to bridge the digital divide and contribute to economic growth and social inclusion in the country.

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Czechia

Czechitas, z.ú.

Training 300 underserved women across Czechia, this project will provide critical AI and managerial skills to increase women’s representation in tech. Participants—primarily those in marginalized positions, including those in rural areas and domestic roles—will gain foundational AI knowledge and re-skilling support to transition into higher-demand ICT roles, boosting their career prospects and economic resilience.

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prg.ai, z. s.

Training 180 public servants across Czechia in foundational AI skills to support digital transformation within government and public sector roles. This project will enhance AI literacy, enabling participants to better understand and implement AI solutions that improve service delivery and responsiveness, leading to technology-driven public services.

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Denmark

The Danish Dyslexia Association

Training 176 workers with dyslexia across Denmark, this project empowers participants with foundational AI skills to confidently navigate the digital workplace. The project is targeting those in or entering the workforce. It will help address digital literacy gaps and build essential skills for workplace communication, promoting greater inclusivity and job security for individuals with dyslexia.

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HackYourFuture Denmark

Training 80 refugees, asylum seekers, and unemployed individuals facing barriers to conventional education opportunities and the Danish labour market. This project equips learners with essential AI and tech skills. Bridging the skills gap opens pathways to the competitive IT job market while enhancing social inclusion across Denmark.

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Finland

TIEKE Finnish Information Society Development Center

Training 50 accountants, financial administrators, and bookkeepers in small companies across Finland. This project will help learners gain foundational AI knowledge to navigate the evolving field of financial administration, enabling them to harness AI in daily tasks and keep their services innovative and relevant.

The Finnish Confederation of Professionals STTK

Training 1000 workers and labour union members across Finland with essential AI skills and knowledge to boost productivity and leverage digital advancements. The program will place a special focus on upskilling older workers in rural Finland, helping them enhance their employment prospects and achieve their career goals.

France

European Forum for Urban Security

Training 175 public servants and elected officials across France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Belgium. This project will help participants gain foundational AI skills for urban security, driving innovation in urban governance and strengthening public service delivery in European cities.

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Fondation Agir Contre l’Exclusion (FACE)

Training 350 job seekers from underserved communities and individuals over 45, some with physical or mental impairments, across France. This project will help learners gain essential AI skills to improve employability, offering a hybrid format to bridge digital skill gaps and support career readiness in urban and rural areas.

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Germinal & Groupe SOS

Training 220 entrepreneurs across France facing social and professional challenges, including single parents, NEETs, and disadvantaged individuals. This project will help participants gain AI skills for business development, empowering them to launch or sustain enterprises and build economic resilience in underrepresented communities.

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DesCodeuses

Training 160 unemployed women from disadvantaged backgrounds in rural France. This project will help learners overcome employment barriers with foundational AI skills, providing hybrid training to improve digital literacy and career readiness for the evolving job market.

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Ares Association

Training 200 job-seekers from underserved groups across France, including refugees, individuals with disabilities, youth, and older people. This project will help participants gain AI skills tailored to their digital and language needs, enhancing social and professional integration and improving job prospects.

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Diversidays

Training 450 jobseekers from underserved backgrounds in France, including women, young people, career transitioners, people with disabilities, and low-income groups. This project aims to enhance learners’ employability in the tech sector, supporting diverse pathways for career growth.

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Germany

Ausbildungsverbund Olefinpartner GmbH

Training 450 apprentices and industry workers in metal, chemical, and mechatronics sectors, this project integrates AI upskilling into vocational education in Sachsen-Anhalt and Thuringia. Participants will develop AI skills tailored to industrial processes, preparing them for industry advancements and boosting their career prospects with relevant, cutting-edge skills.

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BIT – Beam Institute of Technology UG

Training 100 refugees, asylum seekers, and unemployed or underemployed individuals. This project focuses on increasing their employability through AI skills development. By providing participants with the tools and confidence to work with AI, the project aims to enhance their career prospects and help them integrate more effectively into the workforce.

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Migrapreneur ®

Training 400 migrants and refugees in startups and healthcare innovation, this project equips participants with AI skills to help them adapt to an AI-driven job market. By focusing on practical AI tools and their applications, the project aims to enhance their employability and integration into industries where AI is becoming increasingly relevant.

Code Academy Berlin Education GmbH

Training 85 underemployed individuals, including asylum seekers and refugees, this project equips participants with in-demand AI skills to open up higher-paying job opportunities within the tech sector.

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Hostwriter gUG

Training 100 marginalized journalists and media creators, this project integrates AI into journalism and newsrooms. By equipping participants with AI tools for investigative reporting and content creation, the project helps junior and structurally marginalized creators adapt to the changing media landscape.

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ICLEI – European Secretariat GmbH

Training 150 city and local government officials working in climate and environmental roles, this project focuses on building AI skills to enhance climate action strategies. By equipping participants with AI tools for data analysis and policy-making, the project empowers them to achieve their climate and sustainability goals.

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j4r – jobs4refugees GmbH

Training 500 refugees and asylum seekers across Germany, this project develops AI skills to increase their confidence and job opportunities. By focusing on practical AI tools and applications, the project equips participants with the expertise needed to integrate into the workforce and secure sustainable roles across industries.

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Kiron Open Higher Education GmbH

Training 150 refugees and asylum seekers across Germany and Austria, this project focuses on developing AI skills for job integration and social cohesion. By equipping participants with practical AI expertise, the project enhances their employability and helps them feel more integrated.

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Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG

Training 100 underemployed refugees and racially minoritized workers in Berlin, this project aims to improve job and employment prospects through AI skills development. By equipping participants with practical AI knowledge, the project enhances their competitiveness in the local job market, helping them secure better opportunities.

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Greece

Bizrupt

Training 120 underemployed or unemployed women, including new mothers, in rural Crete. This project will help learners overcome specific barriers in rural areas, enhancing their employability and promoting economic empowerment and community growth.

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ODYSSEA A.M.K.E. & Solidarity Now

Training 300 vulnerable individuals, including Greek communities, refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers, in Athens and Thessaloniki. This project will help participants bridge digital divides and improve employment opportunities.

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WE LEAD

Training 100 women currently in the tech sector in Greece, focusing on empowering them to advance into leadership roles and address the gender gap in tech employment. Participants will gain AI skills to accelerate their career growth and unlock leadership opportunities.

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Hungary

Műintézet Pécs Kulturális Egyesület

Training 100 artists and creative professionals from southern Hungary, including those working in visual arts, theater, literature, and digital media. This project will enhance their creativity and productivity, boost their employability, and help them keep their artistic practices relevant and innovative through the use of digital tools.

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Kecskeméti Kreatív Tudásközpont Közalapítvány

Training 360 individuals over 50 in Kecskemét, Hungary. This project will help learners gain essential AI skills to boost productivity, enhance digital literacy, and build confidence, enabling them to remain competitive and adapt to evolving workplace demands.

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Ireland

Ballymun Job Centre Co-op Society

Training 100 unemployed or underemployed individuals in low-paid roles, such as customer service, logistics, sales, and administration. Many participants are single parents transitioning off social welfare after extended periods out of work. This project will equip them with AI job search and interview skills to improve employability and prepare them for a digitally-driven labor market.

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JobCare

Training 250 unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking long-term, meaningful employment. This project will strengthen participants’ application and interview skills for new opportunities, while equipping them with AI-driven tools to excel in future roles and achieve stable employment.

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FIT Fast Track into Information Technology

Training 400 socially marginalized and disadvantaged individuals in rural Ireland, with a focus on women. This project will provide AI skills and tools to enable learners to succeed in an AI-driven job market, bridging the digital skills gap and creating opportunities for growth in remote communities with limited digital resources and investment.

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Italy

Federturismo Confindustria

Training 750 employees in the tourism industry across Italy, with a particular emphasis on women, NEETs and representatives of the LGBTQ+ community. Federturismo Confindustria will leverage the AI Opportunity Fund to support skills development among these groups in the tourism sector.

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Fondazione Progetto ARCA / Progetto Mirasole

Fondazione Progetto ARCA in partnership with Progetto Mirasole will train 120 individuals, focusing on migrants and NEETs to enhance job market integration. The training will equip beneficiaries with AI skills to navigate the job market more effectively—helping them create better resumes, overcome language barriers, and access employment opportunities that align with their integration plans.

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SheTech

Training 150 women across six Italian cities—Milan, Rome, Bologna, Naples, Bari, and Cagliari—to address the gender gap in tech roles. This training will provide women with AI skills to improve their job prospects and access emerging roles in the industry, ultimately driving more inclusive and equitable AI development.

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BetterSocial soc. Coop.

Training 60 job seekers with cognitive and physical disabilities. By training people with disabilities in AI skills, this initiative will contribute to tackling the high unemployment rate faced by this group in the country.

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Associazione di Promozione Sociale La Rotonda

Training 120 young people from underserved backgrounds, including those with disabilities, based in Baranzate, one of the poorest municipalities in the Milan region. La Rotonda will support vulnerable youth in gaining AI skills to break the cycle of exclusion, access better job opportunities, and contribute to the development of their community.

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Fondazione Mondo Digitale

Training 400 women working in SMEs across Italy. By supporting women in the services sector who face systemic barriers in the job market to gain essential AI skills, this initiative aims to help women adapt to technological changes, improve their job prospects, and build a more inclusive workforce.

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Latvia

Digitālo inovāciju parks

Training 200 workers aged 40 and above in rural Latvia, equipping them with foundational AI skills to boost their employment opportunities. The training will also build their confidence in navigating an increasingly digital labor market.

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Lithuania

Lithuanian association of the Deaf

Training 80 individuals with hearing impairments across four cities in Lithuania, focusing on employees who need upskilling in technology to remain or become competitive in the labor market. Through bespoke support, this training will promote the social and economic inclusion of Lithuanian deaf communities, equipping them with skills and knowledge to thrive in the modern workforce.

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Viešieji interneto prieigos taškai

Training 400 public librarians, particularly those aged 45 and above, in Kaunas and Siauliai counties, Lithuania. This project will help library staff gain up-to-date digital skills, ensuring public services better meet community needs and enhancing digital literacy across the counties.

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Netherlands

Stichting MadHatter

Training 580 freelance professionals in creative and digital industries to build AI skills for success in a rapidly evolving market. This project supports participants in adapting to AI-driven changes in roles like graphic design, animation, and voice work, empowering creative freelancers to maintain their competitive edge and embrace new opportunities.

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Spectrum Intelligence

Training 100 autistic adults in the Netherlands and Germany to enhance employability and job prospects. This project aims to provide participants with AI skills to increase their confidence in the workforce, building a more inclusive job market and expanding employment opportunities for neurodiverse individuals.

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Poland

Fundacja Avalon Bezpośrednia Pomoc Niepełnosprawnym

Training 116 individuals with intellectual and functional disabilities, along with specialized caregivers, across Warsaw, Wilkasy, and Mszczonów. Delivered through hybrid modules, the training will include tailored content in Polish, Ukrainian, sign language, and Braille to meet diverse needs. The initiative enhances employability, supports personal growth, and promotes social integration, equipping participants to thrive in the AI-driven job market.

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Foundation Polish Migration Forum

Training 105 refugees and migrants in Warsaw and the Masovian region through a hybrid approach combining online and onsite sessions. Participants will gain essential AI skills to overcome barriers to employment, integrate into the Polish labor market, and transition into stable, skilled jobs. Training will be offered in Polish, English, Spanish, and Ukrainian, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.

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Information Society Development Foundation

Training 140 public librarians, primarily women, across Poland. Participants will gain foundational AI skills to enhance their professional roles and better serve communities. By integrating AI into their workflows, librarians will improve their ability to curate, analyze, and interpret information, becoming trusted guides in their communities. The program also addresses barriers such as low technological confidence and limited access to professional development opportunities, promoting employability and innovation in public libraries.

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Fundacja Ashoka & Ukrainian House Foundation

Training 60 migrant women from Ukraine aged over 50. Participants will develop essential digital and AI skills to increase their employability and integration into the Polish job market. The project addresses barriers such as low digital literacy, cultural challenges, and limited career opportunities for migrant women. By empowering participants with practical tools and building their confidence, this initiative helps them navigate an AI-driven economy.

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Portugal

Impact Hub Lisbon

Training 135 solo and micro-entrepreneur women in Lisbon. This project will help learners gain foundational AI skills to improve their AI literacy, apply AI tools in their businesses, and strengthen their overall business acumen.

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Romania

E-Civis Association

Training 70 individuals with varying disabilities, from hearing and physical impairments to mental health challenges. This project will empower participants with critical AI skills to enhance their employment prospects and support their social integration in society.

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Progress Foundation Bistrita

Training 200 librarians and coordinators of cultural clubs in rural Romania, this AI upskilling training will provide essential skills to women working in social services across Romania. Participants will gain valuable knowledge in AI tools and applications, empowering them to enhance local community services and position them as key drivers for innovation in rural Romania.

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Slovakia

Ženský algoritmus

Training 270 women in STEM/STEAM fields in Košice, Slovakia. This project will help early-to-mid-career women gain essential AI skills for technical and management roles. By enhancing their technical expertise, the training will support their long-term career growth and participation in high-tech sectors.

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Slovenia

Društvo za razvoj človeških virov in socialnih programov NOVUS

Training 90 women and unemployed individuals at risk of social exclusion in Velenje, Slovenia. This project will help learners, including older women, immigrants, and those with limited formal education, gain essential AI skills to improve their employability and support social integration.

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Spain

Asociación para la recuperación de los olivos yermos de Oliete

Training 120 individuals in regenerative tourism and territorial innovation in depopulated towns across Spain. This project will help learners acquire AI skills to stimulate the local economy, strengthen rural innovation, and develop place-based solutions to address community challenges.

Asociación Programamos

Training 100 racially minoritized individuals and black migrants in Sevilla, focusing on those working in agriculture, tourism, and hospitality. This project will help learners enhance their job opportunities, supporting transitions to new fields and advancing social and economic inclusion in the city.

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Fundación Santa María la Real

Training 300 long-term unemployed women with caregiving responsibilities who face challenges re-entering the workforce. Learners will gain foundational AI skills and digital literacy, improving their career prospects and helping them to achieve financial independence.

Fundación Somos F5

Training 300 socially disadvantaged individuals in vulnerable situations (un/underemployed, racialized individuals, youth, women and people with disabilities, among other groups). This project will help learners strengthen their employability, enhance their skills, and access better job opportunities in the labor market

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Sweden

Futurion AB

Training 400 white-collar workers in finance, administrative and communication roles across Sweden. This project will help learners integrate AI into their daily work, improving their skills and knowledge to remain competitive in the AI-powered economy.

Türkiye

Turkish Informatics Foundation

Training 600 university graduates in earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye, equipping them with AI skills to advance their careers and support community resilience. This project aims to enhance learners’ ability to navigate the job market in high-impact tech sectors.

Hayal Ortaklari Dernegi

Training 550 unemployed and underemployed women across Türkiye, including recent STEM graduates, NEETs, career returners, in foundational AI knowledge and tools. Delivered in partnership with UP School, the program aims to increase participants’ confidence and employability in the tech sector by equipping them with hands-on AI skills.

Avrupa Entegrasyon Derneği

Training 400 young female blue-collar workers working in the manufacturing and energy sectors in Türkiye. Through bespoke AI- training on the factory floors, this project will equip these workers with essential skills to improve their performance in the digital economy and future-proof their employment opportunities.

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Ukraine

Association of Mothers and Wives of Ukraine’s Defenders

Training 500 Ukrainian war veterans and their family members in foundational AI and digital skills to support their transition to civilian employment. This project empowers participants to explore new career pathways, particularly in creative fields like AI-driven content creation and digital marketing, while addressing unique mobility and accessibility challenges for veterans and their families.

Junior Achievement Ukraine

Training 1,000 young aspiring entrepreneurs across 10 Ukrainian regions. The project will provide essential AI skills to participants from diverse sectors, including agriculture, telecommunications, and general services. The aim is to support underserved groups to thrive in Ukraine’s evolving job market.

Fulcrum NGO

Training 72 LGBTQI+ individuals, including internally displaced persons, veterans, and people with disabilities. This project addresses employment barriers by equipping participants with technical proficiency and the confidence to navigate a competitive job market, supporting their entry into Ukraine’s expanding tech sector.

PO “ALLIANCE.GLOBAL”

Training 200 LGBTQI+ individuals across Ukraine in essential AI skills to unlock new career opportunities in IT, education, and finance. By tackling challenges such as job displacement, prejudice, and limited access to education, this project prepares learners to succeed in today’s AI-driven job market.

United Kingdom

Colorintech CIC

Training 300 racially minoritised business founders and tech professionals across the UK, enhancing employability and job security. By supporting efforts to close the tech wealth gap, this project aims to build a more inclusive tech sector where racially minoritised individuals can thrive.

Code Your Future

Training 200 refugees to incorporate AI skills into their existing learning and career development pathways, specifically for tech jobs. By improving employment prospects, this project supports participants to fulfil their professional potential while contributing to a more diverse tech workforce.

Foundervine CIC

Training 150 underserved founders across the UK in industries such as technology, food and beverage, healthcare, and services. This project will help these entrepreneurs use generative AI to increase productivity and business outcomes, strengthening small business growth.

Digital Boost Upskilling, Ltd.

Training 400 micro and solo business entrepreneurs in product, service, and hospitality sectors across England and Scotland. This project will equip entrepreneurs to overcome challenges related to business size, growth stage, and geographic limitations, enabling sustainable growth and regional economic development.

Park Community School

Training 150 unemployed and disabled individuals in Havant through local community services. This project provides a supportive environment to empower participants to pursue higher-paid roles, enhancing financial stability, confidence, and long-term aspirations across generations.

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College

Training 72 women and racially minoritised workers in AI-impacted fields such as administration, bookkeeping, customer service, and graphic design. Participants will gain skills to secure and excel in evolving roles, fostering economic security and skills adaptability in industries most affected by AI.

The Greater London Authority

Training 250 low wage workers in retail distribution and logistics, as part of the London Union Learn Programme. This project aims to support workers to adapt to workplace changes, enhancing their ability to grow within their roles or transition to new careers. With training on large language models and AI tools, learners will improve their career prospects in a growing field.

Institute for the Future of Work

Training 200 residents in Grimsby and surrounding deindustrialised areas, including underemployed workers in low-paid roles, SME employees, council staff, and further/higher education workers. This place-based approach will enhance workforce resilience to AI and contribute to regional economic revitalization.

Media Trust

Training 200 underserved individuals in the creative and media industries, focusing on underrepresented talent and smaller charities tackling issues like hate crimes, criminal justice, and climate change. By providing essential AI and digital media skills, this project enhances employability and bridges the AI divide, mitigating the risk of widening inequalities. This initiative aims to promote diversity while strengthening the media sector’s capacity to address pressing social challenges in a tech-driven world.

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FAQs

With support from Google.org, CPI leads the AI Opportunity Fund: Europe. CPI’s role includes designing the fund, managing the open call process, and selecting recipients. Moving forward, CPI will refine the support offered to recipients, facilitate connections with training organisations, and disburse cash funding to support impactful AI-driven initiatives across Europe.

Those organizations who have been successful in their application to the Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Europe, will receive the following:

Guidance and Support: Selected organizations will receive expert guidance and support to ensure the effective implementation of AI training programs, and maximize impact for workers.

Financial Assistance: Gain access to essential financial support to enable workers to fully engage in and successfully complete the training programs.

Tailored Training Programs: Access tailor-made training programs, crafted to meet the needs of workers seeking to adapt and thrive in an AI-influenced job market.

Networking and Collaboration: Join an international network of organizations dedicated to supporting workers and driving positive change. Collaborate and share best practices to amplify the impact of your initiatives.

The Google.org AI Opportunity Fund: Europe aims to support a diverse range of nonprofit and public-interest organizations that empower underserved workers with the skills and tools needed for long-term success. To be eligible for consideration, organizations had to meet specific criteria, including:

Geographic eligibility: Organizations had to be registered in one of the EU-27 member countries, Türkiye, the UK, or Ukraine (excluding Crimea, the DNR, and the LNR), and aim to reach learners in those countries.

Community connection: Eligible organizations needed to have a trusted, established relationship with underserved communities, understanding their unique needs and barriers that exist to access training opportunities.

Mission alignment: Applicants were required to have a core mission focused on supporting workers and demonstrate a proven track record in reaching and running programs specifically for underserved or marginalized workers.

Commitment to lifelong learning: Applicants were selected based on their dedication to continuous learning and development.

Only nonprofit or public interest entities with a social impact mission were eligible. For-profit companies without a demonstrated social purpose were not considered.

Application opens: 11th April, 2024

Information workshops: April, May and June 2024

Application deadline: 23:59 CEST on 28th June 2024

Notification of selection: November 2024

Program commencement: January 2025

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If your application was not selected, the Centre for Public Impact will delete personal data from your application within 6 months of the application window closing.

If your application was successful, the Centre for Public Impact will retain your personal data for the purpose of communicating with you regarding your Funding and any reporting expectations of your organization.

At any time, you may request to delete and substitute your contact information with another member of your organization by contacting aiopportunityfund@centreforpublicimpact.org.

You can view the full terms and conditions here: https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org/assets/documents/google.org-ai-opportunity-fund-application-t&cs.pdf

You can view our general terms for grant agreements here: https://centreforpublicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Public-Version-Grant-Agreement-General-Conditions_AIOF.pdf

Please note that these are standard guidelines, and specific terms- such as payment schedules, reporting requirements, and other tailored provisions – will be finalised after your organisation’s has successfully completed our due diligence process.

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