AP-GAINED (Asia Pacific - Generative AI for NREN Empowerment and Development) is a transformative initiative empowering NRENs in Least Developed and Lower Middle-Income Asia-Pacific countries to integrate Generative AI for enhanced research and education.

Key Highlights:

  • ✦ 450+ Trainees across Asia-Pacific
  • ✦ 20+ NRENs actively participating

Gender Equality and Inclusion:

  • ✦ Diverse Participation
  • ✦ Highlighting Diverse Role Models
  • ✦ Accessibility and Inclusion of OER
  • ✦ Tackling the Digital Divide

Activity Timeline:

  • Curriculum Preparation: AP-GAINED Kickoff Workshop at APU, 16th–20th September 2024
  • Local Training Pilot Projects: LEARN (Sri Lanka), BdREN (Bangladesh), December 2024
  • Regional Training Workshops: APAN59 in Japan (March 2025), APAN60 in Hong Kong (August 2025)

18

Months Duration

$150K

Project Budget

6

Countries

20+

NRENs

Key Partners: