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Mereka is an implementation partner for the national AI programmes the non-profit Biji-biji Initiative runs with Microsoft, Google.org, IBM, Micron and the ASEAN Foundation. Planning a programme for your state, sector or members? Talk to us.
At national scale
The programmes, as reported
These figures cover the free national programmes, as each source reported them. Mereka has trained thousands of working adults in hands-on programmes since 2021, and AI Lab’s company programmes have trained about 500 staff since November 2025.
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2026
News Hunter (Indonesia) · 4 November 2026
Microsoft Elevate for Educators Bekali Guru dengan Panduan AI yang Aman dan Bertanggung Jawab
Headline in Bahasa Indonesia; summary in English
Biji-biji Initiative, Mereka and Microsoft launch Microsoft Elevate for Educators in Indonesia with about 100 teachers, school leaders and education staff.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Microsoft Source Asia · 24 September 2026
Over 2.4 Million Indonesian Talents Trained in AI as Microsoft Elevate Drives Real-World Impact
Microsoft reports that Biji-biji Initiative engaged 2,359 master trainers in Indonesia.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)IBM ASEAN newsroom · 17 July 2026
IBM and Biji-biji Initiative collaborate to equip 41,000 students
Free AI and digital skills training through IBM SkillsBuild, to the end of 2026.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Microsoft Source Asia · 24 April 2026
Malaysia deepens national AI partnership with Microsoft, expanding whole-of-nation skilling across educators, enterprises and communities
Microsoft Elevate Malaysia, implemented by Biji-biji Initiative and Mereka with the National AI Office and Sekretariat Majlis TVET Negara.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Microsoft Source Asia · 10 March 2026
How Microsoft’s AIForMYFuture builds confidence, creativity and community leadership
AIForMYFuture offers hands-on AI training for students, educators, job seekers and SMEs.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Warta Ekonomi (Indonesia) · 15 January 2026
Dukung Transformasi Pendidikan di Era AI, Biji-biji Initiative dan PT KNI Gelar Pelatihan Microsoft Elevate bagi 200 Guru di Bontang
Headline in Bahasa Indonesia; summary in English
Biji-biji Initiative and PT Kaltim Nitrate Indonesia train 200 teachers from 170 schools in Bontang on AI for lesson planning.
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2024
Microsoft Source Asia · 10 December 2024
Microsoft launches initiative for AI skilling opportunities for 800,000 Malaysians by 2025
The launch of AIForMYFuture, with Biji-biji Initiative named among its partners.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Sinar Harian · 25 June 2024
Microsoft beri harapan baharu kepada golongan terpinggir
Headline in Bahasa Malaysia; summary in English
Microsoft Skills for Jobs, with Biji-biji Initiative and Mereka Academy: digital skills and career guidance for people with disabilities.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Microsoft News Centre Malaysia · 8 February 2024
ASEAN Foundation, Biji-biji Initiative, and Microsoft collaborate to shape an AI-enabled economy for Malaysia through AI TEACH Malaysia Program
AI TEACH Malaysia, led by Biji-biji Initiative: AI literacy for 1,000 TVET educators, who pass it on to 100,000 students.
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