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Overview of GENIUS Business

GENIUS Business raises awareness of environmental values in the business world, from bringing green products and services to market to developing a social responsibility plan for any business aiming to have a positive relationship to the society and the environment in which it operates. Each project can be prepared and presented by up to two students. Participants must prepare and present a business plan to judges as though they were making a pitch for funding, also known as an investment proposal. At GENIUS Olympiad, presentations will be made in formal business attire and should include a Powerpoint/Prezi (or similar) presentation of no more than 10 minutes before Q&A.

๐Ÿ“Location

In-Person, Rochester, NY, US๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ“… Application deadlines

  • No upcoming deadlines

๐Ÿ’ธ Costs & Aid

  • 500 USD
  • per participant
  • RIT University scholarships are available for award winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, Participant, Finalist) for study at RIT, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 renewable scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ General Requirements

Each GENIUS Business project can be prepared and presented by up to two students. Participants must prepare and present a business plan to judges as though they were making a pitch for funding, also known as an investment proposal. Presentations will be made in formal business attire and should include a Powerpoint/Prezi (or similar) presentation of no more than 10 minutes before Q&A. Only a project video, summarizing your business plan, is required as part of your application. The video must be five minutes or less for the application long. The presentation must be in English. All financing should be converted into US dollars.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Age Requirements

Not specified.

๐Ÿ“š Grade Requirements

Not specified.

Application Process

Only a project video, summarizing your business plan, is required as part of your application. Your project video must be submitted for a complete application. All submissions must have a title. The business project presentation video must be five minutes or less for the application long. The presentation must be in English. The video must be uploaded on YouTube with the following title: "GENIUS Olympiad Businessโ€“YEAR: Title of the project". The YouTube link must be submitted during the application process within MEDIA LINK. Optional documents can be submitted. All financing should be converted into US dollars.

๐Ÿ“… Summer

Duration

5 days

Program Dates

Jun 9, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025

Application Deadlines

  • Mar 8, 2025 โ€” Application Submission
    Application Fee:50 USD

    per project