How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Geniuses in business?

Geniuses in business is funded by Acfas

What are Geniuses in business's eligibility criterias?

No explicit eligibility criteria for for-profit businesses provided.

Geniuses in business

Last Update: July 30, 2025

QC, Canada

Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills

Geniuses in business at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Closing date : March 25, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

Acfas

Status

Closed

Overview of the Geniuses in business program

Geniuses in Business is a competition that enables students to test and showcase their innovative commercialization projects, receive mentorship from experts, and gain professional development through specialized training. The program supports entrepreneurial initiatives in areas such as healthcare, sustainable energy, veterinary medicine, and robotics, though the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Eligible projects & activities

Commercialization of innovative student-led projects.
Development of new antibiotics specifically for veterinary use to support One Health initiatives.
Transformation of waste into sustainable, local energy solutions.
Enhancement of healthcare services and diagnostic tools.
Creation and implementation of eco-innovative systems for sustainability.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 92,000

Developing new veterinary antibiotics for livestock disease prevention

$ 80,000

Transforming cafeteria food waste into renewable energy for campus

$ 75,000

Converting textile waste into sustainable insulation for construction

$ 86,000

Commercializing AI-powered software for real-time patient monitoring

$ 99,000

Deploying autonomous robots for greenhouse crop monitoring and care

$ 65,000

Launching telemedicine tools for rural healthcare diagnostic access

Eligibility criteria of the Geniuses in business program

The applicant must be a student or represent a student team.
The project must focus on the commercialization of an innovation.
The project should demonstrate innovative qualities and potential societal impact.

Who is eligible?

Student-led projects focused on innovation commercialization

How to apply to the Geniuses in business program

Review eligibility and competition details

Research the "Geniuses in Business" competition and its requirements
Identify eligibility and requirements for the 2025 edition

Submit competition registration

Register for the competition before the specified deadline
Submit required information for participation

Participate in the final event

Attend the final event on March 25, 2025
Present your innovation project to professionals and the public

Receive results and next steps

Receive notification of winners and results
Follow up as indicated based on the outcome

Additional information

The event final will be held on March 25, 2025, in Montreal.
Participants receive mentorship and training from industry experts.
The competition gives visibility to finalists through public announcements and recognition.
Partner organizations are involved in the competition, offering additional support and networking opportunities.

Apply to this program