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Geniuses in business
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Entrepreneurial competition supporting student innovation and commercialization skills
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Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop a new product
Develop employee skills
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Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : March 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Activities funded
- 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:
$ 86,000
Commercializing AI-powered software for real-time patient monitoring
$ 75,000
Converting textile waste into sustainable insulation for construction
$ 92,000
Developing new veterinary antibiotics for livestock disease prevention
$ 80,000
Transforming cafeteria food waste into renewable energy for campus
$ 99,000
Deploying autonomous robots for greenhouse crop monitoring and care
$ 65,000
Launching telemedicine tools for rural healthcare diagnostic access
Eligibility
- 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
1
Review eligibility and competition details
- Research the "Geniuses in Business" competition and its requirements
- Identify eligibility and requirements for the 2025 edition
2
Submit competition registration
- Register for the competition before the specified deadline
- Submit required information for participation
3
Participate in the final event
- Attend the final event on March 25, 2025
- Present your innovation project to professionals and the public
4
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.
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