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Last Update: June 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 25, 2025
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Geniuses in Business is a competition for student-led innovation commercialization projects. It gives participants a chance to present their ideas, receive mentoring, and showcase their entrepreneurial potential.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : March 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Testing innovation commercialization projects.
- Presenting projects to professionals and the general public.
- Participating in mentoring and training activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal
How to apply
1
Review contest details
- Review the purpose of the contest and the expected benefits for student innovators.
- Note that the contest lets participants test innovation commercialization projects with professionals and the public.
- Check the 2025 edition information, including the Montréal finale date of 25 March 2025.
2
Confirm project eligibility
- Confirm whether your project fits the contest’s focus on innovation commercialization.
- Ensure your team is ready to present its innovative qualities and potential social impact.
- Prepare to benefit from training and expert mentorship mentioned in the contest description.
3
Register for the final
- Consult the 2025 finalist information available on the contest page.
- Review the partners and related contest activities if needed.
- Follow the invitation to register for the final taking place on 25 March 2025.
Additional information
- The contest highlights innovation, entrepreneurship, and business development.
- Participants can present their projects to professionals and the general public.
- Mentoring and training are part of the experience.
- The 2025 edition took place in Montreal.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Geniuses in business Program
What is the Geniuses in business?
Geniuses in Business is a competition for student-led innovation commercialization projects. It gives participants a chance to present their ideas, receive mentoring, and showcase their entrepreneurial potential.
Who is eligible for the Geniuses in business program?
To be eligible for the Geniuses in business program, you must:
Student applicants only.
Innovation commercialization project.
Public presentation required.
What expenses are eligible under Geniuses in business?
Testing innovation commercialization projects.
Presenting projects to professionals and the general public.
Participating in mentoring and training activities.
Where is the Geniuses in business available?
The Geniuses in business program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Geniuses in business a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Geniuses in business is a Other Support