Genius Olympiad (AI Category)
A category new for 2026 at the international GENIUS Olympiad where high school students design AI agents using machine learning and data analysis to address environmental sustainability issues, with finalists presenting at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY.
GENIUS Olympiad is a prestigious global competition
open to students in grades 8–12 worldwide
highly selective application and awards process
How to Apply
- Submit application by April 16
- Pay $75 application fee per project
- Finalists announced March 25
- Participant registration deadline May 10
- Pay $695 participation fee per participant
- Request visa letters March 25 - May 10
- Trip and travel registration March 25 - May 10
- Attend GENIUS Finals June 7-11
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