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Category Guide

Category details, eligibility, FAQ, and judging rubrics for all nine GENIUS Olympiad categories — copied in full from the official geniusolympiad.org discipline guide.

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Artificial Intelligence

GENIUS AI

Develop AI solutions for environmental challenges.

Use artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent agents, and data analysis to solve real-world environmental problems.

Your project should:

Solve a clearly defined environmental problem
Use AI techniques such as machine learning, intelligent agents, computer vision, NLP, optimization, or predictive modeling
Demonstrate how AI contributes to a sustainable solution
Show measurable results or evaluation

AI Project Requirement: Simply using a pre-built AI service, chatbot, or API does not by itself qualify a project for GENIUS AI. The project must demonstrate meaningful student work in the design, adaptation, integration, training, evaluation, or validation of the AI system.

Details

🧑‍🎓 Eligibility

Junior and senior high school (SMP–SMA) students; should not started university education at the time of finals

👥 Team Size

1–2 students

📄 Research Paper

Required; PDF only; written in English; max 20 pages (including cover); check sample AI research paper for what to include and how to format

🎥 Project Video (3min)

Required; up to 3 min; narrated in English. The video should include:

Problem identification
Explanation of the technologies and AI usage
Screen recording of your model in work

Upload it to YouTube (make it viewable with the link), then submit the YouTube link with your application.

➤ Apply

Indonesian participants apply through Competzy Arena. One account covers the whole team, and multiple projects (in different disciplines) can be submitted from the same account. Competzy Arena Registration.

👨‍🏫 Presentation at Finals

Required; present once for up to 5 minutes followed by 4-5 min QA session with a panel of judges; only one team at a time will be allowed to present; no teachers/parents are allowed in judging room; no posters allowed; presentation may include video/PowerPoint demonstrating problem and AI solution; may update your project and presentation until judging day; may use your own laptop (Apple Air users should bring HDMI adaptor)

🏆 Awards

Only students who present at the competition are eligible to receive awards

🤝 Agreement

By submitting a project, participants grant GENIUS Olympiad permission to use submitted materials for promotional and educational purposes.

FAQ

Can two students work together?
Yes. AI projects may be prepared and presented by one student individually or by a team of up to two students.

Is there a specific topic or team for this year?
No. The general team and topic for GENIUS AI remain the same and do not change. The category focuses broadly on sustanibility and environmental issues.

Can I improve my project after applying?
Yes. Students are encouraged to continue improving their projects before the finals.

Can I use my own laptop?
Yes. If you have a laptop with no HDMI connection, make sure to bring your HDMI connector.

Can teachers/parents/other students attend judging?
No. Only student presenters are allowed in the judging room during their session.

Where can I get additional help if I have questions?
Before sending emails, please rules and finalist guide. If you still have questions, please send us an email at info@geniusolympiad.org. If you question is about submitted project, make sure to include project ID numbers, all student names, account email address, high school name, country.

GENIUS AI | Judging Rubric

Criterion	Score	Description
Presentation Skills	5	Clarity, organization, and effectiveness of the oral and visual presentation, including the use of demonstrations and engagement with the audience.
Knowledge of the AI and Technical Implementation	5	Understanding of the AI techniques, models, tools, and frameworks used, including the student's ability to explain why they were selected and how they contribute to the solution.
Development & Methodology	10	Quality of the model’s development process, including thoughtful iteration, training approach, data handling, and validation methods. Judges will assess how systematically and effectively the model was built and refined.
Cost Analysis	5	Consideration of cost-efficiency, scalability, and practical deployment of the solution in real-world settings.
End Product Quality and Performance	10	Overall functionality, user accessibility, and environmental value of the final AI agent or system.
Novelty & Innovation	20	Creativity and originality in the design or approach of the AI solution; novelty compared to existing methods.
Environmental Solution	10	Clear alignment of the project with addressing a real-world environmental issue; relevance and potential impact.
Overall	10	General impression of the project’s innovation, technical strength, presentation, and environmental relevance. How well do all aspects of the project come together to deliver a compelling and impactful AI-based environmental solution?

General rules — apply to every category

Open to junior and senior high school (SMP–SMA) students who have not started university education by the time of the finals.
Only students who present at the competition are eligible to receive awards.
Only student presenters are allowed in the judging room during their session — no teachers, parents, or other students.
By submitting a project, participants grant GENIUS Olympiad permission to use submitted materials for promotional and educational purposes.
Indonesian participants register and submit their projects through Competzy Arena.

Source: geniusolympiad.org/disciplines.html — official discipline guide.