SPONSORSHIP
The Hidden Genius Project is a fast-growing, national organization founded by entrepreneurs. In 2012 we launched our flagship Intensive Immersion Program, serving five students in our first year, while staffed entirely by volunteers and a budget of $1,500. In year three, we were the winner of a $500K Google Impact Grant. By year five, Google doubled its investment with $1M in support. During year ten, Smartsheet amplified our impact by placing our logo on two F1 McLaren racecars.
Since 2012, we’ve served over 11,400 young people across all of our programming opportunities. Over 500 Geniuses have participated in our 15-month Intensive Immersion Program, now with cohorts in Oakland, Richmond, Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Baltimore—and launching in Philadelphia, Miami and Long Beach in 2025).
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As we press forward into our 13th year of impact and growth, we are excited
to share the latest, high-impact projects and opportunities for partners to support and invest in.
INTENSIVE IMMERSION PROGRAM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our Intensive Immersion Program is an award-winning, 15-month holistic mentorship experience that provides computer science, software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership training to Black male high school students.
Since 2012, the impact of The Hidden Genius Project has grown in breadth and depth. The following sponsorship opportunities support our Intensive Immersion Program sites, serving Black boys and young men nationwide in Oakland, Richmond, CA, Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, and our newest sites Philadelphia, Miami, and Long Beach launching this year.
UBUNTU
CIRCLE
$1,000,000
Supports holistic, student-centered programming for all of our Geniuses
Recognition in Annual Report
Cross-Promotion
Company Name & Logo on HiddenGeniusProject.org
Press Release with The Hidden Genius Project Quote
Joint Press Release
PR Effort with Joint Interviews
Company Logo in The Hidden Genius Project Partnership Deck
Genius Testimonial Video
Executive Photo and Quote in Annual Report
EMPOWERMENT
CIRCLE
$500,000
Equips every Genius with a laptop to develop their own apps and websites
Recognition in Annual Report
Cross-Promotion
Company Name & Logo on HiddenGeniusProject.org
Press Release with The Hidden Genius Project Quote
Joint Press Release
PR Effort with Joint Interviews
INFLUENCER
CIRCLE
$250,000
Supports exposure opportunities for Geniuses, including field trips to tech companies
Recognition in Annual Report
Cross-Promotion
Company Name & Logo on HiddenGeniusProject.org
Press Release with The Hidden Genius Project Quote
SUSTAINING
CIRCLE
$150,000
Provides meals for all Geniuses throughout the 15-month Intensive Immersion Program
Recognition in Annual Report
Cross-Promotion
Company Name & Logo on HiddenGeniusProject.org
Click HERE to connect about becoming an Intensive Immersion Sponsor.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support community events, including Catalyst programming – free, technical workshops and exposure opportunities for youth of color. Our Single- and multi-day programs include our annual Brothers Code and International Tech Slam events. Partnerships include the Detroit Code 313, Compton Girls Club, Golden State Warriors, SPAT-OUSD Sports Teams, SoLa I Can Foundation: Teen Tech Center, Alameda County Juvenile Justice, and Oakland Unified School District’s African American Male Achievement Manhood Development Program.
END OF SUMMER CELEBRATIONS
DATES: September & October
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our Geniuses as they complete their final summer of the Intensive Immersion Program. Students will share pitches for their products and website designs, demonstrate their public speaking skills, and share their innovative solutions to community problems using technology.
We are actively seeking long-term sponsors who believe in The Hidden Genius Project and are committed to investing in the success of our Geniuses.
TECH SLAM INTERNATIONAL
DATES: June 2024 – African Diaspora Innovation & Career Pathways Development and October 2024 – Tech Slam UK
In 2019, The Hidden Genius Project traveled to London and South Africa to host our 2nd Annual Tech Slam International activation, featuring a rich array of community partners, including Team Inc., Oakland Natives Gives Back, Chelsea Football Club Foundation, LEAP Science, and Math Schools, Colorintech, West Ham United Foundation, and a host of collaborators. During the pandemic, we pivoted our program to host an all-virtual Global Tech Slam event series, inviting students from around the globe to participate in our engaging programs.
Four years later, we returned to London in 2023 to facilitate two dynamic Tech Slam UK events in partnership with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, exposing hundreds of students to tech career pathways with the support of our program partners.
This year, we’re excited to continue our international impact by hosting career pathways development activations in Africa (June 2024) and the United Kingdom (October 2024). With your investment in our mission, we’ll be able to reach and inspire more young people.
June 2024 – African Diaspora Innovation
& Career Pathways Development
October 2024 – Tech Slam UK
For more information about our international sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]
13TH ANNUAL
BROTHERS CODE
DATE: December — Computer Science Education Week
To culminate International Computer Science Education Week, The Hidden Genius Project invites boys and young men of color in middle and high school to explore exciting opportunities within the tech sector, while introducing them to skills and networks. Brothers Code features a Community Expo where young participants engage directly with community organizations and tech companies. Community partners and sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their products and offerings, demonstrating how technology can be leveraged to provide innovative solutions to solve problems and strengthen communities.
ALUMNI SUPPORT
INVEST IN OUR GENIUS ALUMNI NETWORK
The Hidden Genius Project is inspired by the Ron Brown Scholar Program, an organization dedicated to building a lifelong network for positive social change. As the cadre of alumni builds, the network associated with The Hidden Genius Project will continue to grow in scope and impact.
In addition to staying connected, many Hidden Genius Alumni return to serve as Youth Educators (facilitators) at Catalyst and Community Partner Programing. Several of the students have started successful businesses, working in their communities, and providing inspiration to the incoming students.
Click HERE to read stories from Hidden Genius Alumni who completed our Intensive Immersion Program.
$50,000
WORKFORCE DEVELOPER
Support internships and workforce development opportunities for Geniuses
$150,000
INCUBATOR
Invest in our Hidden Genius Alumni Venture Seed Fund, building a solid foundation of resources for our Genius Alumni entering the entrepreneurial space.
$25,000
CYBERSECURITY INSTITUTE
Invest in the future workforce of the IT and cybersecurity industries by supporting the development and delivery of a skills-training program for our alumni.
$50,000
COLLEGE ACCESS SPONSOR
Support coaching, staff training, and technology costs to serve at least 150 unique Genius alumni, with multiple years of support per Genius.
Click HERE to connect about opportunities to invest in our Genius Alumni Network.
RESPONSIBLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE A.I. STUDIO
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Studio, our newest and most advanced development division dedicated to educating Youth Educators and Alumni through targeted training, industry experience, and networking opportunities rooted in the six branches of artificial intelligence: machine learning, neural network, robotics, expert systems, fuzzy logic, and natural language processing.
THE NEXT GENERATION DESERVES
AN EQUITABLE A.I. FUTURE
Drawing from the insights gained in our Intensive Immersion Program’s A.I. Track, our student alumni are poised to deepen their engagement with this rapidly evolving field through an enriching year-long journey. As they navigate this program, our Geniuses will not only enhance their professional acumen in artificial intelligence but also forge connections with pioneers and thought leaders in the industry.
Click HERE to connect about opportunities to sponsor our Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Studio.
BLACK YOUTH-DESIGNED. CULTURALLY-RELEVANT. ADAPTIVE LEARNING CURRICULUM.
Sponsor community organizations worldwide to access Genius Lab, our youth-centered, project-based platform co-designed by and for young people of color to gain computer science, software development, and entrepreneurship skills. This first-of-its-kind curriculum includes teaching modules, videos, and interactive content all developed and narrated by young Black technologists, creators, and entrepreneurs.
CURRICULUM LICENSING
AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Sponsor a community organization to access content and capacity to deliver its own dynamic programming to its youth participants.
For an overview of our standards alignment, click HERE.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor community organizations worldwide to access culturally relevant
technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership programming led by
Youth Educator alumni of the Intensive Immersion Program.
$500,000
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMMING
Sponsor an organization to offer ongoing programming led by Youth Educators.
Click HERE to connect about partnerships with Community Programming or Curriculum opportunities.