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 10,300 young people across all of our programming opportunities. Over 500 Geniuses have participated in our 15-month Intensive Immersion Program, with cohorts in Oakland, Richmond, Los Angeles, and Detroit, including Chicago and Atlanta (launching this Summer 2023).

 

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Now coming off the heels of celebrating our decade of impact and growth last year, we are excited
to share the latest, high-impact projects and opportunities for partners to support and invest in.

INTENSIVE IMMERSION PROGRAM
2023 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our Intensive Immersion Program is a 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 youth across the nation in Oakland, Richmond, Los Angeles, and Detroit,
including two new sites in Chicago and Atlanta launching this summer.

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
2023 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.

11TH ANNUAL
BROTHERS CODE

DATE: Saturday, December 9, 2023

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.

SPONSOR BROTHERS CODE

TECH SLAM INTERNATIONAL

DATE: Week of October 9th 

In 2019, The Hidden Genius Project traveled to London and South Africa to host our 2nd Annual Tech Slam International, 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 online Global Tech Slam, inviting students from around the globe to participate in programs throughout the month of July.

This October, we’ll be taking this transformative, intercontinental experience to expose hundreds of students to tech career pathways with the support of our program partners.

For more information about Tech Slam UK and our sponsorship opportunities, please email contact@hiddengeniusproject.org

2023 END OF SUMMER CELEBRATIONS

DATES: Oakland and Richmond, CA (9/21), Detroit (9/26), Chicago (9/28), Atlanta (10/3), and Los Angeles (10/5)

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 sponsors who believe in The Hidden Genius Project and are committed to investing in the success of our Geniuses.

SPONSOR OUR CELEBRATIONS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
2023 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

$500,000
CURRICULUM LICENSING
AND CAPACITY BUILDING

Sponsor a community organization to access content and capacity to deliver its own dynamic, culturally relevant programming to its youth participants.

Click HERE to connect about partnerships with Community Programming or Curriculum opportunities.

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

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$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.

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$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.

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Click HERE to connect about opportunities to invest in our Genius Alumni Network.