Interested in the world of entrepreneurship? Genius is the best way to get to know it. Set up in 2014, Genius Ponts is the École nationale des ponts et chaussées branch of a national federation of organisations dedicated to student entrepreneurship, now present at Paris-Dauphine University, Centrale-Supélec, MINES ParisTech, IPSA… In order to promote student entrepreneurship, foster the entrepreneurial spirit, and encourage innovation in the elite schools and universities, Genius organises a variety of events – start-up weekend, start-up pitch, aperitif entrepreneurs, workshops etc. – which give members and nonmembers an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge, and to establish an inter-school network of students with complementary profiles.
Practical information:
- Check out the Genius Ponts and Genius Global Facebook pages for information about the events. Some of them are open to everyone, others restricted to members.
- There is an annual subscription of €10 to cover the cost of organising the different events, paying travel costs for contributors and instructors, and running the national network.