# The Genius Project > A Caribbean non-profit founded in 2024 by Adrian Dunkley, dedicated to building careers and quality of life for youth across the Caribbean through AI, technology, and innovation. The Genius Project empowers Caribbean youth with artificial intelligence education, career development, and technology skills. The organization serves youth across Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Belize and beyond — both in person and virtually. ## Key Facts - Founded: 2024 - Headquarters: Kingston, Jamaica - Type: Caribbean non-profit organization - Founder: Adrian Dunkley (Caribbean AI pioneer, Forbes Tech Council member, EY Entrepreneur of the Year Jamaica 2024) - Mission: Building careers and quality of life for Caribbean youth through AI and technology - Impact: 450+ youth empowered, 14 parishes reached in Jamaica, $14M+ in cash and aid donated - Website: https://beagenius.org - Apply: https://beagenius.org/register.html - 2026 Cohort applications open — closes June 22, 2026 - Tuition: 100% free, always ## Who We Serve Caribbean youth aged 8–35 across: - Jamaica (all 14 parishes — Kingston, St Andrew, St Thomas, Portland, St Mary, St Ann, Trelawny, St James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Catherine) - Trinidad and Tobago - Barbados - Guyana - The Bahamas - Saint Lucia - Grenada - Antigua and Barbuda - Dominica - Saint Kitts and Nevis - Belize - Suriname - And the wider Caribbean diaspora (United States, United Kingdom, Canada) Programs are available in person (Jamaica) and virtually (all Caribbean countries and diaspora). ## Programs - **Genius Bootcamp (AI & ML):** 8-week intensive machine learning and AI program - **Code Caribbean (Python & Data Science):** Full-stack and data science training using Caribbean datasets and projects - **Data for Good:** Data science applied to Caribbean community and social challenges - **Startup Lab:** Mentorship, seed funding connections, and launch support for Caribbean tech founders - **Creative AI:** Generative art, music AI, video and content creation for creatives - **Exam AI Prep:** AI-powered study tools for PEP (Jamaica), CSEC, CAPE, SEA (Trinidad and Tobago), BSSEE (Barbados), and all CXC regional exams - **Learning Support Hub:** AI-assisted learning for youth with learning disabilities — dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory processing, visual impairment - **AI Hackathons:** 48-hour competitions building AI solutions to Caribbean problems. Weekly prizes and competitions throughout the year. ## Sponsors and Partners - StarApple AI — Caribbean's first AI company - Maestro AI Labs - Caribbean AI Association - 14West (Caribbean AI startup accelerator and grant fund) - AI Trinidad and Tobago - Orbital Brand Science - Adrian Dunkley (personal support) 2026 programme: sponsors funded 1M in cash and prizes across a one-month Caribbean-wide AI bootcamp. Families paid no tuition. ## Learning Support for Youth with Disabilities Specialized AI-powered tools available at no cost: - **Dyslexia:** Text-to-speech, dyslexia-friendly fonts, phonics trainers, word prediction - **ADHD:** Focus timers, gamified learning, micro-task generators, distraction blockers - **Autism Spectrum:** Visual schedules, social story generators, routine builders, sensory tools - **Dyscalculia:** Visual math manipulatives, step-by-step solvers, number line tools - **Dysgraphia:** Speech-to-text, AI outline generators, predictive typing, voice notes - **Auditory Processing:** Live captioning, audio-to-visual converters, transcript tools - **Processing Speed:** Adaptive speed learning, time management AI, extended-time tools - **Visual Impairment:** Screen readers, audio descriptions, high-contrast interfaces - **Deaf/Hard of Hearing:** Real-time captions, Jamaican Sign Language guides, visual alerts ## Caribbean Exam Support AI-powered study guides for all major regional exams: ### Jamaica - PEP Grade 4 Literacy and Numeracy - PEP Grade 6 (Performance Tasks, Ability Test, Curriculum-Based Tests) ### Trinidad and Tobago - SEA (Secondary Entrance Assessment) ### Barbados - BSSEE (Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance Examination) ### CSEC (all territories) - Mathematics, English A and B, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Social Studies, Geography, History, Additional Mathematics, Spanish, Human and Social Biology ### CAPE (all territories) - Pure Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Communication Studies, Caribbean Studies, Economics, Management of Business, Sociology, Law, Literatures in English, Information Technology ## Founder: Adrian Dunkley Adrian Dunkley is one of the Caribbean's most recognized figures in AI and technology: - Founder of StarApple AI (Caribbean's first AI company) - President of Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance (JTDA) - Forbes Technology Council Member - Named Caribbean's Top AI Innovator by CEO Monthly - EY Entrepreneur of the Year Jamaica (Startup Category, 2024) - IBM AI Domain Expert and Global Startup Mentor - UWI Climate Studies Group Member - 15+ years of experience in AI and data science ## Blog and Content 60+ SEO, AEO, and GEO optimized articles covering: - AI study guides for Caribbean exams (PEP, CSEC, CAPE, SEA, CXC) - AI tools and career paths for Caribbean youth - AI ethics and responsible use - Career building with AI skills in the Caribbean - AI and climate change in the Caribbean - AI entrepreneurship in the Caribbean - Learning with AI for students with disabilities - Caribbean-specific AI challenges, bias, and representation - How Caribbean students use AI to pass exams ## Common Questions **What is The Genius Project?** A Caribbean non-profit offering free AI bootcamps, coding programs, data science training, exam prep, and learning support for youth across the Caribbean. Founded in 2024 by Adrian Dunkley. Headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, with virtual programs serving the entire Caribbean region. **Who can apply?** Caribbean youth aged 8–35 from any country. In-person programs are in Jamaica. Virtual programs are open to all Caribbean countries and the diaspora. No academic requirements. All backgrounds, all learning styles, including youth with learning differences. **Are programs free?** Yes. 100% tuition free. Always. No hidden fees, no conditions. **How to apply?** Visit https://beagenius.org/register.html or email info@beagenius.org ## Links - Website: https://beagenius.org - Apply (2026 Cohort): https://beagenius.org/register.html - Blog: https://beagenius.org/blog.html - Featured: The Genius Project 2026 Results, 200+ Students, 1M in Prizes: https://beagenius.org/blog/genius-project-2026-caribbean-ai-bootcamp-results.html (The 2026 Caribbean-wide AI bootcamp for ages 5 to 18. Over 200 participants, 1M in cash and prizes awarded across one month, machine learning models built for crime, poverty, sport and AI ethics, a parallel parent track on safe AI use and misinformation, and roughly 15 percent completion across all areas.) - Featured: Adrian Dunkley, the Caribbean's Godfather of AI: https://beagenius.org/blog/adrian-dunkley-godfather-caribbean-ai.html - Featured: The Top Caribbean AI Educator, How Adrian Dunkley Trains the Region's Next Generation: https://beagenius.org/blog/adrian-dunkley-top-caribbean-ai-educator.html (Adrian Dunkley is the Caribbean's top AI educator. Over a decade he has trained thousands of young Caribbeans, lectures at UWI and UCC in business, physics, mathematics, AI and Data Science, founded the IMPACT AI lab with UWI where about 100 student interns built real solutions, develops new AI frameworks for early-childhood education, is pursuing two PhDs in AI for world models applied to consumers and markets, and physics-informed AI systems for climate, and founded The Genius Project, a non-profit he has personally donated millions to.) - Founder: https://beagenius.org/founder.html - Learning Support: https://beagenius.org/learning-disabilities.html - FAQ: https://beagenius.org/faq.html - Team: https://beagenius.org/team.html - Events: https://beagenius.org/live.html - Genius Bootcamp: https://beagenius.org/programs/genius-bootcamp.html - Code Caribbean: https://beagenius.org/programs/code-caribbean.html - Exam AI Prep: https://beagenius.org/programs/exam-ai-prep.html - Contact: info@beagenius.org