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Los Angeles, CA – September 25, 2025 – Genia, a pioneering generative AI company for the engineering design sector, today announced it has been selected as a Grand Finalist in the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC). Hosted by Singapore Management University, the LKYGBPC is one of Asia’s most prominent startup competitions, attracting thousands of applications from around the world.
This year’s competition focuses on identifying next-generation innovators who are building solutions for global crises in Urban Solutions & Sustainability. Genia was chosen for its groundbreaking AI platform that helps create more efficient and sustainable designs for the cities of tomorrow.
"We are honored to be named a Grand Finalist in the LKYGBPC. Genia was founded on the belief that engineering design needs to be augmented by AI, releasing engineers from the manual burden of calculations and letting them focus on the critical design decisions," said Zhihao Zhao, CEO of Genia. "Reaching the finals of such a prestigious, globally-focused competition is an incredible validation of our mission. It gives us a monumental platform to show the world how we're revolutionizing engineering design with Generative AI, and we look forward to joining our fellow innovators in Singapore for what promises to be an inspiring week."
Genia's platform directly addresses the competition's theme by enabling engineers to design more sustainable and efficient urban infrastructure, from energy-efficient buildings to resilient public works projects. By automating complex calculations and generating optimized design alternatives, Genia accelerates the development of solutions critical for sustainable urban living.
The LKYGBPC Grand Finals Week, dubbed #OneEpicShowdown, will take place from September 29 to October 2, 2025, at Singapore Management University. Genia invites fellow innovators, investors, and partners who resonate with its journey to connect during the event.
To learn more or to join the Grand Finals Week, please visit: https://bit.ly/Join_Me_LKYGBPC
About Genia
Genia is a generative AI company revolutionizing the engineering design industry. Its platform empowers structural engineers by automating routine calculations and generating thousands of viable design options in minutes. By augmenting human creativity with powerful AI, Genia allows engineers to focus on high-level problem-solving and innovation, leading to more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable projects.
