Developing the Next Generation of Innovators
Empowering STEM Innovation Through Global Competitions
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Brilliant Global Competitions (BGC) are global STEM competitions designed and led by RVP, a global education management firm with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering international education programs.
At BGC, students apply technology, engineering, science, mathematics, and creative design to solve real-world and research-driven challenges.
Each year, BGC introduces a focused global STEM theme, guiding students through a structured innovation journey from concept to impact.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower the next generation to discover their strengths, develop their potential, and lead with global confidence.
Our vision is to deliver elite competitions that transform theoretical learning into high-impact, real-world achievement.
Brilliant Global
Smart Cities
Competition
Brilliant Global Smart Cities Competition
Brilliant Global Smart Cities Competition
Where Smart Vision Meets IoT-Driven Reality
The BGC Smart Cities challenges high school students to design, engineer, and build a fully-functional
smart-city model using real-world Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
What Do Students Learn?
Students master a high-level technical curriculum designed for the urban challenges of tomorrow.
IoT Engineering
Urban Intelligence
Sustainable Systems
Data
Analytics
The Brilliants’ Journey
A rigorous, multi-stage learning process designed to take concepts from imagination to industry-ready prototypes.
Identify
Imagine
Build
Integrate
Impact
National
Championship:
All participating teams present their projects at a national competition, demonstrating their project’s innovation and impact.
Global
Championship:
National winners advance to the global championship hosted in the United States to represent their country on a global stage.
Recognition That Reaches the World Stage
Achievement at BGC is a global recognition. It connects students to the world’s leading centers of innovation, research, and academic excellence, placing their brilliance on an international platform.
National Champions Experience
Washington D.C. - Cultural & City Exploration
National Champions enjoy an immersive experience exploring historic landmarks, national museums, leading academic centers, and meaningful cultural exchanges with peers from other countries.
Global Champion Experience
Innovation & Academic Immersion
The Global Champion Team participates in an advanced innovation immersion that includes a 3-day hands-on workshop at NASA, along with guided visits to MIT and Harvard University, institutions recognized worldwide for leadership in science, technology, engineering, and academic excellence.
NASA:
3-day Innovation & Exploration Immersion Experience
MIT:
Technology & Innovation Visit
Harvard University: Academic Excellence Tour
Sabrina Abdu
Founder & CEO
BGC & RVP
“Brilliance is not a talent; it is a mindset we cultivate through opportunity, exposure, and real-world challenge.”
Excellence Recognized Globally
Empowering winners through exclusive access to the world's leading innovation hubs.
Washington D.C. & Boston: Cultural & City Exploration
NASA:
Innovation & Exploration Immersion Experience
MIT:
Technology & Innovation Immersion
Harvard University: Academic Excellence Tour
BGC Smart Cities
Industry Advisory Team
BGC Smart Cities is guided by a distinguished team of industry leaders who bring deep technical knowledge and real-world expertise to the program. Their leadership ensures responsible innovation, and alignment with global industry standards, empowering students to design solutions that are visionary, technically sound, and capable of shaping smarter, more sustainable cities.
Husain Buhwaid
Smart Infrastructure & Urban Development
Riyadh, KSA
Edinilson Kovaleski
Intelligent Mobility & Transportation
North Carolina, USA
Jeremy Foster
Clean Energy & Sustainability
Washington D.C., USA
Nabil Abdu
IoT & Automation
Toronto, Canada
Why Participate in BGC Smart Cities?
Delivering institutional prestige and professional pathways for the next generation of innovators.
Certified Faculty Excellence: STEM educators receive certified IoT training to elevate instructional standards.
Industry Certification: Participants receive internationally recognized IoT skills certification upon completion.
University Readiness: Students build evidence-based portfolios that strengthen applications to elite global universities.
Global Exposure: Enhance your institution's profile through participation in a premier, globally recognized competition.
Institutional Branding: Schools earn the exclusive "Brilliant IoT Innovation" badge, signaling a commitment to advanced technolog
Professional Pathways: Student projects are presented to global industry leaders, bridging the gap between academia and the workforce.
For Schools
School Recognition: Your school earns the “Brilliant IoT Innovation” Badge, showcasing your commitment to innovation.
Global Exposure: Your schools and students compete on an international platform with global visibility.
Teacher Training: STEM educators receive IoT Coaching Training and an official completion certificate.
For Students
Student Certification: Your students earn an internationally recognized “Brilliant IoT Skills” Certificate.
University & Career Pathways: Your students gain access to national and international education and career opportunities.
Learn by Doing: Your students engage in a hands-on learning journey where they research, design, code, and build real IoT systems
Why Students Participate with BGC?
Delivering institutional prestige and professional pathways for the next generation of innovators.
Certified Faculty Excellence: STEM educators receive certified IoT training to elevate instructional standards.
Industry Certification: Participants receive internationally recognized IoT skills certification upon completion.
University Readiness: Students build evidence-based portfolios that strengthen applications to elite global universities.
Global Exposure: Enhance your institution's profile through participation in a premier, globally recognized competition.
Institutional Branding: Schools earn the exclusive "Brilliant IoT Innovation" badge, signaling a commitment to advanced technolog
Professional Pathways: Student projects are presented to global industry leaders, bridging the gap between academia and the workforce.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Champion the Next Generation of Global Innovators
Invest in the world’s premier IoT competition and partner with us in championing Smart City innovation for the 2026–27 school year.
Empowering STEM Innovation Through Global Competitions
Inquiries: [email protected]
US Headquarters:
Washington D.C. Area
Fairfax, VA , United States
Regional Office:
Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
Direct: +1 (703) 224 3463
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