Think. Build.
Quest.
A global innovation program by Rochester Institute of Technology designed for students building solutions for the problems of tomorrow.
For minds that
don't fit boxes.
Some students follow the syllabus. Some rewrite it.
GSQ is built for students who see problems as possibilities.
From ideas to execution, students explore real-world problems and experience the RIT way of learning by doing.
40 of India's leading schools
IB & Cambridge
Your Journey Starts Here.
From first ideas to the national Grand Finale, with expert mentors at every step.
Are You An Innovator?
A short online assessment built to understand how you think.
What's Your Track?
Choose from ten innovation tracks across AI, climate, healthcare, education, and more.
Build Your Concept!
Develop your idea, submit a concept note and video pitch, and refine it with mentor guidance.
Your Journey Starts Here.
From first ideas to the national Grand Finale, with innovation expert mentors alongside you at every step.
Step 01 · No Prep Needed
Are You An Innovator?
A short online assessment built to understand how you think.
The 10 Innovation Tracks
What This Unlocks for You.
Everyone walks away with something — whether it's mentorship, recognition, global exposure, or opportunities that shape what comes next.
RIT Scholarship Pool
USD 50,000
For the winning team*
Cash Prize
₹1,00,000
For the winning team*
MacBook
iPadEvery GSQ Scholar Receives
- Official GSQ Scholar Certification
- Lifetime GSQ Scholar recognition
- Access to future RIT workshops
- Priority consideration for RIT applications
- Invitation to attend the GSQ Finals
Bose Headphones
Excellence CertificationsMentors Who've Been There.
Scientists, startup leaders, and innovation practitioners. Access to direct mentorship from leaders who've spent careers solving real problems.
Dr. M.A. Rehman
Physicist · Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
A scientist with decades of research experience and a track record of guiding students from raw idea to working execution. Dr. Rehman has worked across pure research, applied science, and the world of startups.
Ragini Das
Head of Google for Startups · India
Works at the intersection of innovation, startups, and ecosystem growth. Helping people scale through the right networks, systems, and strategic thinking.
Dhruv Sharma
CEO, AngelList · India
Works closely with founders and venture-backed startups — bringing first hand insight into building solutions designed for real-world adoption and scale.
One room. One stage.
Your ideas at the centre of it.
Mark the Date
24th
August '26
Monday
The Venue
Sofitel BKC,
Mumbai
A full-day summit in Mumbai's most prestigious business district.
Scholar Leadership Summit
RIT address · National audience · Scholar's Dinner
Grand Jury Deliberation
Live pitches · RIT-led jury · US Embassy presence
GSQ Scholar Distinction
Scholarships · Cash prizes · Lifetime credential
The RIT Leadership. You'll Meet in Mumbai.
Students pitch directly to RIT leadership. People who have spent careers at the world's best technology universities and know exactly what potential looks like.
Kathleen B. Davis
VP, Enrollment Management & Associate Provost · RIT
Built record-setting classes and expanded global enrollment at RIT. A career defined by finding exceptional students.
Elizabeth Sullivan
Associate VP, Enrollment Marketing & Global Strategic Initiatives · RIT
Leads enrollment marketing and global partnerships at RIT. 30-year career across Northeastern, Saint Louis University, and more.
Dan Kopperud, EdD
Assistant Director, Global Enrollment Management · RIT
Global enrollment strategist at RIT. Nearly a decade of international experience, with five years at SolBridge International School of Business.
Are you ready to go on the quest?
If GSQ feels like something built for you, leave your details below and we will get in touch with your school to register your interest!
