The Hult Prize is one of the world’s largest student entrepreneurship competitions, designed to empower young people to solve the planet’s most pressing social challenges through innovation and business ideas. Each year, students from universities around the world compete for a $1 million USD seed capital to launch their social enterprise.
🎓 Benefits:
Participants and winning teams receive:
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Access to regional summits and accelerator programs
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Mentorship from global leaders and entrepreneurs
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Opportunity to pitch at the United Nations Headquarters
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$1 million USD in seed funding for the global winner
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Global exposure and networking opportunities
✅ Eligibility:
Applicants must:
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Be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students
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Form a team of 3–4 members from the same university (multidisciplinary teams encouraged)
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Develop a business idea addressing the annual challenge theme (e.g., food security, climate change, healthcare)
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Demonstrate passion for social impact and entrepreneurship
🗓 Deadlines and Timeline:
Campus round applications usually open in September;
Regional summits take place between March and May;
Global accelerator program runs in the summer;
Finals are held in September at the UN Headquarters.
📝 Application Process:
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Register a team on the Hult Prize website
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Develop and submit a business idea
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Compete in campus and regional rounds
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Attend accelerator (if selected)
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Pitch in the global finals
🔗 Official link:
For more information and to apply, visit the official page:
👉 Hult Prize – Global Student Competition
🌍 Category: Social Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Youth Leadership