Hult Prize Global Student Competition

Overview

An annual global student startup competition run through campus and regional rounds before an international final, challenging teams to pitch a for-good business idea. Entry is free; each stage runs on its own regional schedule, so check your campus or region's current dates on the official site.

About Hult Prize Foundation

The Hult Prize is a global student startup competition run by the Hult Prize Foundation, challenging teams to build a social-impact venture around a different annual theme. It runs through campus-level qualifying rounds, regional finals, and a global final where the winning team receives seed funding to launch their venture.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Free to enter at every stage
• Mentorship and accelerator support for regional finalists
• Winning team receives $1 million in seed funding for their venture

Requirements & Eligibility

• Open to current university students forming a team
• A pitch addressing that year's social-impact challenge theme
• Team must be available to advance through regional and (if selected) global rounds

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Check whether your university already runs a Hult Prize campus programme, or register to start one, since the competition begins at the campus level.
2. 2Form a team and develop a venture pitch addressing that year's specific challenge theme.
3. 3Win your campus round to advance to regional finals, and ultimately the global final, where the top team receives startup funding.