Become a Competitor
You are one step away to be part of the World's largest student movement for social enterprise. Your idea can be the next $1M USD Winner! Join the Hult Prize as a competitor with your startup by following one of the paths we have for you. Milestone Submission Period is now open!
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by selecting one of the two paths:

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Application Process
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Preparation
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2023 Competition
Timeline
Step 1
Qualifiers
November 1 - March 1
From over 20,000 teams, only 3,000 will be selected to move to the next round by either winning a local OnCampus competition or being selected through the Open Application.
Step 2
Quarterfinals
March
Over 200 Hult Prize Judges will meet in 8 different cities to review the quarterfinalists submissions and select up to 900 startups that will be invited to pitch in person in the Hult Prize Summits.
Step 3
Semifinals
June
In 2023, Hult Prize will host Summits in 12 cities across the world. The winning teams from each of these summits, and 6 other startups selected through the 2nd Chance Round will earn a spot at the first phase of the Global Accelerator.
Step 4
Global Accelerator
July - September
Phase 1
[July - August]
Twenty Startups will go through a series of business challenges to fast-track building their companies. 6 Startups will be selected to move to Phase 2.
Phase 2
[August - September] The 6 finalists will be invited to the in person phase of the Accelerator in Paris.
Step 5
Global Finals
September 22
In Paris, The Hult Prize 2024 Challenge will be announced, the OnCampus Awards will be hosted and one startup will be announced as the Hult Prize 2023 Winner and will be awarded the $1M.
Do you need more help?
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for more information. You can also email us at infohp@hultprize.org if you have any questions.