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Sept - Feb · Global · 15,000 Teams

Qualifiers

Most teams begin their journey by participating in a local competition hosted by their university. If your school isn’t hosting a program — or if you found out too late to join one — you can still enter through our Open Application. Both paths feed into the Nationals stage.

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What You’ll Experience

  • Real-World Startup Practice

    Pitch your early-stage idea and learn how to turn it into a business.

  • Self-Paced Learning Resources

    Use our digital learning hub to strengthen your pitch and understand key concepts.

  • Supportive Local & Global Networks

    Tap into your school’s support system and connect with the global Hult Prize community.

What You’ll Be
Evaluated On

Our progressive scorecard evolves with you throughout the year. At this stage, judges will consider:

Hult Prize provides a unique opportunity to channel my skills and leadership experience toward solving real-world problems that matter to me.

— Olamide Otasanya, University of Ilorin, Nigeria


Compete, mentor, sponsor, or support the next generation of changemakers

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