130+
Participating Countries
The Nobel Prize for Students
JOIN THE WORLD'S LARGEST STUDENT STARTUP COMPETITION
Through our annual competition, students build, scale, and pitch innovative startups, with the winning team receiving $1M USD in funding to take their business to the next level. Win $1,000,000 to change the world.
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50K+
Entrepreneurs
$1M USD
Annual Prize Funding
200K+
Annual Participants
Who we are
Turning Ideas into reality.
The Hult Prize is an annual competition for ideas solving pressing social issues—food security, water access, energy, and education. Named for Bertil Hult and often called the "Nobel Prize for students," it empowers bold founders to build companies that change the world.
Purpose-built ventures
Student founders design solutions rooted in equity, sustainability, and scale.
Design-forward storytelling
Distinctive brand experiences anchored in the Hult visual identity and digital craft.
Global stage
A worldwide community of mentors, investors, and alumni accelerating breakthrough ideas.
Impact story
Built for the next generation of changemakers
From the first pitch to the final stage, teams receive mentorship, brand support, and funding guidance. Every touchpoint is crafted to inspire confidence, clarity, and momentum.
130+
Participating Countries
50K+
Entrepreneurs
$1M USD
Annual Prize Funding
The journey
The competition journey
Each stage is designed to sharpen ideas, validate impact, and prepare teams for scale.
01
Campus & Regional Summits
Pitch locally, connect with mentors, and earn a spot on the global stage.
02
Global Accelerator
Refine your venture with world-class advisors, prototyping support, and brand tooling.
03
Finals & Funding
Share your story with judges, partners, and investors for a chance at $1M USD.
Our partners
Our Sponsors
Our Partners
Organizations collaborating to fuel the Hult Prize ecosystem.
IT Partner
Snacks and Gift Partner
Winners & Finalists
Current Round: one page submission
The latest teams from each round will appear here as soon as they are announced.
No finalists have been published yet. Check back after the next round.
READY TO BUILD WITH PURPOSE? START TODAY
Bring your team, your idea, and your ambition. We will help with the playbooks, mentorship, and stage to launch.
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