Hult Prize Khulna University

The Hult Prize Challenge

2025-2026 Challenge

The Hult Prize Challenge
Welcome to the Hult Prize at Khulna University 2026!

Each year, we witness young changemakers transforming bold ideas into real solutions for pressing global challenges. This rulebook is designed to guide you through the competition journey for a better understanding of the Hult Prize’s purpose to prepare your business idea for the global stage.

We encourage every participant to think fearlessly, collaborate meaningfully, and build with impact. The world needs ideas that not only sound good, but also do good. Let’s make 2026 a year of purpose-driven innovation.

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Eligibility

  • Each team must submit a one-page summary of their business idea following the official template provided by the organizing team.

  • Word Limit: Max 400 words

  • Deadline: 25th December 2025

Eligibility

Competition Rounds

Round 01 : One-Pager Submission

  • Each team is required to submit a one-page summary of their business idea, following the official template that will be provided upon completing the registration on our website.

  • Word Limit: Max 400 words

  • Deadline : 25th December 2025

Round 02: Slide Submission

  • You should prepare your solution in a maximum of 15 slides, including the introductory one.

  • Slides having participant's name or any identification items relating to participants will count as disqualified. This will lead to disqualification.

  • Name the file following this format: TeamName_R1_KU_HULT2026; Example: Team Pizza_R1_KU_HULT2026

  • Only one submission for each team is allowed. In case of multiple submissions, the first submission will be counted.

  • Submissions will only be accepted through the Round 2 submission portal on our website. No other mode of submission will be accepted or considered.

  • File Size Limit is 15 MB. Don’t forget to compress your file before submission if it is oversized.

Round 03: Film a 1-2 min Pitch Video

  • Keep the video between 1–2 minutes.

  • Hightlight identified problems and solution.

  • Try to keep video-audio in good quality.

  • You must show at least one team member on screen.

  • Your idea must align with the Hult Prize yearly theme.

  • Share your video only through the official submission link.

  • Maintain respectful and professional behaviour in all content.

  • Submit the video within the deadline. Late submissions won’t be evaluated.

Final Round:

  • There are no slide limits. Please feel free to change your slides.

  • File type: PPT (10MB limit).

  • Only the first submission will be accepted; multiple uploads are not allowed.

  • Slides having the participant's name or any identification items relating to participants will count as disqualified.

  • Late submissions will incur penalties.

  • 4 Min Pitch in English & 1 Pitch Deck per Team and 4Min Q&A from the Judging Panel.