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Hult Prize
Location:
Global (initial rounds may take place at university campuses or virtually; global finals are typically held at the United Nations in New York)
Cost:
Varies by institution—most participate through campus qualifiers or via open online application with no personal application fee
Contest Date:
Runs approximately September through the following September, spanning five stages
Application Deadlines:
Depends on local/regional timeline—campus qualifiers usually occur between October and February, nation‑wide selection by March–May
Eligibility:
Teams of 2–4 university students, at least 18 years old, enrolled in any degree‑granting program at registration time
The Hult Prize is a year‑long, global social entrepreneurship competition that challenges university students to build scalable business solutions addressing one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Participants advance through campus qualifiers, national rounds, a digital incubator, global accelerator, and the final pitch competition. The winning team receives US $1 million in seed funding to launch their enterprise and joins a global community of changemakers
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.
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