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Hult Prize

by Hult Prize Foundation

Global student startup competition for social impact ventures, run through university campus qualifiers.

  • StageIdea, MVP
  • EquityVaries
  • FormatHybrid
  • LocationGlobal

What you get

  1. 01

    US$1 million prize for the global winner

  2. 02

    Campus-level qualifiers worldwide

  3. 03

    Mentoring and accelerator for finalists

Who can apply

University students forming teams through participating campus competitions.

Idea MVP Pre-seed Seed Series A

Sectors: Social impact

How to apply

  1. 1
    Check you're eligible

    Read the criteria above and confirm details on the official page.

  2. 2
    Prepare your material
    • A crisp one-line pitch and short deck
    • A 1–3 minute founder video, if asked
    • Impact or traction metrics
    • Team details and links
  3. 3
    Apply on the official site

    Applications go directly to Hult Prize Foundation. Kreeaa doesn't submit on your behalf.

  4. 4
    Track it in Kreeaa

    Create a free account to save it and track your status.

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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with Hult Prize Foundation unless stated.

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