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Hult Prize 2027
Hult Prize Foundation
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Funding amount
US$1,000,000 seed funding
Deadline
December 15, 2026
Level
Early Career
What's covered
Mentorship
Networking
Investor access
Seed Capital
About this opportunity
The Hult Prize is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious entrepreneurship competitions. Founded by the Hult Prize Foundation and supported by global partners, the competition challenges entrepreneurs to develop businesses that address pressing social and environmental issues. Teams progress through campus programs, national and regional summits, an accelerator, and finally compete for US$1 million in seed funding.
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Teams may contain one to four members.
- Open to university students, recent graduates, and young entrepreneurs.
- Startups should focus on solving social or environmental problems.
- Ventures must demonstrate scalability and sustainability.
- Participants must pitch in English.
- Teams should commit to all stages of the competition.
- Strong innovation and impact potential are preferred.