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EF Hult Prize 2026–27

Hult Prize Foundation · Global · Remote

About

The EF Hult Prize is a global student startup competition that challenges university students to build for-profit businesses addressing global challenges and supporting at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

Teams progress through a year-long competition involving Qualifiers, Nationals, Digital Incubator, Global Accelerator and Global Finals. Participants receive opportunities for mentorship, learning, networking and startup development throughout the journey.

The competition culminates in the Global Finals, where the winning team receives $1 million in seed funding to develop its startup

Eligibility & requirements

  • Be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking programme at a university or college.
  • Form a team of 2–4 members.
  • All team members must be at least 18 years old by February 28, 2027.
  • Pitch a for-profit business that directly supports at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal.
  • Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or graduate degree programme at the time of registration.
  • Benefits

  • Opportunity to compete for $1 million in seed funding
  • Startup-building experience
  • Mentorship from entrepreneurs and experts
  • Digital learning resources
  • Access to startup-building tools and partner perks
  • National and global exposure
  • Opportunities to connect with student entrepreneurs worldwide
  • Participation in the Digital Incubator
  • Opportunity to participate in the Global Accelerator in London
  • Access to the global Hult Prize entrepreneurship community
  • Documents

  • 4-minute pitch video — YouTube link
  • Pitch deck — PDF
  • Startup one-pager — PDF using the Hult Prize template
  • Student status verification, if requested
  • Team/member information
  • How to apply

  • Click the “Register” / “Apply” button above.
  • You will be redirected to the official EF Hult Prize registration page.
  • Create a team of 2–4 eligible students.
  • Enter the required details for all team members.
  • Develop a for-profit startup idea addressing at least one UN SDG.
  • Complete the required competition submissions.
  • Review your application and submit it through the applicable competition route.