Hult Prize 2025 Competition

The Hult Prize challenges young people to solve the world’s most pressing issues through social entrepreneurship. Every year, one team receives $1M USD in funding to make their idea a reality.

Each year, Hult Prize empowers students around the world to create innovative startups that create real impact. Participants join an exclusive global community of student entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts as they work to earn a spot in our Global Finals where finalists compete for $1M in funding to bring their big ideas to life.

The 2025 Hult Prize program cycle has officially kicked off! Whether you’re looking to take your existing startup to the next level or are inspired to build a brand new business, we invite you to participate. Fill out the interest form below to get started.

Whether you’re looking to take your existing startup to the next level or are inspired to build a brand new business, we invite you to participate.

Basic Eligibility

  • All members of the team must currently be a student enrolled in a degree seeking program at any university or college.
  • Teams must be between 2 -4 members.
  • All members of the team must be at least 18 years of age by February 28th, 2025 to compete.

We will follow up with you in the coming weeks with next steps and updates about this year’s competition. Fill out the form below to make sure you’re kept up to date.  If you have any further questions about eligibility or participation, please reach out to infohp@hultprize.org.

Apply here.

Deadline – Not Specified