Competition
EF Hult Prize — year-long student startup competition with US$1 million in seed funding
Hult Prize Foundation · Multiple countries · Hybrid
Teams of 2–4 university students pitch a for-profit startup that supports at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. Qualifiers run September to February on campus or through the Open Application; one finalist wins US$1 million in seed investment. Tunisia is not named on the site.
At a glance
- Where
- Campus rounds, nationals, then London (accelerator) and Global Finals
- Prize
- US$1 million seed investment
- Deadline
- Qualifiers Sep 2026 – Feb 2027
- Apply
- Online team registration
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
Teams are welcome from 'almost every country in the world'. Tunisia is not named and excluded countries are not listed; the competition is void where prohibited by law.
StatedEducation
All team members must be enrolled in a degree-seeking programme (undergraduate or graduate) at the time of registration.
StatedAge
All team members must be at least 18 years old by 28 February 2027 to compete.
StatedTeam
Teams of 2 to 4 members pitching a for-profit business that supports at least one UN SDG.
StatedLanguage
All submissions and official competition phases are in English.
StatedFunding and what it does not cover
One of the top 8 finalists receives US$1 million in seed investment. The Hult Prize Foundation takes an equity stake in the winning startup, typically 10%. Participation costs are the teams' own responsibility.
Covered by the funder
- US$1 million seed investment for the winner
- Mentoring in the Digital Incubator and Global Accelerator
- Learning resources and network access
Not covered — you pay these
- Transportation, meals and accommodation for participants
- Equity: the Foundation takes a stake (typically 10%) in the winning startup
