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Private or institutional grantsCompetitive and Research Grants

Hult Prize 2027 Global Student Challenge ($1 Million Seed Funding)

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Opportunity Overview

The world’s largest student social-entrepreneurship competition: a US$1 million seed-funding prize for the winning team. It runs from campus qualifiers or an open online application through national finals and a digital incubator to a Global Accelerator for about 20 startups at Ashridge House near London, and the Global Finals in September.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

2 Benefits

$1,000,000 USD Grand Seed Capital Prize

US$1M seed investment for the winning team; the Hult Prize Foundation typically takes about a 10% equity stake.

Global Accelerator at Ashridge House

An in-person programme near London for about 20 qualifying startups, after which 8 finalists pitch at the Global Finals.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

All nationalities worldwide

Open to enrolled university undergraduate and postgraduate students worldwide.
A team of 2 to 4 members, all enrolled in a degree programme at a university or college and aged 18 or over.
Students from any country may compete; teams without a campus qualifier use the Open Application.
A for-profit, student-led venture serving at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal, with a triple-bottom-line commitment to people, planet and profit.
Stages: campus qualifiers or an open online application (September–February), national finals (March–May), a digital incubator (June–July), the Global Accelerator in August and the Global Finals in September.

Required Documents

2 Docs
Registration for a campus qualifier or the open online application on the Hult Prize website
Venture pitch and details of the enrolled student team

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

It takes place in Ashridge House, Berkhamsted (UK).

Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: $1,000,000 USD Grand Seed Capital Prize, Global Accelerator at Ashridge House.

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Available Majors

Open to all fields of study

Key Details

Category:Competition
Host country:United Kingdom
Eligible Nationalities:All nationalities worldwide
Host City:Ashridge House, Berkhamsted (UK)
Degree level:Bachelor, Master, PhD
Application Deadline:Deadline varies by university or programme

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