Hult Prize 2026 Pitch Competition

About

The Hult Prize 2026 Pitch Competition invites university student teams to tackle global challenges through social entrepreneurship, offering a chance to win up to $1 million in funding, enhance their presentation skills, and connect with a global network of entrepreneurs and investors, with key events taking place at Queen’s University in Canada.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Opportunity to win up to $1 million in startup funding
• 🎓 Skill Development
• Students can enhance their project presentation and public speaking skills
• 🌐 Network Access
• Join a global network of top student entrepreneurs and connect with experts
• 📈 Investment Opportunities
• Access to potential investors and expert judges during the competition

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to student teams from universities worldwide
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams must consist of students and can include multiple members
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Teams must prepare a 4-minute pitch followed by a 4-minute Q&A session
• 🏢 Competition Requirement
• Teams must participate in the regional competition at Queen’s University to qualify for the national competition

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the pitch event on February 6, 2026, at Queen’s University
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Teams must deliver a pitch and answer questions from judges

Target Region

Open to student teams globally, with events in Canada

Target Sector

Focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainable development