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Hult Prize 2027 Global Challenge

Key Information

Organisation

Hult Prize Foundation

Status

Open

Application Deadline

15 Dec 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 1,000,000

About this Program

The worlds largest student competition for social entrepreneurship.

Benefits & What You Get

$1M prize for winning social venture; global accelerator; networking.

Eligibility

University students from all levels globally in teams of 3-4.

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