What is Hult Prize?
The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student competition for social good. Often called the “Nobel Prize for students”, it challenges young people to create innovative, for-profit startups that address urgent global issues in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each year, more than 100,000 students from universities around the world take part, competing through campus, regional, and global rounds for the chance to win US $1,000,000 in seed funding to launch their idea into reality.
Our Timeline
Open Registration Deadline
All interested teams must register via the official Hult Prize platform. Register at: www.hultprize.org/register
Application Submission Deadline
Registered teams must complete their submission, including: a 4-minute pitch video, a pitch deck, and the questionnaire (sent after registration)
Committee Training Workshop
Internal training session for the Taiwan Nationals organizing committee only.
Application Review & Finalist Selection
Applications are evaluated by Hult Prize. Selected finalist teams will be invited to compete in person.
Applicants’ Workshop (Optional)
Tips, Q&A, and best practices to help teams prepare. Focus: SDG alignment, pitch ideation, and startup fundamentals..
Hult Prize Taiwan Nationals
Hult Prize Taiwan Nationals Finalist teams compete live for the opportunity to advance.
Finals
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, 2026 to compete.
Why Join Hult Prize Taiwan Nationals?
Every big change starts with curiosity. Hult Prize Taiwan Nationals challenges students to turn problems they care about into actionable solutions. Participants gain hands-on experience, receive guidance from mentors, and sharpen skills in leadership, teamwork, and pitching ideas with impact.
This is more than a contest, it’s a growth journey. Teams tackle real-world challenges, experiment with innovative approaches, and see how their ideas can make a tangible difference. The winning team moves on to the National Round, with a chance to enter the Global Accelerator and compete for $1 million in seed funding. Along the way, every participant joins a vibrant global network of changemakers, proving that students in Taiwan are capable of creating meaningful impact.
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