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Embark on a transformative journey of global impact with our year-long competition, empowering young minds to tackle humanity‘s greatest challenges head-on through ingenious social ventures. Explore the intricate stages of the competition below, each designed to hone skills, foster creativity, and drive real-world change.

Step 1: QUALIFIERS

The inaugural stage of the Hult Prize competition unfolds through a dynamic synergy of the OnCampus Program and the Open Application, acting as the gateway to global impact. Within the OnCampus Program, dedicated student volunteers, dubbed Campus Directors, spearhead training initiatives and community engagements tailored to the annual Challenge, igniting innovation across university campuses.

Step 2: SUMMITS

Within the electric atmosphere of these summits, hundreds of teams converge, each armed with a vision to revolutionize the status quo. They passionately articulate their social venture ideas before esteemed panels of experts, weaving narratives of innovation and impact. Yet, amid the intensity of competition, only a select few will emerge victorious, their ideas resonating with judges and peers alike.

Step 3: GLOBAL ACCELERATOR

As the summer unfolds, anticipation mounts as these aspiring changemakers converge in the vibrant city of London, UK, for our prestigious Global Accelerator. Over the course of two transformative weeks, they immerse themselves in a world of learning and collaboration, rubbing shoulders with world-class experts and coaches who fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.

Step 4: GLOBAL FINALS

Experience the pinnacle of innovation and impact at the Hult Prize Global Finals, where six visionary teams take center stage to pitch their transformative social ventures to a panel of esteemed judges. With the coveted US $1,000,000 Hult Prize on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher.