EF Hult Prize

Open now EF Hult Prize Foundation United States

Equity

$1 million seed investment for one winning team, for about 10% equity

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Year long student startup competition for SDG ventures, with $1 million for the winner
Who can apply: Teams of 2 to 4 students
Every member in a degree programme
Every member 18 or older by 28 Feb 2027
A for-profit startup serving a UN SDG
When you can apply: Open nowNo fixed deadline
How to apply: Register your team online. Compete on campus or through the Open Application.
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Run by: International programmes

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