Hult Prize @ NCKU

Hult Prize at NCKU

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

September 1st

Open Registration

Launch of the Hult Prize at NCKU competition sign-ups for the new season.

September 13th

Committee Training Workshop & Internal Welcome Dinner

Skills and teamwork training for committee members, followed by an internal bonding dinner.

September 16th - 17th

Hult Prize at the NCKU Club Fair

Campus booth to introduce Hult Prize to students and encourage participation.

September 27th

Public Introduction to Hult Prize Event

Open event with team formation, past winners’ stories, and networking — first major student engagement.

October 11th

Workshop 1: Model Business Canvas - UN 2.0 Ref

Ideation, SDG alignment, and problem-solution fit, with hands-on group activities and a guided canvas walkthrough.

October 25th

Workshop 2: Finance & Marketing - UN 2.0 Ref

Business feasibility, budgeting basics, go-to-market strategies, and audience-building tips.

November 8th

Workshop 3: Pitching & Storytelling - UN 2.0 Ref

Public speaking, storytelling structure, and delivery practice for competition pitches.

November 15th

Team Registration Deadline

Final day for teams to officially register for the competition.

November 15th - 20th

Abstract Submission

Participating teams submit a written summary of their business idea, problem statement, and proposed solution for preliminary review.

December 6th

Cross-University Collaboration Workshop

Joint workshop with teams from other universities in Taiwan or the Asia-Pacific region to share ideas, exchange feedback, and network.

December 6th - 20th

Mentorship Week

One-on-one coaching sessions with mentors, alumni, or professors to refine business models, pitching strategies, and overall presentation quality before the final.

December 20th

Final Competition

Top teams pitch to a panel of judges; the winning team advances to the Hult Prize Regionals.

September 1st

Open Registration

Launch of the Hult Prize at NCKU competition sign-ups for the new season.

September 13th

Committee Training Workshop & Internal Welcome Dinner

Skills and teamwork training for committee members, followed by an internal bonding dinner.

September 16th - 17th

Hult Prize at the NCKU Club Fair

Campus booth to introduce Hult Prize to students and encourage participation.

September 27th

Public Introduction to Hult Prize Event

Open event with team formation, past winners’ stories, and networking — first major student engagement.

October 11th

Workshop 1: Model Business Canvas - UN 2.0 Ref

Ideation, SDG alignment, and problem-solution fit, with hands-on group activities and a guided canvas walkthrough.

October 25th

Workshop 2: Finance & Marketing - UN 2.0 Ref

Business feasibility, budgeting basics, go-to-market strategies, and audience-building tips.

November 8th

Workshop 3: Pitching & Storytelling - UN 2.0 Ref

Public speaking, storytelling structure, and delivery practice for competition pitches.

November 15th

Team Registration Deadline

Final day for teams to officially register for the competition.

November 15th - 20th

Abstract Submission

Participating teams submit a written summary of their business idea, problem statement, and proposed solution for preliminary review.

December 6th

Cross-University Collaboration Workshop

Joint workshop with teams from other universities in Taiwan or the Asia-Pacific region to share ideas, exchange feedback, and network.

December 6th - 20th

Mentorship Week

One-on-one coaching sessions with mentors, alumni, or professors to refine business models, pitching strategies, and overall presentation quality before the final.

December 20th

Final Competition

Top teams pitch to a panel of judges; the winning team advances to the Hult Prize Regionals.

Registration

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 @ NCKU?

Every great idea begins with a question. Hult Prize at NCKU is where that question becomes action. It offers students the chance to take a problem they care about and transform it into a solution that matters. Throughout the journey, participants receive mentorship, attend workshops designed to build entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and gain experience in presenting ideas with clarity and confidence.

The program is not only about competition but also about growth. Students work in teams, learn to navigate challenges, and discover how their ideas can create measurable impact. For the winning team, the journey continues to the National Round, with the possibility of advancing to the Global Accelerator and ultimately competing for one million US dollars in seed funding. More importantly, every participant becomes part of a global community of innovators proving that students at NCKU have the power to shape a better world.

Our Team

Eugene

Bryant

Isa

Annabel

Kassandra & Yuki

Jayvis

Yi-an

Ayu & Natashya

Riko & Cody

FAQs

Teams must consist of 2 to 4 students. All members must be at least 18 years old by February 28, 2026. Students from any academic level and major are welcome. Teams may include members from different universities, but must represent only one university, with at least one member enrolled there. Participants must be enrolled in a degree program at the time of registration or have graduated between September 2025 and February 2026. Each participant may only join one team.

The winning team at NCKU will receive a cash prize and represent NCKU at the National Round (Taiwan). Beyond advancement, winners will also gain access to mentorship, skill-building workshops, networking opportunities, and recognition as part of the Hult Prize global community. National winners advance to the Digital Incubator, and top-performing teams may continue to the Global Accelerator. Finalists pitch at the Global Finals for the chance to secure USD 1,000,000 in seed funding.

Judges evaluate teams using the official Hult Prize Qualifiers Scorecard, which covers four key areas: ● Team – Complementary skills, clear roles, commitment, and strong communication. ● Idea – Clear understanding of the problem, innovative solution, and integration of user feedback or prototyping. ● Impact – Alignment with at least one SDG, measurable KPIs, and potential for scalable positive impact. ● Business Viability – A realistic business model, path to profitability, and sustainable competitive advantage or disruptive potential. Strong teams will demonstrate cohesion, creativity, and the ability to present a viable for-profit social venture with measurable impact.