In-Class Marketing: Introducing the Hult Prize to Students

Introduction

The Hult Prize at NCKU continues to expand its presence on campus, presenting the world’s largest student competition in social entrepreneurship—often called the “Nobel Prize for Students.” With $1 million USD in annual prize funding, the program empowers students to launch real startups, gain mentorship, and join a global network of changemakers.

This year’s theme, UNLIMITED Impact, invites students to design innovative solutions addressing global challenges while developing entrepreneurial skills through workshops and events.

Class Visit Timeline

From September 22 to 26, the Hult Prize committee carried out a series of in-class marketing sessions across NCKU, presenting the competition directly to students with the support of professors.

September 23 (Tuesday)

Morning (10:00–10:20), A9-405, Professor Chiu Shih-Feng: Minnie and Cody introduced the Hult Prize.

Afternoon, Professor Chang Yu-Yu’s class: Eugene, Jayvis, and Cody presented, demonstrating strong teamwork.

September 24 (Wednesday)

Morning (10:10), A9E2500, Professor Cheng Kuang-You: Eugene, Bryant, and Isa delivered the session.

Afternoon (15:10–15:20), Professor Yi Li-Hsiang’s class: Minnie and Eugene engaged students with an interactive session.

September 25 (Thursday)

Afternoon (13:10), R6-009, Professor Kuo Ya-Hui: Eugene and Cody highlighted the opportunities offered by the Hult Prize.

September 26 (Friday)

Afternoon (14:00–14:10), I5-015, Professor Joel Floyd Stocker: a larger committee group showcased collective effort.

Late Afternoon (16:20–16:30), F3-121, Professor Kim C. K. Lee: Yuki, Minnie, and Cody concluded the week’s marketing activities.

Through these coordinated visits across multiple classrooms, departments, and time slots, the committee reached a wide range of students, reflecting their dedication to building awareness of the Hult Prize at NCKU.

In-Class Marketing Content

The presentations focused on introducing students to the Hult Prize, covering:

• What is the Hult Prize?

• A global competition for student social entrepreneurs, offering recognition and $1 million USD in seed funding.

• Why Join?

• Opportunities to launch a startup, pitch globally, receive mentorship, and join an international network.

• How It Works

• Form a team of 2–4, tackle a global challenge, and progress through campus qualifiers, national competitions, incubators, and the global finals.

The committee also outlined this year’s program timeline, including workshops, abstract submission, mentorship week, and the final campus competition scheduled for December 20.

Latest Update

The registration phase has successfully closed, marking a milestone for the committee’s efforts and setting the stage for the next phase: guiding participants through team formation and preparing them for upcoming workshops and the final competition.

Conclusion

The completion of in-class marketing sessions reflects the committee’s dedication to spreading the Hult Prize at NCKU and supporting student engagement. With registration concluded, the focus now shifts to team development, workshop preparation, and reinforcing the Hult Prize brand on campus, ensuring continued recognition and active participation among students.