Empower
Giving every team the opportunity to pitch their idea and be heard.
2026–2027 · National Cheng Kung University
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Empower. Resource. Achieve. The world's largest student startup competition, run right here at NCKU, where your idea can grow into a real venture.
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What is Hult Prize?
The world’s largest student startup competition.
Hult Prize challenges students to build for-profit startups that solve real social and environmental problems. Teams get entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and the chance to compete for funding.
Hult Prize at NCKU is the campus edition of that competition. We give students at National Cheng Kung University a place to develop an idea, build a team, and pitch it to judges.
The world’s largest student startup competition
Our Vision
We want Hult Prize E.R.A. at NCKU to be the place where a student idea turns into a real social venture.
Complete all core programmes by December 2026.
Engage 20+ student teams, including at least 5 Taiwanese teams.
Support every team to reach the prototype stage of their project.
Deepen collaboration with NCKU faculty across many departments.
Partner with professors to offer academic incentives.
Grow at least one student-led idea into a long-term social venture.
A Global Movement
One challenge. A world of changemakers.
Hult Prize is the world’s largest student startup competition, challenging young people to build for-profit startups that create measurable social and environmental impact.
NCKU joins changemakers across the globe
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Our Story
From a bold question to a global movement.
Every chapter of the Hult Prize story began with someone who believed business could be a force for good.
- The mission
One million to change the world
Hult Prize inspires students to solve the world’s biggest challenges through the power of business.
- The competition
Build, scale, and pitch
Through the annual competition, students build, scale, and pitch startups. The winning team receives $1M USD in funding to grow their business.
- The impact
Measurable social and environmental good
Teams create startups that deliver measurable social and environmental impact, supported by entrepreneurship education and investment.
- The community
A global network of changemakers
Compete, mentor, sponsor, or support the next generation of changemakers across 130+ participating countries.
- Now at NCKU
Why it matters
Because the next venture that changes the world could start with a single team on our campus this year.
Our Mission
Three pillars guide everything we do.
A clear, supportive experience that helps students turn ideas into action, grounded in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Resource
Providing tools through workshops, events, and dedicated mentorship.
Achieve
Equipping students with the confidence to create real-world solutions.
Why Join
More than a competition.
One semester of building, pitching, and learning that can shape what you do next.
Learn by doing
Turn theory into a real venture through hands-on workshops and building.
Global network
Connect with founders, mentors, and changemakers across the world.
Expert mentorship
1-on-1 coaching from mentors, alumni, and professors who have been there.
Startup experience
Build a company from problem to prototype in a single semester.
International exposure
Win the campus final and represent NCKU on the regional and global stage.
Real social impact
Create ventures measured by the good they do, aligned to the UN Global Goals.
Leadership growth
Lead a team, own decisions, and grow the confidence to pitch to anyone.
Career momentum
Gain a standout story, portfolio, and community that opens doors.
The Programme Journey
Eight steps from idea to the world stage.
Eight stages take you from a first idea to the pitch. Finish them and you will have built something real.
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Registration
Form your team and step into the arena.
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Workshops
Sharpen your model, story, and numbers.
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Mentorship
Get coached by mentors and alumni.
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Prototype
Turn your idea into something real.
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Pitch
Tell your story with clarity and fire.
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Campus Final
Compete for the NCKU crown.
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Regionals
Represent NCKU on the regional stage.
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Global Stage
Compete for a place on the world stage.
Programme Timeline
Programme Timeline
A quick look at the key dates and activities for this year’s programme.
September 2026
Registration opens- Sep 7: Registration opens for all student teams.
- Club Fair: meet the committee and learn about the programme on campus.
- Sep 19: Introduction to Hult Prize and ideation. Form your team and start networking.
October 2026
Workshops- Oct 3: Workshop 1. Business Model Canvas, marketing, and financial plan.
- Oct 17: Workshop 2. Pitching practice and Business Model Canvas review.
- Oct 24: Reminder that the preliminary rounds are coming up.
November 2026
Submissions and prelims- Nov 12: Pitch deck submission opens.
- Nov 14: Preliminary rounds.
- Nov 21: Advancing teams announced.
- Nov 28: Workshop 3. Prototype development.
December 2026
Final pitch- Dec 11 to 13: Mentorship Bootcamp. One-on-one coaching with mentors, alumni, and professors.
- Dec 19: Final Pitch Competition. The winning team advances to the Hult Prize regionals.
News and Updates
The latest from Hult Prize at NCKU.
Announcements, events, and updates for participants. Check here for the newest information about the programme.
EventSep 12, 2026
Committee Training
The committee completed a photo session and strengthened its collaboration for the season.
EventSep 13, 2026
Club Fair
The committee met students at Club Fair and introduced the Hult Prize programme on campus.
EventSep 19, 2026
Introduction to Hult Prize
Students attended an introduction session, learned about the competition, and began forming teams.
WorkshopOct 3, 2026
Workshop 1
Participants explored social entrepreneurship and developed their early venture ideas together.
WorkshopOct 17, 2026
Workshop 2
Participants practiced storytelling and refined their ideas through discussion and feedback.
Competition
From registration to your final pitch.
Everything your team needs to enter the arena, sharpen your idea, and submit a pitch that stands out.
Join the challenge
Registration
Basic Eligibility
- Every team member must currently be enrolled in a degree-seeking programme at a university.
- Teams have 3 to 4 members.
- At least one team member must be 18 or older.
Why join Hult Prize at NCKU?
You get to test an idea against a real problem and see how far it can go. Along the way you will run workshops with alumni and mentors, build entrepreneurial and leadership skills, and learn to present your idea clearly and with confidence. It is a practical way to build something that matters, with a team behind you.
Pitch deck
Submission
The pitch deck is the last thing your team submits. It is where you explain your idea, the problem you are solving, and how your business works, clearly and concisely.
Introduce your team and what brings you together.
Explain the problem and why it matters.
Show your solution, its impact, and how it can grow.
Cover teamwork and how the business stays viable.
Our Impact at NCKU
Built on campus. Measured in momentum.
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Memories
The moments that make the movement.
From the first club fair to the final award ceremony: a season of late nights, breakthroughs, and celebration.
Committee Training
Club Fair
Introduction to Hult Prize
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
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Award CeremonyOfficial Photos Coming Soon
Last Year Recap
A look back at last year's journey.
Six stages, one season. Follow the story of last year's Hult Prize at NCKU programme, from the first introduction all the way to the final.
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INTRODUCTION
Sep 27, 2025
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WORKSHOP 1
Oct 11, 2025
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WORKSHOP 2
Oct 25, 2025
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WORKSHOP 3
Nov 8, 2025
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TAIWAN FORUM
Dec 6, 2025
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FINAL
Dec 20, 2025
Hall of Fame
Champions who turned ideas into ventures.
Every year adds a new name. These are the teams whose bold thinking grew into real, measurable impact.
Campus ChampionOnCampus Program 2025 - 2026
FAST
A solution that converts corn agriculture waste into biodegradable menstrual pads, addressing plastic waste reduction, menstrual health accessibility, and farmer income generation.
Campus ChampionOnCampus Program 2025 - 2026
Glucoluco
A smart diabetes management system integrating continuous glucose monitoring, automated insulin delivery, and real time caregiver support.
Campus ChampionOnCampus Program 2025 - 2026
WiggleWise
A wearable based system supporting children with ADHD through daily behavior monitoring and early intervention insights.
Voices from Hult
What this experience feels like.
“Hult Prize helped me take an idea I kept putting off and actually build it with a team.”
Meet the Committee
The people making it happen.
A team of students who chose to build something bigger than themselves, and can’t wait to meet you.
Aaron Keith
Campus Director
Vincent
Vice Campus Director
Bianca
Secretary
Panida
Treasurer
Cecilia
Event Planner
Grisvian
Event Planner
David
Logistics & IT
Richelle
Academic Director
Johan
Academic Director
Celine
PR & Sponsorships
Ferdinand
PR & Sponsorships
Tian Tian
PR & Sponsorships
Rivan
Marketing & Creative
Pear
Marketing & Creative
Felita
Marketing & Creative
Partners & Sponsors
Powered by people who believe in bold ideas.
We’re building a coalition of universities, sponsors, and mission-aligned organisations. Want to shape the next generation of founders with us?
University Partners
Academic collaboration across NCKU departments.
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Sponsors
Organisations powering the programme.
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NGO & Community
Mission-aligned partners driving impact.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Hult Prize at NCKU programme.
Any currently enrolled university student in a degree-seeking programme can take part. Teams have 3 to 4 members, and we encourage a mix of departments and backgrounds.