Igniting Nigerian Ingenuity for Global Impact!
Join the world's largest student competition and build a for-profit social enterprise that solves the planet's most pressing challenges.
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the world's largest student startup competition arrives at your doorstep
Through the Hult Prize annual competition, students build, scale, and pitch innovative startups, with the winning team receiving $1M USD in funding to take their business to the next leve
40+
participating institutions
200+
student startups
1000+
student enterpreneurs
1
national winner
We Are Hult Prize Nigeria
Catalyzing Social Innovation in Nigeria
The Hult Prize challenges university students to solve pressing global issues through scalable, sustainable social enterprises. In Nigeria, we provide a vital platform for future leaders to develop impactful, purpose-driven ventures, fostering a national community dedicated to profit with purpose and driving significant socio-economic transformation.
Why Hult Prize?
The Hult Prize is more than a competition; it is a dedicated pipeline designed to transform student ideas into investment-ready global ventures. Here is how we empower the next generation of Nigerian change-makers:
Mentorship and Network
World Class mentorship
Gain direct access to Nigeria's top entrepreneurs, CEOs, and social innovators. Build critical relationships that will fast-track your venture from a campus concept to a market-ready company.
Seed funding and investment
Launch your enterprise
Compete directly for the $1 Million global seed investment and significant local funding opportunities. This is your chance to secure the capital required to turn your purpose-driven idea into a profit-making reality.
global reach and impact
Beyond the Campus
Compete directly for the $1 Million global seed investment and significant local funding opportunities. This is your chance to secure the capital required to turn your purpose-driven idea into a profit-making reality.
Level Up Your Idea
The Nigerian Innovation Blueprint
The Hult Prize is your launchpad to tackle real-world problems right here in Nigeria. We've mapped out key sectors demanding urgent, creative solutions. These are not just challenges—they are billion-naira opportunities and potential markets ripe for social enterprise and technological disruption by innovators like you.
Precision Agriculture
Optimizating yields via data
Cold Chain Logistics
Reducing Post-Harvest Loss
Vocational Skill Platforms
Bridging the skills gap
Local Language Learning
Digital tools for indigenous languages
Off-Grid Solar Solutions
Powering unconnected communities
Waste-to-Wealth
Recycling and upcycling solutions
Water Quality Monitoring
Accessible testing and purification
Micro-Lending for SMEs
Access to capital
Telemedicine for Rural Areas
Remote Diagnostics
Drug Authenticity Tech
Combatting counterfeit medicine
Digital ID Verification
Secure, accessible identity
Last-Mile Delivery Solutions
Efficient urban and inter-state delivery
Public Transit Mapping
Real-Time tracking and routing for buses/keke
Affordable Housing Tech
Sustainable and low cost housing, easier renting
Digital Arts Marketplace
Monetizing local creative content
Insights, Stories, and Innovation!
Dive into the journeys of our finalists, learn best practices for social entrepreneurship in Nigeria, and get expert advice on developing your for-profit, for-people, and for-planet venture.
Our Ecosystem of Impact
Founders, mentors, and investors;
Join Nigeria's premier platform for social innovation. Compete for seed funding, share your expertise, or discover the next billion-naira startup built to solve African challenges.
The Hult Prize Gospel
Victorious Shout-out from a Hult Prize Testator!
Hult Prize was by far one of the most amazing and fulfilling thing I ever had to do in my four years in University. It brought me the most amazing family and opportunities and I will be forever grateful for it
Olamide Oso
Campus Director, Covenant University
2023 - 2025
