This guide helps campus organizers and student leaders explain EF Hult Prize to fellow students in a way that is easy to understand and exciting to share.

A simple way to explain EF Hult Prize

EF Hult Prize is the largest global startup competition for university students. It challenges students to solve real social or environmental problems through business.

Students work in teams, develop their ideas, and pitch their solutions for the chance to move through the competition and win $1M USD in seed funding.

What to focus on when talking to your friends

When explaining the EF Hult Prize to your peers, keep it simple and focus on why it matters:

• it is a chance to build something meaningful
• it helps turn ideas into action
• it is open to students from different backgrounds and disciplines
• it gives practical experience, not just theory
• it connects students to a global community

How to make it approachable

Different students will connect with EF Hult Prize for different reasons

For students interested in entrepreneurship or innovation, highlight:

• building a venture
• pitching an idea
• gaining entrepreneurial experience
• working on something beyond classroom

For students interested in social impact:

• solving real challenges
• building solutions with purpose
• creating something that could genuinely help people, environment etc.

For students who are unsure, reassure them that:

• they do not need the perfect idea at the start
• they have to work in a team
• students from many disciplines can contribute
• the experience is valuable even if they do not win

Sample talking points

• If you have ever wanted to build something that solves a real problem, EF Hult Prize is a great place to start.
• You do not need a finished startup - just a meaningful problem and a team willing to work on it.
• It is one of those opportunities where you learn by actually doing.
• It is a good fit for students who care about impact, innovation, and leadership.

Example for group chats or student club promotion

If you have an idea you care about - or want to build one with a team - EF Hult Prize is a great opportunity to explore entrepreneurship and impact in a practical way.

What to do next

After introducing EF Hult Prize to friends, encourage your friends to:

• learn more about the competition process
• check eligibility and submission details
• join an event or workshop
• connect with other interested students