The Local Competition is your primary goal and the most significant initiative you prepare. This competition is the core focus of your OnCampus Program, where teams from your university compete for a spot in the next phase of the Hult Prize Competition.

The Requirements to Host a Local Competition

1. Have at least 5 Teams competing comprised of between 2 to 4 Students who meet the eligibility criteria.

2. Have at least 3 Judges.

3. 4 Min Pitch in English & 1 Pitch Deck per Team and 4Min Q&A from the Judging Panel.

4. Host the Local Competition by February 28th, 2025.

5. Report the Local Competition on your Communities Portal within 72 hours after the event takes place.

6. Ensure your Winner/1st Runner-up submits their required documents.

Local Competition Guidelines

• Provide access to the Challenge of the Year to inspire competitors to develop a business idea that addresses the annual challenge.
• Empower Entrepreneurs with the Competitors Guidebook and with the Digital Learning Hub.
• Make sure Judges are aware of their role, empowering them with the Judges Guidebook and with the Scorecard, and understand they have 4Min for Q&A after each 4 Min Startup Pitch, ensuring a thorough understanding of the Hult Prize Foundation & OnCampus Program.

Local Competition Startups Registration

• All startups must register through our **Competitor Registration Form (**whether they are competing at their Local Competition or through Open Application).
• Startups will receive an email with instructions on how to do so after completing their Registration Form.
• Once there are Startups registered, Campus Directors will have access to the registrations of the startups from their own universities on their Community Portal and will be able to verify those registered under their respective universities. After hosting their Local Competition, Campus Directors will identify the startups who competed, as well as the winner and the 1st and 2nd runners-up.
• All OnCampus Program Startup Winners are required to submit their applications by February 28, after they participate in the Local Competition, ****in order to be invited to the next phase of the competition. 1st and 2nd runners-up, as well as non-winners who wish to be considered, should also apply. While non-winners are encouraged to do so, it is not mandatory for them.

Tips to Host a Local Competition

Although we have provided these recommended tips for hosting a Local Competition, we encourage you to explore your entrepreneurial spirit and infuse the event with your own unique ideas to create an unforgettable experience!

• Pre-Event Preparation