Mentors’ Study Abroad presents Hult Prize at ULAB 2025/26, powered by Rustic Eatery, Fresh Anonna and Gold Kinen, in association with Swan Group and supported by the ULAB School of Business, is set to host its highly anticipated Grand Finale on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) campus.

After months of rigorous competition and challenges, nine finalist teams have emerged to compete in the ultimate round for a total prize pool of BDT 130,000. The finalist teams are Team Grevo, Team Tylus, Team Indalo, Team Quadrophenia, Team Eco Revolt, Team SALVADOR, Team PawCheck, Team Bitonic and Team She-Warriors. These teams represent the most promising social enterprises of the season, each offering solutions aimed at addressing pressing global challenges through entrepreneurship and sustainability.

The Grand Finale will serve as the culminating platform where these finalist teams will present their refined business models, social impact strategies and scalability plans before an esteemed panel. The event marks a defining moment in the Hult Prize journey at ULAB.The successful execution of Hult Prize at ULAB 2025/26 has been made possible through the support of an extensive network of partners. Food Partners include Krave Kitchen, with Koryori serving as the Snacks Partner, and AMA Coffee and Mukhe Now as Refreshment Partners. Tea Partner Kazi & Kazi Tea and Hydration Partner FUEL Hydration Powder ensured participant well-being throughout the journey. Water Partner Akij Drinking Water and Soft Drinks Partner Clemon contributed to event hospitality.

Additional support has been provided by Fashion Partner Twelve Clothing, Merchandise Partner Artico, Gift Partner Snowdrops, Brownie Partner Melting Delights, Dessert Partners Popular Treat, Nerdy Beans and Dacca Delights, Jute Bag Partner Beauty Booth, and Lapel Pin Partner COATPIN BD. Documentation Partner Lumiere Moments, PR Partner PR4U, and Radio Partner Radio Carnival have played key roles in amplifying the event’s reach and engagement.

The event is further strengthened by its Media Partners, including Jamuna TV as Broadcast Media Partner; Infogram and JhalmuriNews as Digital Outreach Partners; Bangla Telegraph, The Front Page, The Bayline Journal and The Positive One as Online Media Partners; The Daily Inqilab as Digital Bangla Media Partner; Bangla Tribune as Online Bangla Media Partner; The Business Standard as Print and Digital Media Partner; and TBS Graduates as Youth Engagement Partner.

As the competition reaches its climax, the Grand Finale of Hult Prize at ULAB 2025/26 promises to be a landmark event where ideas turn into action and the next generation of changemakers rises to lead with innovation and impact.