Hult Prize at Kuet 2026 unites youth innovators
The on-campus round of the 2026 edition of the Hult Prize Foundation was successfully organised at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) in collaboration with Spectrum, bringing together youth innovators from universities across Bangladesh to present socially impactful start-up ideas.
Hult Prize at Kuet 2026 unites youth innovators
The on-campus round of the 2026 edition of the Hult Prize Foundation was successfully organised at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) in collaboration with Spectrum, bringing together youth innovators from universities across Bangladesh to present socially impactful start-up ideas.
The campus round was led by Campus Director Audrita M. Hasan, with Deputy Campus Directors Adib Muttaki and S. M. Mohaimenuzzaman, who coordinated the competition, mentorship activities and overall event execution.
More than 40 teams from 22 universities nationwide registered for the competition, making it one of the largest student-led entrepreneurship gatherings on campus this year. Participants pitched sustainable business solutions addressing real-world social and economic challenges, aligned with the global mission of youth-driven impact entrepreneurship.
Following a competitive pitching round and rigorous evaluation, the final results were announced:
- Champion — Team Eureka
- 1st Runner-Up — Team Deq
- 2nd Runner-Up — Team Repeat
The competition featured a prize pool of BDT 10,000 and was evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, including Md. Anik Islam, Region Head at Marico Bangladesh Ltd; S. M. Nafiul Hossain, Innovation & Start-up Mentor and Sports-Tech Entrepreneur; and MD Imran Hossain, Managing Director of RoseTech Solutions Ltd.
Beyond the competition, the organising committee emphasised community engagement and social responsibility. As part of its CSR initiative, the organisers arranged a special outreach programme titled “হাতটা বাড়িয়ে দাও” on 16 December in collaboration with the National Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted Bangladesh and Spectrum. The event brought together physically challenged and visually impaired individuals to celebrate inclusion and empathy, reinforcing the message that true success lies in moving forward together.
The event was supported by a wide range of partners, including Power Sponsor Mithai; Strategic Partner Marico; Merchandise Partner M.A Computers; Outreach Partner Tickify; Broadcast Partner Jamuna Television; T-shirt Partner D-Box Sports Complex; Print & Media Partner The Business Standard; Beverage Partner Sunquick; Online Media Partner Barta; Youth Engagement Partner TBS Graduates; On-Campus Media Partner KUET Radio; and Mentor Partner Wander Woman.
Through participation in global platforms such as the Hult Prize, KUET continues to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and socially responsible leadership among students. The event reflected the growing momentum of Bangladesh’s university start-up ecosystem, where young innovators are working not only to build businesses but also to address pressing societal challenges.
