06/03/2026
𝗛𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘅 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺
The inaugural edition of the Hult Prize at Premier University marked a significant milestone as the Grand Final of the 2025–26 season was held on 26 February 2026 in Chattogram. The globally recognized student entrepreneurship platform, Hult Prize, was hosted on the campus for the first time, providing a dynamic platform for young innovators to present scalable startup ideas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The competition began with an Abstract Round from 2 to 14 February, where teams submitted summaries of their startup concepts. Following a competitive selection process, seven teams advanced to the Grand Final: CROWN2CROPS, Green-Thread, Oryzablock, AgroBridge, SeeHope, Nirjona, and ThinkReverse, each presenting innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges through sustainable business models.
At the finale, ThinkReverse emerged as the Champion, securing the top prize and earning the opportunity to represent Premier University at the Hult Prize National Level against leading university teams across Bangladesh. CROWN2CROPS finished as the 1st Runner-Up, while Nirjona claimed the 2nd Runner-Up position. A total prize pool of BDT 10,000 was awarded to the top three teams. As the first-ever edition of the Hult Prize at Premier University, the event celebrated student innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence, opening the door for participants to advance toward the global stage and compete for the prestigious USD 1 million seed funding opportunity.