The Hult Prize is going to be held for the third time at Textile Engineering College, Noakhali. The Hult Prize is an international social entrepreneurship competition that aims to inspire students to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and innovate solutions to social problems. The competition is conducted in collaboration with the United Nations and the Hult International Business School.
as the campus director for this year’s Hult Prize On-Campus program at TECN. The core committee held organizing committee registrations from November 28 to December 3, followed by interviews on December 5-6. The campus director and core committee of the competition indicated that the organizing committee would be formed by announcing the interview results very soon. They also said this will mark the beginning of the main activities of this year’s Hult Prize at TECN.
In the previous season of the Hult Prize at TECN, around 80+ participants across 19 teams showcased their entrepreneurial spirit. After the first round, 9 teams advanced to the semifinal round, and later, 5 teams were selected for the grand finale following an intense competition in the semifinals. The final round witnessed a fierce battle of ideas, where Team ‘The Axiom’ emerged as the champion.
The event was guided by experienced judges from various sectors, ensuring a high standard of evaluation.
Judges Panel:
Abstract Submission Round:
- Md. Abdullah Maamun
LEAD
Skills and Opportunities for Youth
Employment and Entrepreneurship
(SOYEE) Program
Plan International, Bangladesh
- Md. Imtiazur Rahman
Chief Operaations Officer (COO)
Responsible for Apparel &
Equipment division, GROUP QA
Semifinal Round:
- Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Bhuiyan
Director-Finance, Grants, and Administration
The Asia Foundation
- Aparna Barma,SHRM-SCP
Director HR and OD
Plan International, Bangladesh
- Md. Shahed Hasan
Event Coordinator at Future Icon
Regional Finalist of Dhaka, Hult Prize 2022
Regional Finalist of Kolkata, Hult Prize 2021
Final Round:
- Pulak Chandra Guha Paul
Senior Manager, Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Bhuiyan
Director-Finance, Grants, and Administration
The Asia Foundation
- Abdullah Nur Uddin
Lecturer, Technical
Textile Engineering College, Noakhali
The previous season was supported by various sponsors from all over the country. ‘Pubali Bank PLC’ as the banking partner, ‘Sei Rongh’, ‘Arte Amore’, and ‘Toaseen’ are as gift partners, ‘Brightskills’ is the skilled partner, ‘Shokti+’ as the nutrition partner, ‘JOBLETIC’ as a strategic partner, ‘Texbot Hub’ as a technical partner, ‘The Daily Campus’ and ‘Chalaman New York’ are as media partner. They played a vital role in making the event successful.
The Campus Director and Core Committee members are hopeful about presenting a program this year that surpasses the previous one. With the addition of innovative elements, they are committed to delivering an extraordinary experience for all participants and attendees.
