Mansoura University is set to host the Egyptian national finals for the Hult Prize on Monday, May 11, 2026. The event marks one of the largest student entrepreneurship gatherings in the country, bringing together emerging startups from across Egypt to compete for a spot in the global finals.
Quick Facts
- Event: Hult Prize Egypt National Finals
- Participants: 60+ startups from 40 universities
- Global Grand Prize: $1 million USD in funding
- Host: Mansoura University
Mansoura University Dominates Qualifiers
The competition will see over 60 startups, representing nearly 40 Egyptian universities, present their ideas to an international judging panel. The winning team will advance to represent Egypt in the global finals in London in September 2026, where they will compete for the $1 million grand prize.
In a notable showing, Mansoura University has secured 10 spots in the national finals, the largest number from any single participating Egyptian university. This accomplishment underscores the university’s growing influence within the student innovation ecosystem.
Dr. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, stated that hosting the event reflects the trust the institution has gained locally and internationally. He emphasized the university’s commitment to creating a supportive educational environment that helps students transform their ideas into viable, globally competitive projects.
“This achievement reflects our students’ ability to provide innovative solutions to contemporary challenges,” Dr. Khater added. “It confirms the success of the university’s system in supporting entrepreneurial ideas and turning them into applicable models.”
Building a Pipeline for Global Competition
Dr. Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research, described the Hult Prize as an integrated international platform for developing young entrepreneurs. He noted that the high number of qualifying teams from Mansoura signals the university’s success in fostering a culture of innovation that connects scientific research with practical application.
The university will continue to provide technical support and training to its participating teams to help them develop their concepts into scalable businesses. The qualifying projects from Mansoura University span diverse fields, including health, agriculture, technology, and sustainability.
A Track Record of Success
This year’s performance builds on Mansoura University’s established history with the competition. In the 2024 finals, a project from the university reached the global top six.
Furthermore, the Hult Prize Campus Director at Mansoura University was recognized among the top five campus directors across the Middle East and North Africa for 2025, highlighting the strength of the program’s local organization and leadership.
About Hult Prize
The Hult Prize is recognized as the world’s largest student competition for social entrepreneurship. Held in partnership with the United Nations, it engages over 200,000 students from more than 130 countries annually. Often called the “Nobel Prize for students,” the competition awards the winning team with $1 million in funding to launch their social enterprise.
Source: Dostor
