The inaugural edition of the Hult Prize at Premier University marked a historic milestone as the Grand Final of the 2025–26 season took place on 26 February 2026 in Chattogram. Bringing the globally renowned platform for student entrepreneurship to campus for the very first time, the competition created an inspiring space for young innovators to present scalable, impact-driven startup ideas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The journey began with the Abstract Round, held from 2nd to 14th February, where aspiring teams submitted summaries of their startup concepts. After a competitive evaluation process, seven outstanding teams advanced to the Grand Final: CROWN2CROPS, Green-Thread, Oryzablock, AgroBridge, SeeHope, Nirjona, and ThinkReverse. At the finale, each team delivered a compelling pitch presentation, showcasing innovative solutions designed to address real-world challenges through sustainable business models.

A total prize pool of BDT 10,000 was awarded to the Top 3 teams. Emerging as the Champion, ThinkReverse secured the title and will now represent Premier University at the Hult Prize National Level, competing against leading university teams from across Bangladesh. CROWN2CROPS earned the position of 1st Runner-Up, while Nirjona was recognized as the 2nd Runner-Up for their outstanding performance.

As the first-ever edition of the Hult Prize at Premier University, the 2025–26 Grand Final stands as a proud achievement for the campus, celebrating innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial excellence while opening the door for students to compete on the national and global stage for the ultimate USD 1 million seed funding opportunity.