The Hult Prize at Samriddhi College for the academic year 2024/25 concluded successfully, showcasing the power of student innovation in addressing global challenges. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the event encouraged participants to develop sustainable business solutions under the theme “UNLIMITED,” promoting unrestricted, purpose-driven creativity.

Led by Campus Director Pranjal Kharel, the event was organized by a dynamic team including Binisha Basnet, Sushant Dhungel, Ishika Khadka, Subekshya Kharel, Sajin Shrestha, Lishan Acharya, Dikshya Thapa, Sabnam Adhikari, Kshitij Dahal, Ukesh Prajapati, and Sangam Bakhunchhe. Their collaborative efforts ensured a well-executed and inspiring competition.

Outstanding teams delivered compelling pitches:

• Starstrike Squad won the competition.
• Dream Builders and The Pirates took the first and second runner-up positions, respectively.
• Team Junkiri received the Best Pitch award for their powerful presentation.

The judging panel – Pryash Pokharel (CEO, Digipal Technology), Suman Maharjan (Director of Operations, Fusemachines), and Neeraj Pradhan (Co-founder, Skill Square) – offered valuable feedback rooted in industry experience, enriching the participants’ learning journey.

Sponsors including Ather Nepal, Deego Nepal, Nhu Designs, and Vision Cart significantly contributed to the event’s vibrant and professional environment, reinforcing their commitment to youth innovation.

Overall, the event went beyond being a competition – it was a transformative experience, helping students refine their ideas and instilling in them the confidence and creativity to become future changemakers.