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This guidebook contains all the important resources you will need to help your startup during the post-investment stage as you progress. So keep this space bookmarked!
Code of conduct
Please read through this carefully, as it lays out important rules we all must follow.
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Access to industry experts
Our expert directory gives you access to EF Hult Prize's network of experienced professionals who support portfolio startups across a wide range of industries and business functions. Whether you need guidance on fundraising, product development, marketing, legal considerations, operations, or scaling your venture, you can browse the directory to identify experts whose experience aligns with your needs and reach out to them for advice.
How to access your funds?
The EF Hult Prize grant provides milestone-based funding to support the development and growth of your startup. Funds are released as your team achieves agreed-upon milestones and demonstrates progress toward building a sustainable business. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Please review the EF Hult Prize grant requirements and funding process section carefully before requesting funds.
Media and communications
When you have a milestone or exciting news, tell us!
Share your startup's milestones, achievements, and exciting updates with the EF Hult Prize community through by emailing us at hpbrand@hultprize.org. Whether it's a major milestone or a story worth celebrating, the EF Hult Prize team can help amplify your journey through global communications and promotional opportunities.
Workspace setup
Workspace setup
These are the tools that are used for communication and portfolio operations:
- Slack will be used as the main communication platform.
- Google Drive will be the main workspace to share resources, milestones documents, videos and other relevant files.
Action Items:
Download & Join Slack - You will receive invitation emails .
Make sure all of your team members successfully join the new Slack and let us know by dropping a message on your startup channel there.
Google Drive - You will receive invitation emails soon.
Access and bookmark your Google Drive folder. Move relevant files here as it is your new startup workspace.
Create your Startup Linktree QR code and share the link with us via Slack
Linktree is a user-friendly social media reference landing page that drives traffic and takes engagements to all your social networks and websites. This is a great opportunity for your startup and is simple to do within no time! We will be using this more now. Watch a tutorial here to create your startup linktree
Contact us
Email communication may include submitting seed capital proposal, request of funds Invoices, milestone plans etc. All important documents must be emailed to: portfolio@hultprize.org
Slack
This is the main channel of communication, you will see the Portfolio Team online. We aim to respond within 2-4 working days and during our office hours.
1) Designated EF Hult Prize winners groups
- Homeroom communication for quick updates
- Platform to communicate with the community and share updates.
2) Startup private groups
- Individual startup group for private communication
- Case-by-case assistance regarding milestone investments
- Includes: Startup founders, Portfolio Analyst
3) Community Channels +
Please avoid messaging or calling us through private WhatsApp or Instagram
FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions about the EF Hult Prize Portfolio Support System, including communication, expert support, milestone reporting, funding requests, due diligence, finance, and media opportunities. This section is designed to help you quickly navigate key processes and access the information you need throughout your startup journey.
Browse the FAQs and explore the linked sections throughout this guide for more detailed information and step-by-step guidance.