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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Young Innovators Take Centre Stage as Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow' Rolls Through Hyderabad and Bengaluru
Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow' Season 4 has made its way to South India, fuelling a wave of youth-driven innovation. Across the dynamic campuses of Hyderabad and the bustling tech hubs of Bengaluru, students are uniting to envision a brighter future for their communities, armed with empathy, purpose, and the principles of design thinking. Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow 2025' is a nationwide contest designed to inspire students to create innovative solutions to address some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging technology. It will provide INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams to support the incubation of their projects, along with hands-on prototyping, investor connects, and expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty. During the 'Solve for Tomorrow' roadshow at the University of Hyderabad, hundreds of students immersed themselves in a design-thinking workshop, challenging the status quo and uncovering solutions to everyday problems. 'For me, the turning point was when the instructor said, 'There are countless problems in the world, but only a few who take action to solve them,'' said R. Deepika, a Business Analytics student. 'That statement inspired me to become one of those problem-solvers and create meaningful impact.' Mukta, a Healthcare and Hospital Management student, also experienced a shift in perspective. 'This session taught me to think like an entrepreneur. A simple idea can transform the world, and now I'm determined to bring mine to life,' she said. The momentum didn't stop there. At KG Reddy Engineering College in Hyderabad, D. Ganesh Reddy, a BTech Computer Science Engineering student, left the workshop with a clear understanding of how technology can address local challenges. 'The session showed me that student ideas can lead to real-world change if we approach them with curiosity and structure,' he said. Similarly, over 500 students from top institutions like Jain University, Dr. Chandrama Dayanand Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, and Kempowda Institute of Medical Sciences gathered to explore design thinking and innovation in action. 'This workshop opened my eyes to the problems in my own community,' said Joel J, a second-semester BTech student. 'For the first time, I realized I could be the one to solve them.' A Movement for Innovation Across these cities, the workshops have done more than generate ideas—they've sparked confidence. Confidence that young minds, with the right mindset and guidance, can drive transformative change. As 'Solve for Tomorrow' continues its journey across India, it's not just expanding its reach—it's unlocking new possibilities. From Hyderabad to Bengaluru and soon to regions like the North-East, the program is cultivating a future powered by student-led innovation. Applications are open, and the next generation of problem-solvers is already in motion. Let the ideas flow. Samsung Newsroom India: Young Innovators Take Centre Stage as Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow' Rolls Through Hyderabad and Bengaluru
India Today
02-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Got an idea to solve real issues? This challenge offers Rs 1 crore to innovators
Samsung India has officially launched the fourth edition of its flagship CSR initiative, Solve for Tomorrow 2025, calling on young minds across the country to bring forward innovative, tech-based solutions to real-world challenges. The programme, open to students aged 14–22, promises a total grant pool of over Rs 1 crore and extensive mentorship from Samsung leaders, IIT Delhi faculty, and industry initiative spans six months and invites individual and team entries across four focus areas: AI for a Safer and Inclusive Bharat, Future of Health and Well-being, Social Change through Sports and Education Tech, and Environmental Sustainability through Innovation. Applications are open from April 29 to June 30, top four winning teams will each receive an incubation grant of Rs 25 lakh, totalling Rs 1 crore. Additionally, the top 40 teams will get Rs8 lakh and Samsung laptops, while the top 20 will receive Rs 20 lakh each and Samsung ZFlip smartphones. Special accolades such as the Goodwill Award, Young Innovator Award, and Social Media Champion will offer another Rs 4.5 lakh in total prize YOUNG INNOVATORS WITH FUNDING, TRAINING AND GLOBAL EXPOSUREParticipants will benefit from over 82,000 hours of mentorship and training in design thinking, go-to-market strategy, and business planning. The top 100 selected teams (25 per theme) will undergo online training, video pitching, and prototyping exercises, with curated visits to Samsung's research and design facilities in Bengaluru, Noida, and Delhi. The top 20 teams will compete in the grand finale, culminating in investor meets, pitch presentations, and an awards Park, President & CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, stated, 'Solve for Tomorrow encourages students across India to become agents of change, supporting the vision of Digital India through tech-led solutions.'Echoing the sentiment, IIT Delhi Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee noted the initiative's potential to nurture impactful ideas into scalable products that benefit collaborators such as the United Nations and MeitY Startup Hub are also backing the initiative, recognizing its alignment with Sustainable Development Goals and India's 2047 development in the U.S. in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow is now active in 68 countries and has engaged over 3 million youth globally under Samsung's global CSR vision: Together for Tomorrow! Enabling Watch
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Igniting Gen Z Innovation: Samsung India Launches ‘Solve For Tomorrow 2025' Competition With Over INR 1 Crore In Grants
Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, unveiled the fourth iteration of its Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow' initiative – a nationwide contest designed to inspire students to create innovative solutions to address some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging technology. Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow 2025' will provide INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams to support the incubation of their projects, along with hands-on prototyping, investor connects, and expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty. This recognition highlights the significance of nurturing solutions that not only excel in the competition but also transcend it, ultimately evolving into scalable and sustainable ventures that will play a pivotal role in shaping communities across India. The programme, spanning six months, invites students aged 14-22 to submit their tech ideas as either individuals or groups. This year, participants are encouraged to create solutions across four key themes: AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Social change through Sports and Tech for Education and Better Futures; and Environmental Sustainability via Technology. 'With Solve for Tomorrow, we are inspiring young innovators across every corner of India to dream big, tackle real-world challenges, and shape a smarter, more inclusive future through technology. This year, Solve for Tomorrow is going to be even bigger and more inclusive. We are reaching more cities, engaging students from more schools and colleges, and creating avenues for them to innovate, while applying the principles of design thinking. Solve for Tomorrow stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to the Government of India's pioneering #DigitalIndia initiative that empowers our youth to become architects of the future,' said JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia. 'IIT Delhi is excited about fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving among youth. Our collaboration with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow offers mentorship, research infrastructure, and technical guidance to help the young turn their ideas into products that impact society. We are delighted to be part of this initiative that enables socially conscious innovation and contributes to Viksit Bharat,' said Prof Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi. 'India's young innovators are at the heart of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. With more young minds to tap solutions than any country ever before, India is uniquely positioned to lead with ideas that address local challenges and inspire global change. Initiatives like Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow provide a vital platform for young people to turn their ideas into solutions for the global good, using technology to drive inclusive and sustainable progress. The UN in India is proud to support such collaborations, especially with the private sector, that uplift youth leadership, innovation, and action, ensuring that we leave no one behind,' said Shombi Sharp, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India. 'Young people hold the key to solving today's most urgent global challenges. Initiatives Iike Solve for Tomorrow 2025 empower them to turn their ideas into reality using technology. We are excited to see solutions that help scale youth-led ideas to drive real change across communities,' said Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). The fourth iteration of Samsung India's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aims to involve thousands of participants, offering more than 82,000 hours of extensive training in Design Thinking, Hands-on Prototyping, Go-to-Market Strategies, and Business Planning. In the final phase, teams selected as finalists will benefit from specialized training and mentorship provided by Samsung, IIT Delhi, and industry professionals. 'Solve for Tomorrow 2025' was inaugurated at IIT Delhi in the presence of all partners on Tuesday. Present at the event were Dr Sapna Poti, Senior Director, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Shardul Rao, Scientist C, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and P. S. Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub. From ideas to impact: Programme stages The application window for the initiative will be open from April 29 to June 30, 2025. During this period, Samsung will host immersive design-thinking workshops in schools and colleges across the nation, empowering participants with essential problem solving and ideation skills. After the initial application phase, the top 100 teams will be chosen, with 25 teams selected from each of the themes. At this stage, participants will undergo online training led by thematic experts, followed by a video pitch round where 40 teams will be shortlisted – 10 teams from each theme. The top 10 semi-finalist teams from each theme will then progress to an intensive mentorship program guided by Samsung's industry veterans and subject matter experts. These teams will also participate in curated learning visits to Samsung's state-of-the-art facilities, including the Samsung R&D Institute India in Bengaluru, Noida, and Delhi, as well as Samsung Design Delhi, offering them first-hand exposure to world-class innovation ecosystems. This phase will culminate in an experiential, hands-on Prototyping Programme at Delhi's state-of-the-art labs, in collaboration with 'Solve for Tomorrow' alumni. There will also be a Residential Bootcamp focused on refining ideas and preparing for the final pitch. The top 20 teams will be finalized after this phase, with five teams from each theme advancing to the grand finale. These top five teams from each theme will receive exclusive one-on-one mentoring sessions with Samsung experts. They will participate in a Prototyping Day, Pitch Presentation, Investor Meet, and Awards Ceremony, all held over the last three days of the competition. What is in it for the participants The top 100 teams will receive certificates of achievement. The top 40 teams will receive INR 8 lakh and the latest Samsung laptops for every member. The top 20 will receive with INR 20 lakh and the latest Samsung ZFlip smartphones for each member. In addition, special awards include the Goodwill Award, Young Innovator Award, and Social Media Champion, with a total prize amount of INR 4.5 lakh. The four winning teams will collectively receive a grant of INR 1 crore for incubation at IIT Delhi, providing substantial resources to accelerate their innovative projects. This funding aims to nurture their ideas into reality. First launched in the US in 2010, 'Solve for Tomorrow' is currently operational in 68 countries globally and has seen over 3 million young people participate worldwide. The Global CSR vision of Samsung Electronics – 'Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People' – is determined to provide education to young people around the world and empower them to become the leaders of tomorrow. Read more stories on Samsung Electronics' CSR efforts on our CSR webpage
News18
02-05-2025
- Science
- News18
Igniting Gen Z Innovation: Samsung India Launches ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2025' Competition with Over INR 1 Crore In Grants
Last Updated: Samsung's 'Solve for Tomorrow' contest empowers students to innovate and solve pressing challenges using technology. The 2025 edition provides an incubation programme for the Top 4 winning teams that will receive a grant of INR 1 crore. Additionally, the Top 20 teams will be awarded INR 20 lakh, while the Top 40 teams will receive INR 8 lakh This year, two global themes — Social change through Sports and Tech for Education and Better Futures and Environmental Sustainability via Technology — have been introduced, empowering students to address both local and global challenges The initiative will provide students with hands-on prototyping along with 82,000 hours of training and mentorship support to empower participants The programme is open to students aged 14-22 and will span six months, with applications accepted from April 29 to June 30, 2025 Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, unveiled the fourth iteration of its Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow' initiative – a nationwide contest designed to inspire students to create innovative solutions to address some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging technology. Samsung 'Solve for Tomorrow 2025' will provide INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams to support the incubation of their projects, along with hands-on prototyping, investor connects, and expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty. This recognition highlights the significance of nurturing solutions that not only excel in the competition but also transcend it, ultimately evolving into scalable and sustainable ventures that will play a pivotal role in shaping communities across India. The programme, spanning six months, invites students aged 14-22 to submit their tech ideas as either individuals or groups. This year, participants are encouraged to create solutions across four key themes: AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Social change through Sports and Tech for Education and Better Futures; and Environmental Sustainability via Technology. 'With Solve for Tomorrow, we are inspiring young innovators across every corner of India to dream big, tackle real-world challenges, and shape a smarter, more inclusive future through technology. This year, Solve for Tomorrow is going to be even bigger and more inclusive. We are reaching more cities, engaging students from more schools and colleges, and creating avenues for them to innovate, while applying the principles of design thinking. Solve for Tomorrow stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to the Government of India's pioneering #DigitalIndia initiative that empowers our youth to become architects of the future," said JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia. 'IIT Delhi is excited about fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving among youth. Our collaboration with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow offers mentorship, research infrastructure, and technical guidance to help the young turn their ideas into products that impact society. We are delighted to be part of this initiative that enables socially conscious innovation and contributes to Viksit Bharat," said Prof Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi. 'India's young innovators are at the heart of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. With more young minds to tap solutions than any country ever before, India is uniquely positioned to lead with ideas that address local challenges and inspire global change. Initiatives like Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow provide a vital platform for young people to turn their ideas into solutions for the global good, using technology to drive inclusive and sustainable progress. The UN in India is proud to support such collaborations, especially with the private sector, that uplift youth leadership, innovation, and action, ensuring that we leave no one behind," said Shombi Sharp, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India. 'Young people hold the key to solving today's most urgent global challenges. Initiatives Iike Solve for Tomorrow 2025 empower them to turn their ideas into reality using technology. We are excited to see solutions that help scale youth-led ideas to drive real change across communities," said Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). The fourth iteration of Samsung India's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aims to involve thousands of participants, offering more than 82,000 hours of extensive training in Design Thinking, Hands-on Prototyping, Go-to-Market Strategies, and Business Planning. In the final phase, teams selected as finalists will benefit from specialized training and mentorship provided by Samsung, IIT Delhi, and industry professionals. 'Solve for Tomorrow 2025' was inaugurated at IIT Delhi in the presence of all partners on Tuesday. Present at the event were Dr Sapna Poti, Senior Director, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Shardul Rao, Scientist C, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and P. S. Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub. From ideas to impact: Programme stages The application window for the initiative will be open from April 29 to June 30, 2025. During this period, Samsung will host immersive design-thinking workshops in schools and colleges across the nation, empowering participants with essential problem solving and ideation skills. After the initial application phase, the top 100 teams will be chosen, with 25 teams selected from each of the themes. At this stage, participants will undergo online training led by thematic experts, followed by a video pitch round where 40 teams will be shortlisted – 10 teams from each theme. The top 10 semi-finalist teams from each theme will then progress to an intensive mentorship program guided by Samsung's industry veterans and subject matter experts. These teams will also participate in curated learning visits to Samsung's state-of-the-art facilities, including the Samsung R&D Institute India in Bengaluru, Noida, and Delhi, as well as Samsung Design Delhi, offering them first-hand exposure to world-class innovation ecosystems. This phase will culminate in an experiential, hands-on Prototyping Programme at Delhi's state-of-the-art labs, in collaboration with 'Solve for Tomorrow' alumni. There will also be a Residential Bootcamp focused on refining ideas and preparing for the final pitch. The top 20 teams will be finalized after this phase, with five teams from each theme advancing to the grand finale. These top five teams from each theme will receive exclusive one-on-one mentoring sessions with Samsung experts. They will participate in a Prototyping Day, Pitch Presentation, Investor Meet, and Awards Ceremony, all held over the last three days of the competition. What is in it for the participants The top 100 teams will receive certificates of achievement. The top 40 teams will receive INR 8 lakh and the latest Samsung laptops for every member. The top 20 will receive with INR 20 lakh and the latest Samsung ZFlip smartphones for each member. In addition, special awards include the Goodwill Award, Young Innovator Award, and Social Media Champion, with a total prize amount of INR 4.5 lakh. The four winning teams will collectively receive a grant of INR 1 crore for incubation at IIT Delhi, providing substantial resources to accelerate their innovative projects. This funding aims to nurture their ideas into reality. First launched in the US in 2010, 'Solve for Tomorrow' is currently operational in 68 countries globally and has seen over 3 million young people participate worldwide. top videos View all The Global CSR vision of Samsung Electronics – 'Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People' – is determined to provide education to young people around the world and empower them to become the leaders of tomorrow. Read more stories on Samsung Electronics' CSR efforts on our CSR webpage This is a Partnered Post. Location : Indian Telephone Industry, India, India First Published: May 02, 2025, 12:19 IST News studio18 Igniting Gen Z Innovation: Samsung India Launches 'Solve for Tomorrow 2025' Competition with Over INR 1 Crore In Grants
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Samsung to reach out to over 100 colleges in India for Solve For Tomorrow 2025 contest
Samsung aims to inspire young innovators across India through its Solve For Tomorrow 2025 contest, planning to engage with over 100 institutions and attract 10,000 applications. The company will provide an incubation program for the top 4 winning teams with a grant of Rs 1 crore. The contest encourages students to develop technology-based solutions for societal challenges. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Korean electronics major Samsung on Thursday said it plans to engage with over 100 institutions to increase participation in its Solve For Tomorrow 2025 contest to inspire students to develop technology-based solutions to tackle various societal challenges . The company aims to get 10,000 applications for the contest -- about 66 per cent more compared to the 6,032 applications it received from 63 institutions in Southwest Asia, President and CEO, JB Park said that with Solve for Tomorrow, the company is inspiring young innovators across every corner of India to dream big, tackle real-world challenges, and shape a smarter, more inclusive future through technology."This year, Solve for Tomorrow is going to be even bigger and more inclusive. We are reaching more cities, engaging students from more schools and colleges, and creating avenues for them to innovate, while applying the principles of design thinking," Park company in a note shared that the target for 2025 is to reach out to over 100 institutions and attract over 10 thousand the 2025 edition, Samsung will provide an incubation programme for the top 4 winning teams that will receive a grant of Rs 1 the top 20 teams will be awarded Rs 20 lakh, while the top 40 teams will receive Rs 8 lakh, the statement past editions of Solve For Tomorrow, technology projects like equitable access to clean, potable drinking water, technology for arsenic removal from groundwater, an automated beach-cleaning robot, a conversational AI platform to encourage women to pursue STEM education and a personal cooling device designed for outdoor workers have qualified in the 2022, three projects were declared winners, comprising a wearable device to reduce stress using safe brain modulation, eco-friendly, affordable and washable sanitary pads using shredded sugarcane bagasse, a smart wristband to monitor Alzheimer's patients and alert their caregivers about changes in their behaviour.
