Samsung Canada Announces Winners of the 2024-2025 Solve for Tomorrow STEM Contest

Aldershot School awarded over $50,000 in Samsung Technology for STEM solution to promote renewable energy efficiency

Samsung Canada is proud to announce the winners of its 2024–2025 Solve for Tomorrow program,[1], an annual nationwide competition that invites Canadian youth in grades 6-12 to ideate solutions to address pressing challenges in their communities using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This year’s competition focused on supporting a sustainable environment, building equity for equity-seeking groups, and improving health in our communities.

After months of research, ideation and collaboration, four National Finalist teams presented their innovative projects on May 28, 2025 live at Samsung Canada Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to a panel of expert judges.

“The Solve for Tomorrow program embodies our dedication to education, innovation, and social impact by empowering students to tackle real-world challenges in their communities,” said Brian Shin, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Canada. “Congratulations to all the incredibly talented winners of Solve for Tomorrow. We’re thrilled to be building a future together where innovation and technology create positive impact.

Ontario Premier, Doug Ford, and Ontario Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, also shared messages of congratulations and support:

“I want to send a big congratulations to all the finalists from the Samsung Electronics Canada Solve for Tomorrow Program,” said Premier Ford, “Ontario is committed to preparing for the next generation of leaders, to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Together we’ll continue to build a stronger, more prosperous future for all.”

“Congratulations to the winners of this year’s competition and to everyone who took part—this is a great opportunity for you to showcase your STEM skills and expand your knowledge and experience,” said Minister Calandra. “Our government will continue to focus on a back-to-basics approach in our schools to ensure you’re ready for the jobs of tomorrow. I look forward to seeing how far you’ll go to help change our world for the better.”

The 2024–2025 Solve for Tomorrow winners are:

First Place + School for Tomorrow Title: Aldershot School (Burlington, ON)

Prize: $50,000 in Samsung technology vouchers to support continued STEM learning. This school also earns the School for Tomorrow title, recognizing their outstanding leadership in innovative education.

Second Place: : STEM Innovation Academy High School (Calgary, AB)

Prize: $10,000 in Samsung technology vouchers.

Third Place: Elsie MacGill Secondary School (Milton, ON)

Prize: $10,000 in Samsung technology vouchers.

Fan Favourite Award: STEM Innovation Academy High School

Prize: $5,000 in Samsung technology vouchers. This award was voted by the public and celebrates community impact and engagement.

Since 2015, Solve for Tomorrow is a cornerstone of Samsung Canada’s global citizenship commitment to education, AI innovation, and youth development. Since its launch, Samsung Canada has engaged with over 40,000 students and 1,500 schools nationwide, investing over $1,000,000 in classroom technology, grants and mentorship.

To learn more about Solve for Tomorrow and explore this year’s winning projects, visit www.samsung.com/ca/solve

[1] Terms and Conditions apply. The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest begins on12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.Open to residents of Canada who are twenty one (21) years of age or older and are currently employed as full-time teachers in a public Middle School, Junior High School, or High School, grades 6-12, including Charter Schools that are 50% or more publicly funded in Canada. All Canadian publicly funded schools are eligible to participate. Schools that are publicly funded but outside of the provincially-run school board/district/division system, such as Charter Schools in Alberta and Federally-funded schools in FNMI communities, are eligible to apply if they meet the grade requirements. A full-time teacher, as defined above, is eligible to enter the Contest as part of a team with at least one (1) or more students up to a maximum of fifty (50) students (the “Participant”). The Contest is divided into three phases. Phase One requires teams to submit a written entry through the registration link on samsung.com/ca/solve between 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and 11:59:59 p.m. EST on Friday, January 31, 2025. Twelve (12) Regional Finalist teams will be selected on or about Friday, February 14, 2025 by a panel of six (6) qualified judges selected by Samsung based on the selection criteria stated in the full Official Contest Rules. Each eligible Regional Finalist will receive a Samsung Voucher to purchase Samsung technology, and/or select Samsung products, with a total value of $2,500 per selected team. During Phase Two, each Regional Finalist team will be required to submit a video between Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00:01 a.m. EST and Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST to be eligible. All eligible submissions received will be judged by a panel of six (6) qualified judges selected by Samsung based on the criteria stated in the full Official Contest Rules, and four (4) National Finalists will be selected. Each eligible National Finalist will receive a Samsung Voucher to purchase Samsung technology, and/or select Samsung products, with a total value of $5,000 per selected team. Phase Three requires each National Finalist team to make a presentation to judges on their Project based on the criteria provided by Sponsor (the “Presentation”). All eligible Presentations will be judged by a panel of six (6) qualified judges selected by Samsung based on the criteria stated in the full Official Contest Rules, and one (1) Grand Prize Winner, and two (2) Runner Up Winners will be selected. The eligible Grand Prize Winner and Runner Up Winners shall receive winning prizes as follows: Grand Prize Winner – Samsung Vouchers to purchase Samsung technology, and/or select Samsung products with a combined total value of $50,000; First Runner Up Winner – Samsung Vouchers to purchase Samsung technology, and/or select Samsung products with a combined total value of $10,000; Second Runner Up Winner – Samsung Vouchers to purchase Samsung technology, and/or select Samsung products with a combined total value of $10,000. The videos of all four (4) National Finalists will exhibited on samsung.com/ca/solve, and eligible members of the general public will be permitted to vote on their favourite National Finalist Entry. Voting will be open from 12:01:01 a.m. EST Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and end at 11:59:59 p.m. EST on Friday, May 23, 2025 (“Public Voting Period”). The eligible National Finalist who receives the most qualifying votes will be awarded Samsung Vouchers to purchase Samsung technology, and/or select Samsung products with a combined total value of $5,000. All prizes will be made payable to the Participant’s school for use by the winning teacher. Odds of winning depend upon the total number of entries received during each phase. Must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question to win. For more information and a copy of the full Official Contest Rules, visit samsung.com/ca/solve.