Across Jammu, Kolkata and North East: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Sparks Innovation Drive in Youth

New ideas continue to rise, as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow roadshows reach their final stretch. From the classrooms of Kolkata and the foothills of Jammu to the pine-covered landscapes of Shillong, each stop brought forward stories of determination, empathy and innovation.

The latest phase of the roadshow touched Army Public School in Kolkata, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Jammu, and North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong — each campus buzzing with youthful energy and a shared purpose: to solve real-world problems with real solutions.

Launched on April 29, 2025, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a national innovation programme that gives students across India the opportunity to build tech-based solutions using design thinking. The programme offers expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty, investor connects, prototyping support, and a chance to win INR 1 crore for the top four teams.

Spandan Mahapatra, a student of Army Public School in Kolkata, stood before his peers and shared his idea — an AI tool to detect early learning disabilities in schoolchildren. “Too many students are labelled as ‘slow learners’ when what they really need is early support. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow gave me the courage to act on this,” he said.

At SKUAST in Jammu, the conversation turned to the region’s unique challenges. Ayan Shahid Malik came forward with a concept for a mobile-based system to help marginal farmers monitor soil health. “We live in an agricultural belt where people still rely on traditional methods. I want to bring tech to them in a way that’s simple and practical,” said Ayan.

Meanwhile, at NEHU in Shillong, surrounded by rolling hills and monsoon skies, Bashan Kur Buhroy spoke of using drone-based delivery systems for emergency medicines in remote areas. “In the Northeast, there are places where ambulances can’t go. My idea is to use drones for urgent deliveries. With guidance from Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, I can turn this from a sketch into a solution,” said Bashan.

Each session was a reminder that innovation doesn’t need perfect labs or polished pitches — it needs a spark. And across these cities, that spark was everywhere: in recycled plastic bricks, in mental health support apps, in solar-powered farming solutions.

As the final call for entries approaches, the roadshow leaves behind more than application forms. It leaves behind belief — in ideas, in collaboration, and in the potential of young India.

Applications close on June 30, 2025.

If you have an idea, now is the time to act.

Let’s build a tomorrow that works for everyone — starting today.