India’s young innovators now have an opportunity to turn their ideas into real-world solutions as applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 are officially open.

The nationwide innovation contest invites students and young entrepreneurs to identify challenges around them and build technology-based solutions that can create meaningful social impact. Over the years, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has emerged as a platform that encourages India’s youth to think creatively, solve problems, and innovate for a better tomorrow.

Who Can Apply?

The competition is open to Indian residents only between 14-22 years of age as on the last day of the competition i.e., 30 June 2026.

Individuals or teams of up to three people can apply with an original concept in terms of science and technology or a wholly new product with a social consequence. Without any innovation, new business models may not make it to consideration.

The team/individual should not have previously obtained funds/awards for the identical proposal from any agency or through other competitions for more than INR five lakhs (INR 5 Lakhs).

How to Apply

Applying for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 is simple:

1. Visit the official Samsung Solve for Tomorrow website.
2. Register with your details.
3. Submit your idea along with a brief explanation of the problem you want to solve and how your solution can make a difference.
4. Complete the application process before the deadline.
5. Applicants are encouraged to clearly explain the impact of their idea, the problem it addresses, and how technology can help solve it.

Questions in Application Form

1. Who is entering? Individual/Team
2. Full Name
3. Age
4. Gender
5. Where are you entering from?
6. Qualification details/ Learning history. Please indicate your most recent level of education.
7. Name of School/College/University.
8. Do you have any disability?
9. Team Name:
10. Select the theme under which you are submitting your idea:
11. Has your idea got funding/award over INR 5 Lakh in the past?
12. Do you have a registered company or a partnership firm?
13. Describe the problem within “your theme” that you are trying to solve?
14. Describe in detail the solution you will provide to solve the problem. What is your idea (App, Product, or Service) and how does it overcome a problem for your user?
15. Ok, we’re listening… Tell us more about what type of person your idea is created for. Who is the target audience or user for the solution that you have created?
16. What is the current stage of your project?*
17. Name of Team Lead
18. Phone number of the Team Lead (or Guardian, if you are below 18 years of age)
19. Email address of the Team Lead (or Guardian, if you are below 18 years of age)
20. Where did you first find out about Samsung Solve for Tomorrow?

What Happens Next?

Shortlisted participants will get access to mentorship, training workshops, and guidance from industry experts to help refine their ideas and turn them into impactful solutions.

The programme also offers participants an opportunity to showcase their innovations on a national platform and gain exposure to experts from the startup and innovation ecosystem.

Encouraging the Spirit of Innovation

Through Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung aims to nurture a culture of innovation and problem-solving among India’s youth by empowering them to think beyond classrooms and create solutions for society.

Young changemakers with bold ideas and a passion to create impact are encouraged to apply and take the first step towards building solutions for the future.

(L-R) (Left-to-Right) Junho Jeong, External Communications & CSR, Samsung Southwest Asia, Shubham Mukherjee, Head Corporate Communication and Corporate Citizenship, Samsung Southwest Asia, Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, Dr. Sapna Poti, Director, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Tarun Chaturvedi, COO, FITT, IIT Delhi

Samsung has announced the launch of the fifth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, its flagship innovation and education programme designed to empower India’s next generation of young innovators to build technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges.

As Samsung marks 30 years in India, the company is significantly expanding the scale and ambition of the programme, reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s innovation ecosystem and the vision of #DigitalIndia.

In line with this ambition, the 2026 edition will provide incubation grants worth INR 2 crore to the top four winning teams, enabling them to further develop and scale their ideas through incubation support at IIT Delhi. In addition, the top 20 teams will receive INR 20 lakh, while the top 40 teams will be awarded INR 8 lakh along with Samsung devices and mentorship support.

“We are proud to have been a trusted partner in the country’s digital and innovation journey over the last 30 years, contributing to a growing culture of innovation led by its youth. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has evolved into a strong platform for nurturing young innovators and enabling a pipeline of emerging startups addressing real-world challenges. With the 2026 edition, we are taking innovation deeper into Bharat—more than doubling our outreach to schools and expanding access for young changemakers. In its fifth year, the programme reflects our sustained commitment to India’s innovation journey, while strengthening the ecosystem through design thinking, skilling, industry exposure, and start-up support, in alignment with the vision of #DigitalIndia,” said JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

This year’s programme invites students aged 14–22 to submit ideas across four themes — AI Living for India, Health & Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport & Tech — reflecting the growing role of technology in building a smarter, more inclusive, and future-ready India.

The six-month programme will provide thousands of participants access to hands-on prototyping support, investor connects, expert mentorship, immersive workshops, and extensive training designed to help transform ideas into scalable solutions.

Industry, Academia, and Government Come Together

“Bharat is being shaped by a new generation of young innovators who are solving for the world as well. Through Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, we see early-stage ideas being nurtured into viable solutions with the potential to scale. Such initiatives strengthen the pipeline of future entrepreneurs and innovators,” said Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

“We believe that young students can find innovative solutions to local, regional and global problems. Our continuing collaboration with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow enables students to access deep-tech mentorship, interdisciplinary research and prototyping support. This initiative reflects how academia and industry together can accelerate innovation that addresses both national priorities and global challenges,” said Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.

“India’s journey towards a knowledge-driven and innovation-led economy depends on how effectively we nurture scientific temper and problem-solving skills among our youth. Platforms like Samsung Solve for Tomorrow play an important role in encouraging young people to apply science and technology to solve real-world challenges aligned with national priorities,” said Dr. Sapna Poti, Director, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Programme Journey: From Ideas to Impact

Applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 will remain open from May 7 to July 3, 2026. During this phase, Samsung will conduct 100 design-thinking workshops across schools and colleges nationwide to equip participants with foundational problem-solving and ideation skills.

Following the application phase, the top 100 teams 25 from each theme will be shortlisted for expert-led online training and mentorship. After a video pitch round, 40 teams will advance to the next stage, with 10 teams selected from each theme.

Exposure to World-Class Innovation Ecosystems

Semi-finalists will participate in intensive mentoring sessions with Samsung leaders and industry experts, alongside curated visits to Samsung’s R&D centres in Bengaluru, Noida, and Delhi and Head Office offering first-hand exposure to world-class innovation ecosystems.

Participants will also undergo an immersive prototyping programme and residential bootcamp designed to refine ideas and prepare teams for the final stage of the competition.

The top 20 teams — five from each theme — will advance to the grand finale and participate in investor meets, pitch presentations, and mentoring sessions with Samsung experts.

Awards, Grants, and Incubation Support

• Top 100 teams: Certificates of achievement
• Top 40 teams: INR 8 lakh and Samsung laptops for every member
• Top 20 teams: INR 20 lakh and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphones for every member
• Special Awards: Digital Impact Award and Community Choice Award with a combined prize pool of INR 2.5 lakh
• Top 4 winning teams: Incubation grants worth INR 2 crore at IIT Delhi

A Global Platform for Young Changemakers

First launched in the US in 2010, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is now operational in 68 countries and has engaged more than 3 million young people.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced that 5,000 students in Tamil Nadu have been trained and certified under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, reinforcing its commitment to building a future-ready workforce and supporting the state’s growing electronics and innovation ecosystem.

SIC equips students with industry-relevant, future-tech skills across high-demand domains — Artificial Intelligence (2,200), Coding and Programming (1,700), Big Data (600) and Internet of Things (500) — enabling them to transition more effectively from education to employment. In addition, it focuses on soft skills to boost employability, combining technical training with modules on problem-solving, communication and workplace readiness.

Tamil Nadu accounts for nearly one-fourth of the 20,000 youth trained across India under the programme, underlining the state’s importance as a key hub for technology, manufacturing and skilled talent development. Notably, 71% of the participants in Tamil Nadu are women, reflecting strong progress in expanding access to technology education and enabling more women to participate in the digital economy.

Training and certification were conducted in collaboration with leading institutions across the state, including University of Madras, Anna University, Queen Mary’s College (Chennai), Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering (Chennai), and KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology (Coimbatore).

“India’s growth story is being shaped by its young, skilled workforce, with Tamil Nadu playing a leading role in this transformation. As technology reshapes industries, the need for a future-ready workforce is more critical than ever. Building digital skills at scale, while ensuring inclusion, will be key to sustaining India’s growth momentum. As Samsung completes 30 years in India, we are enabling youth to develop capabilities aligned with the evolving needs of the global economy through Samsung Innovation Campus,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head of CSR and Corporate Communications, Samsung Southwest Asia.

The programme continues to expand its reach, training and certifying 20,000 youth across the country. Nationally, SIC has witnessed around 48% women participation, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem. The programme is implemented in collaboration with ESSCI and the TSSC through accredited training partners.

SIC, together with initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, is helping strengthen India’s digital skilling ecosystem—empowering young innovators to learn, build, and shape the future through technology. Marking 30 years in India, Samsung continues to strengthen its commitment to advancing education and digital inclusion.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has certified 1,000 students in Maharashtra under its flagship CSR programme, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), marking a significant step in strengthening the state’s digital skilling ecosystem and advancing the Government’s national skilling agenda.

The milestone also represents the first large-scale certification initiative of Samsung innovation Campus in the state, with students trained in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Coding & Programming two critical pillars of the digital economy. A total of 127 students from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), 373 students from Pimpri Chinchwad University, 250 students from D. Y. Patil University’s Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology and 250 students from Anjuman-I-islam’s Kalsekar Technical Campus successfully completed the programme, gaining hands-on, industry-aligned skills to solve real-world challenges.

Building on this technical foundation, the programme integrates soft skills training and career readiness modules, ensuring that students are not only job-ready but future-ready. This holistic approach reflects Samsung’s focus on bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. Marking 30 years in India, Samsung continues to strengthen its commitment to advancing education and digital inclusion.

“India’s digital growth story will ultimately be shaped by the quality of its talent pipeline. As technologies like Al move from the periphery to the core of industries, skilling must evolve from basic training to building real world capability. At Samsung, we see programmes like Innovation Campus not just as education initiatives but as platforms to bridge this gap-combining deep tech learning with employability and problem-solving skills. This milestone in Maharashtra reflects how industry and academia can come together to create a future-ready workforce that is both globally competitive and locally relevant,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head, CSR & Corporate Communications, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Launched in India in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus is designed to democratise access to future-tech education by combining classroom learning with mentorship and project-based application. As the programme expands its footprint, it continues to empower young people across regions with the tools and confidence to participate in and shape-India’s digital growth story.

Aligned with this vision, Samsung Innovation Campus is scaling rapidly across India, having achieved the target of training 20,000 youth in 2025. The flagship CSR programme has also recorded 48% women participation nationally, underscoring Samsung’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem.

Implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), the initiative is part of Samsung’s broader effort to strengthen India’s skilling landscape.

Alongside programmes such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, it continues to nurture a new generation of innovators-equipped not just with technical skills but with the mindset to learn, build, and lead in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

Bright smiles, colourful drawings and an atmosphere filled with excitement marked a truly heartwarming day as over 80 children from the Nanum Community Learning Centre (CLC) visited the Samsung Head Office for their Graduation Ceremony. Celebrating the spirit of the International Day of Happiness, the event reflected the joy of learning and the promise of brighter futures with children from underserved communities, who are attending school for the very first time.

The day was filled with curiosity, laughter and a sense of pride as the young graduates stepped into a new phase of their educational journey.

When Happiness Takes Shape Through Creativity

To celebrate the theme of happiness, the children prepared beautiful drawings capturing what brings them joy — family, school, friends, nature and dreams for the future. Each drawing was a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the support they have received.

The children presented these handmade cards to the leading donors of the Nanum Kiosk as a thank-you gesture. Their creativity reflected warmth, sincerity and appreciation, turning simple drawings into meaningful symbols of connection.

School-Ready for the Journey Ahead

Supporting their continued education, the children received thoughtfully prepared school-ready kits from the leading donors of the Nanum Kiosk. The kits included school bags, stationery, pencil boxes and water bottles — essential tools that will accompany them as they continue to learn, grow and explore new possibilities.

Holding their new school bags with excitement, the children radiated pride and confidence. These kits represent more than supplies; they reflect encouragement, belief and a shared commitment to their futures.

Words that Inspire Confidence and Dreams

Samsung leaders shared heartfelt words of encouragement, motivating the children to continue learning with curiosity and confidence.

“I am very happy to meet all of you. You all must study well, but also dream big. We are here to support you,” said President & CEO, JB Park while speaking to students in Hindi.

His message encouraged the children to pursue education while continuing to dream big, reassuring them that they are supported at every step.

A Celebration of Hope and Possibility

The visit left the children inspired and energised, giving them a glimpse into a world of opportunities that education can help unlock. Their excitement was evident as they explored the space, interacted with teams and celebrated together.

The Nanum Graduation Ceremony beautifully captured the essence of happiness — not just as a feeling, but as an opportunity to learn, dream and move forward with confidence. Through initiatives like Nanum, Samsung continues to nurture young aspirations, empowering children to believe in their potential and take confident steps towards their future.

Because when children are supported, encouraged and celebrated, happiness becomes a shared journey — one that grows stronger with every opportunity to learn.

Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore (SRI-B) announced the continued rollout of its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme across leading academic institutions, in line with our Global CSR vision is ‘Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People’, reaffirming its commitment to empowering youth with future-ready digital skills and creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation.

As part of this initiative, SRI-B has onboarded six premier institutions in the current financial year, including NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Christ (Deemed to be University), RV College of Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, BMS College of Engineering, and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. With this, the programme is now actively being run across 15 colleges in total. Notably, SRM Institute of Science and Technology is the only participating institution from Tamil Nadu under SRI-B’s Samsung Innovation Campus initiative this year, with the remaining colleges based in Karnataka.

Samsung Innovation Campus is Samsung’s global CSR and skilling initiative, launched in September 2022, aimed at equipping young learners with advanced digital skills. The programme offers specialised training across core technology domains, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Coding and Programming.

The AI/ML curriculum covers neural networks, machine learning, data processing, and hands-on AI projects, while the IoT track focuses on sensors, connectivity, cloud integration, and smart device development. Students are also trained in programming fundamentals, including Python, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Courses under the programme typically span six months and are delivered with mentorship from SRI-B experts.

As Samsung marks 30 years in India, the programme reflects the company’s continued focus on empowering youth and strengthening grassroots innovation ecosystems across India.

Commenting on the initiative, Mohan Rao Goli, Managing Director and CVP, Samsung R&D Institute India, Bangalore, said, “SIC bridges the gap between academia and industry, aligning with government’s Skill India and Digital India visions. This 2026 initiative to six colleges will create a robust talent pipeline, fostering innovation and employability for the next generation.”

In India, our Citizenship programs are inspired by our corporate vision of ‘Powering Digital India’. India is a vibrant and young country with soaring aspirations, and to give wings to every dream our CSR efforts are focused on two domains: Smart Education and Skilling Youth. All our CSR programs aim to provide people equal access to the knowledge, skills, and the resources required to shape a better future for the community and build a New India.

Aligned with the government’s Skill India and Digital India missions, the initiative underscores Samsung’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing employability, and contributing to India’s digital growth story.

Nationally, the programme has recorded around 48% women participation, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem. Along with technical training in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and programming, the programme also offers soft-skills training to help students become workplace-ready.

Together with initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung Innovation Campus is helping strengthen India’s digital skilling ecosystem, empowering young innovators to learn, build, and shape the future through technology.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is hosting a series of regional hackathons in Haryana under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, highlighting its continued efforts to equip young innovators with future-ready capabilities and accelerate grassroots technology development in the state.

Launched in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus expands access to advanced technology training for youth, combining technical skills with employability-focused learning. As Samsung marks 30 years in India, the programme reflects the company’s continued focus on empowering youth and strengthening grassroots innovation ecosystems across 10 states.

In Haryana, hackathons are being conducted in Gurugram, Farrukhnagar, Manesar, and Karnal, with participation from students enrolled in the Coding & Programming track of Samsung Innovation Campus. Across 10 states in India, the programme has eqnrolled 7,000 Coding & Programming students, of which over 6000 have already participated in hackathons, reflecting strong engagement in hands-on innovation and future-ready skillset.

100 coding and programming students participated in Farrukhnagar hackathon and applied AI in coding & programming to build solutions spanning smart mobility, personalised skilling pathways, and predictive agricultural intelligence, demonstrating the potential of technology to address real-world societal and industry challenges.

Inspiring Voices from the Jury and Academia

“In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, Samsung Innovation Campus is playing a crucial role in helping students develop practical skills through hands-on competitions such as hackathons. These innovation-driven platforms encourage students to build real-world solutions and prepare them for the future workforce. This reflects the immense potential of students and the impact of empowering initiatives like Samsung Innovation Campus,” said Rohit Rana, Vice Chairman, St. Andrews Institute of Technology and Management.

“The quality of ideas and technical execution demonstrated by students was highly encouraging. It was inspiring to see participants apply coding and AI concepts to solve complex real-world problems across diverse domains. Platforms like Samsung Innovation Campus play a critical role in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations,” said Maninder Singh, Technical General Manager, SRI-N and Jury Member.

Samsung’s Commitment to Future Skills

Samsung Innovation Campus is Samsung’s global CSR initiative designed to equip young people with in-demand technology skills such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Coding & Programming.

Through initiatives like hackathons, workshops, and certification programmes, Samsung continues to empower India’s youth with future-ready capabilities and contribute to the nation’s growing digital ecosystem.

Implemented in partnership with the Telecom Sector Skills Council (TSSC), Samsung Innovation Campus supports Samsung’s vision of strengthening India’s digital ecosystem. With a target to skill 1,500 youth in Haryana through SIC, as part of a national goal of 20,000, Samsung continues to build a strong innovation pipeline alongside other CSR programmes such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is hosting a series of regional hackathons in Tamil Nadu under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing innovation and building a future-ready talent pipeline in the state.

The initiative has engaged over 350 students from leading institutions, including Anna University, Grace College of Engineering, and Mangayarkarasi College, who are undergoing intensive training and certification in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data. The hackathons are enabling students to apply these skills to solve real-world challenges through innovation-led thinking.

Launched in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus expands access to advanced technology training for youth, combining technical skills with employability-focused learning. As Samsung marks 30 years in India, the programme reflects the company’s continued focus on empowering youth and strengthening grassroots innovation ecosystems across key states such as Tamil Nadu.

Driving Innovation Through Real-World Problem Solving

Designed around key societal themes, the hackathons are encouraging students to develop practical, scalable solutions addressing everyday challenges.

In the mental health and healthcare category, students from Mangayarkarasi College have developed RiseUp Chat, an AI-powered chatbot aimed at supporting adolescent mental well-being. Meanwhile, a team from Grace College has built an Immunization Recorder to improve vaccination tracking and healthcare accessibility.

Focusing on language and accessibility, students have created BhashaBridge, an AI-driven platform capable of translating English to Tamil with high accuracy, helping bridge digital access gaps for regional language users.

Addressing sustainability and civic challenges, students from Anna University have developed Recycle Hub, a web-based e-waste management platform promoting responsible disposal and circular economy practices. Another team has built an E-Governance Citizen Feedback System to streamline civic complaint tracking and improve infrastructure management.

“Through initiatives like Samsung Innovation Campus, we are nurturing young talent in Tamil Nadu to become innovators of tomorrow. These hackathons transform academic learning into meaningful innovation, equipping students with the capabilities required to thrive in the global digital economy,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head of CSR & Corporate Communications, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Strengthening Industry-Ready Talent at the Grassroots

Academic leaders have highlighted the programme’s role in bridging the gap between theoretical learning and industry requirements.

“Collaborations between academia and industry are critical to building digital competence and innovation capabilities among students. Initiatives like Samsung Innovation Campus have strong potential to create a future-ready talent pool at the grassroots level in Tamil Nadu,” said Dr. K. Saravanan, Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University.

Echoing this, Dr. T. Sree Sharmila, Associate Professor, Anna University noted that students are demonstrating an ability to translate classroom learning into practical solutions. “What stands out is their ability to move beyond theory and design technology-led solutions addressing real-world challenges—from healthcare to sustainability.”

Faculty members also emphasised the broader impact of the programme on student confidence and creativity. “It is encouraging to see students think beyond technology and focus on community impact. The programme is fostering creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills among young learners,” said S Abarna from Grace College of Engineering.

Advancing Digital India Through Skilling and Innovation

Implemented with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), Samsung Innovation Campus supports Samsung’s vision of strengthening India’s digital ecosystem. With a target to skill 5,000 youth in Tamil Nadu through SIC, as part of a national goal of 20,000, Samsung continues to build a strong innovation pipeline along with other CSR programmes such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST.

Samsung Innovation Campus represent a clear commitment to ensuring that Uttar Pradesh’s young talent participates in, and shapes, the global digital economy

Samsung, India’s largest electronics brand, has certified 1,000 students at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University in Coding & Programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) under Samsung Innovation Campus. The milestone brings the total number of SIC-certified students in Uttar Pradesh to 4,900, making the state one of the programme’s most active and significant training grounds in the country.

The 1,000-strong cohort comprises students from three key institutions in Uttar Pradesh: Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Government Girls’ Polytechnic, and Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Divyangjan. Spanning three high-demand disciplines, the programme trained 600 students in AI, 300 in coding and programming, and 100 in IoT.

Launched in India in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus focuses on expanding access to future-tech education to the youth. The curriculum is designed to go beyond technical instruction, embedding soft skills development and structured placement support to prepare students for the realities of the professional world—not just its entry points.

“India’s economic ambitions in the technology sector will ultimately be defined by how many young people are equipped with the right skills at the right time. These students from Samsung Innovation Campus represent a clear commitment to ensuring that Uttar Pradesh’s young talent participates in, and shapes, the global digital economy. With this programme, we are building a talent pipeline for the long run,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head, CSR & Corporate Communications, Samsung Southwest Asia.

“Universities today cannot afford to be spectators as the world of work is being restructured around automation and digital intelligence. Our partnership with Samsung Innovation Campus is a direct response to that reality, giving our students not just knowledge but the applied capabilities that employers are actively seeking. I congratulate this graduating cohort and commend Samsung for making this investment in Uttar Pradesh’s future,” said Shri Yogendra Upadhyaya, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh.

The programme continues to expand its reach, with a target of training 20,000 youth across the country, reinforcing the company’s view that inclusive access to future-ready education is not peripheral to India’s growth story—it is central to it.

Nationally, the programme has recorded around 45% women participation, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem. The programme is implemented in collaboration with ESSCI and the Telecom Sector Skills Council (TSSC) through accredited training partners.

Together with initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, Samsung Innovation Campus is helping strengthen India’s digital skilling ecosystem—empowering young innovators to learn, build, and shape the future through technology.

Laptops open, ideas flying across whiteboards and teams huddled in discussion — the atmosphere at Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT) in Delhi was buzzing with creativity as students put their coding skills to the test at a Samsung Innovation Campus hackathon.

Over the course of an intense day, 50 young developers worked in teams to design solutions for real-world challenges, applying concepts from artificial intelligence, machine learning and programming. The hackathon not only tested their technical skills but also encouraged collaboration, critical thinking and innovation — qualities essential for the next generation of technology leaders.

The hackathon showcased how classroom learning can translate into meaningful innovation when students are given the right platform, mentorship, and exposure. With expert guidance from industry professionals and Samsung R&D leaders, the participants explored new ideas, sharpened their coding abilities, and experienced the excitement of solving problems through technology.

For many participants, the experience went beyond simply writing code. It was an opportunity to think creatively, collaborate with peers, and understand how technology can address real-world problems.

“My experience with Samsung Innovation Campus has been incredibly valuable for my growth in coding and programming,” said Avni Goel, a B.Tech student in Computer Science and Technology.

“It has strengthened my problem-solving skills and helped me understand how to apply algorithms efficiently in real-world scenarios. I learned how to think more logically, write optimized code, and approach challenges in a structured way. Beyond technical skills, it boosted my confidence in teamwork and presenting ideas. Overall, the experience helped me become a more disciplined and competent programmer, ready to take on bigger challenges ahead.”

For Sarthak, a third-year undergraduate student at MAIT, the programme opened the door to a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence.

“The biggest takeaway from this programme was realizing how much there is to learn,” he said.

“Everyone talks about AI, but there is so much beyond the surface—machine learning, deep learning, and the mathematics behind it. Understanding the mathematics behind AI was the biggest challenge for me, because at the end of the day AI is essentially mathematical algorithms. Initially it was difficult to build an intuition for it, but the programme really helped me explore that depth,” he added.

The hackathon jury included Alok Sharma, General Manager (Device Driver) at Samsung R&D Institute, Noida, Vidushi Chaudhary, Technical General Manager (Android Application) at Samsung R&D Institute Noida, and Varun Bhanot, Director of Engineering at Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs in Gurgaon. Together, they evaluated the projects and engaged with the students, offering valuable feedback on their ideas and approaches.

For the jury members, what stood out most was the students’ passion for problem-solving and their ability to collaborate.

“The most impressive part was their problem-solving mindset,” said Vidushi Chaudhary, Technical General Manager at Samsung R&D Institute Noida and a member of the jury. “They were not just building solutions for the sake of it—they were trying to address real-world problems. I loved their confidence and the way they worked in a team environment.”

Launched in India in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus focuses on expanding access to future-tech education, particularly in underserved and semi-urban regions. The programme is implemented in collaboration with the Telecom Sector Skills Council (TSSC) through accredited training partners.

Nationally, the programme has recorded around 45% women participation, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem. Along with technical training in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and programming, the programme also offers soft-skills training and placement support to help students become workplace-ready.

Together with initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, Samsung Innovation Campus is helping strengthen India’s digital skilling ecosystem—empowering young innovators to learn, build, and shape the future through technology.