The Design Thinking Workshops introduced participants to Samsung’s human-centred innovation framework, equipping them with practical tools to identify everyday challenges, understand user needs and develop technology-led solutions with meaningful social impact.

Held in Army Public School, Ratnuchak Jammu and Government Degree College Baramulla the workshops encouraged students to explore innovation opportunities across digital accessibility, community development, education and smarter civic infrastructure.

The workshops forms part of Samsung’s nationwide effort to expand innovation opportunities beyond metropolitan centres. As part of Solve for Tomorrow 2026, Samsung is conducting Design Thinking Workshops across 100 cities spanning Bharat, enabling young innovators from diverse backgrounds to build future-ready problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills.

Among them was Zamin Anayat Lone from Government Degree College Sopore, Baramulla, who conceptualized a mobile application designed to improve accessibility and emergency response through SOS alerts and live-location sharing features.

“The workshop taught me that innovation begins with understanding people and their experiences. It encouraged me to think about how technology can be used to create meaningful solutions that positively impact communities,” said Zamin.

The workshops also inspired participants to examine how technology could strengthen public services and improve quality of life. Gagandeep Singh from Army Public School, Ratnuchak explored technology-enabled approaches to support more efficient waste management systems, while Garima Yadav, a Class IX student, examined how digital platforms could help students access career awareness and skill-development opportunities.

The ideas emerging from the workshops reflected the growing innovation potential of Jammu & Kashmir’s youth. Participants demonstrated how Design Thinking can transform everyday observations into scalable solutions that address local needs while creating broader social impact.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung India’s flagship innovation competition for young people aged 14–22 years. The programme encourages participants to develop solutions under four themes — AI for a Better Tomorrow, Health & Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport-Tech.

As Samsung celebrates 30 years in India, the company continues to invest in nurturing the country’s next generation of innovators by bringing innovation, mentorship and entrepreneurial opportunities closer to students across Bharat.

The programme will culminate with the top four winning teams receiving incubation grants worth INR 2 crore through FITT, IIT Delhi, along with mentorship, training, prototyping support and access to India’s startup ecosystem.

Applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 are open until July 3, 2026.

To apply, visit: samsung.com/in/solvefortomorrow

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.