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.