For Sunidhishree Prabakaran, Artificial Intelligence was more than a subject to study—it was a field full of possibilities.

A final-year Computer Engineering student at D. Y. Patil’s Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunidhishree entered Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) with a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and emerging technologies. She had already begun exploring technology through academic projects and research, often taking the lead in her teams.

But she wanted to go beyond knowing how technology worked. She wanted to learn how to use it to solve problems that matter.

That is where her journey with Samsung Innovation Campus began.

Turning curiosity into capability

Through the Artificial Intelligence course at Samsung Innovation Campus, Sunidhishree gained structured exposure to AI concepts, data analysis and problem-solving. The combination of expert guidance, assignments and hands-on learning helped her connect what she learned in the classroom with real-world applications.

For her, one of the biggest takeaways was not just technical knowledge, but the confidence to experiment, present ideas and approach problems differently.

“Samsung Innovation Campus gave me practical exposure to AI and helped me apply theoretical concepts to real-world applications. The program strengthened my confidence and motivated me to keep learning and innovating,” said Sunidhishree.

That confidence soon found its way into her academic and research work.

From ideas to innovation

After completing SIC in 2026, Sunidhishree began applying her AI knowledge across a range of projects addressing challenges in healthcare, agriculture and clinical research.

She presented “AI Powered Medical Reporting and Clinical Dashboard” at the 2nd International Conference on AI-driven Human-Centric Solutions and Sustainable Transformation (AI-HCSST 2026).

Her interest in using AI to make technology more accessible also led to “Leaflens: AI-Integrated Plant Disease Detection and Personalized Care Through a Multilingual Chatbot,” which she presented at the International Conference on Advancing Technology in Engineering and Science (ICATES-2025). The project has also progressed to the copyright application stage.

Another project, “Smart Recruit: Digital Twins for Clinical Trials,” was presented at the International Conference on Communication, Computing and Data Security (ICCCDS-2026).

Each project represented a different application of AI. Together, they reflected something more significant—a student increasingly confident in taking technology from an idea on paper to a solution with real-world potential.

Sunidhishree also participated in the several Hackathons, putting her problem-solving and technical skills to the test in a competitive environment.

Building confidence for the world beyond college

The impact of Samsung Innovation Campus extended beyond projects and presentations.

As Sunidhishree prepared to make the transition from college to the workplace, the technical foundation and confidence she developed through SIC helped her during the placement process. She secured a placement opportunit, marking an important milestone in her professional journey.

The experience also encouraged her to continue learning. With an interest in strengthening her industry readiness, she began exploring SAP technologies alongside her AI skill set.

“SIC was not simply a course I completed. It became a stepping stone—from being interested in AI to confidently building with it, presenting my ideas and preparing myself for the opportunities ahead,” she said.

The journey continues

Today, Sunidhishree looks at AI not just as a technology, but as a tool to create meaningful solutions.

Her journey—from a student curious about emerging technologies to a young innovator presenting AI-based solutions at international conferences and stepping into the professional world—reflects the power of giving young people the right skills, exposure and confidence at the right time.

And for Sunidhishree, this is only the beginning.

She started with a curiosity to understand AI. Samsung Innovation Campus helped her turn that curiosity into the confidence to create.

Samsung India today announced the launch of Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2026 in Karnataka to train 2000 youth with industry-relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. The launch of the flagship global education and skilling programme was attended by Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, as Chief Guest along with senior academicians from Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru.

Launched in partnership with Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the programme supports Karnataka’s ambition to build an AI-native ecosystem by expanding access to practical AI education and helping develop a future-ready technology workforce. In Karnataka, the programme has trained over 3000 people to date.

Samsung Innovation Campus is a global education programme that empowers young people with skills for emerging technology careers. Now in its fourth year in India, SIC provides youth aged 18–25 with hands-on AI training, enabling participants to apply their learning to practical challenges while strengthening their career readiness.

The Karnataka launch comes as the state strengthens its focus on AI-led innovation. Samsung’s commitment to train 2,000 youth in the state this year will bring industry-relevant AI learning closer to aspiring students and contribute to the development of Karnataka’s technology talent pool. The initiative forms part of Samsung’s broader commitment to empower 20,000 youth across 10 states through SIC 2026.

“India has one of the world’s largest pools of young talent, and the opportunity before us is to equip this generation with the skills to shape an increasingly AI-driven economy. As technology transforms industries and creates new possibilities, building future-ready capabilities at scale will be critical to India’s next phase of growth. Through Samsung Innovation Campus, we want to help expand access to emerging technology skills and enable young people to become active contributors to India’s innovation economy. As Samsung marks 30 years in India, investing in the potential of young Indians remains an important part of our commitment to the country,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head, Corporate Communications & CSR, Samsung South West Asia.

“With Artificial Intelligence transforming industries and creating new opportunities, developing a strong pool of skilled young talent will be critical to Karnataka’s continued leadership in technology and innovation. Samsung Innovation Campus complements the state’s efforts to build an AI-native ecosystem by giving youth access to practical, industry-relevant learning. Such collaborations between academia and industry can equip our students with the capabilities they need to participate meaningfully in the opportunities being created by emerging technologies,” said Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka.

Strengthening India’s Future AI Talent
SIC 2026 is being implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). The programme focuses on industry-relevant AI and Generative AI education through structured learning, practical application and mentorship.

In 2025, SIC trained more than 20,000 participants across India, with women accounting for 48% of participation. The 2026 edition builds on this foundation by extending advanced technology education to more young people and helping develop skills relevant to India’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Guided by its global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People,” Samsung India focuses its citizenship initiatives on Smart Education and Skilling Youth, providing young people with access to knowledge, skills and opportunities that can help them shape their future.

SIC forms part of Samsung’s wider efforts to strengthen India’s skilling and innovation ecosystem. Alongside Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, which enables young people to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and Samsung DOST, which builds industry-ready skills for sales and technical service roles, the programme reflects Samsung’s long-term commitment to empowering India’s next generation through education, skills and technology.

It is a simple sentence, but one that captures what Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) hopes every student takes away from the programme.

Across classrooms in South India, young engineering students are learning Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and Coding & Programming through Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung’s flagship CSR initiative. They arrive looking for technical skills and leave with something far more valuable like confidence, curiosity and a renewed belief in their own potential.

For many, the transformation begins quietly.

Dhanya, a Computer Science student specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, remembers walking into her first Coding & Programming class feeling excited but unsure of herself. Like many students, she had completed coursework before, but translating theory into practical problem-solving seemed intimidating.

Over the next few weeks, that changed.

The structured curriculum, industry-grade labs and hands-on assignments made complex concepts feel approachable. More importantly, the encouragement she received from her mentor changed the way she viewed her own abilities.

That confidence extended well beyond the classroom. Today, Dhanya mentors junior students at her college, a role she never imagined taking on before joining Samsung Innovation Campus.

Her story is one of the many student lives who have benefitted from SIC.

For Maddula Varshini from RNS Institute of Technology, engineering had gradually become an exercise in memorising diagrams and preparing for examinations. The excitement that first drew her towards technology had faded.

Samsung Innovation Campus helped bring it back.

Working with sensors, microcontrollers and cloud platforms, she experienced the thrill of building something that worked outside a textbook. The defining moment came when her team’s IoT prototype successfully transmitted live data to the cloud.

Instead of simply providing answers, trainers encouraged students to troubleshoot, ask questions and think through problems independently. Those experiences helped students develop not only technical competence but also the confidence to solve unfamiliar challenges.

That confidence has opened new doors for students like Meghana.

Coming from a modest background, she often felt that opportunities in technology were reserved for students with better access to resources and guidance. Samsung Innovation Campus challenged that belief.

The practical learning environment helped her develop programming skills while giving her the confidence to ask questions without fear of being judged. Since completing the programme, she has made her first open-source contributions and secured her first internship opportunity.

Sanjana, who enrolled in the Artificial Intelligence course, admits AI initially felt overwhelming.

Through project-based learning, she gradually built machine learning models and eventually developed an emotion detection application as part of her capstone project.

The project represented more than technical progress.

It was proof that she could build solutions capable of addressing real-world challenges. Today, she is preparing for advanced certifications in Data Science and participating in AI hackathons, confident that technology is where she belongs.

While every student’s journey is different, the underlying transformation remains remarkably similar.

“Technology education should do more than teach technical concepts, it should empower young people to believe in their own potential. Through Samsung Innovation Campus, we want students to experience the excitement of creating, solving problems and innovating. When we see students mentoring others, securing internships, participating in hackathons or simply becoming more confident learners, we know the programme is making a meaningful difference,” said Amit Mannan, VP, Software R&D (E).

He believes the programme plays an important role in strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem by complementing academic learning with industry-relevant skills.

“Our goal is not only to prepare students for future careers but to nurture a generation of innovators who will help solve real-world challenges using technology.”

As India continues its rapid digital transformation, initiatives like Samsung Innovation Campus are helping bridge the gap between classrooms and careers.

For students like Dhanya, Varshini, Meghana and Sanjana, the programme may have started with coding exercises, AI models or IoT projects. But what they truly gained was something much harder to teach, and perhaps even more valuable. The confidence to imagine a future they once thought was beyond their reach.

Samsung India has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), its flagship CSR programme dedicated to equipping young people with industry-relevant skills in artificial intelligence (AI).

The 2026 edition will be implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). Through these collaborations, Samsung aims to train 20,000 young people in AI across 10 states, expanding access to industry-relevant AI education and helping strengthen India’s future AI talent pipeline.

AI is changing how the world works —from healthcare and manufacturing to education and everyday services. As India accelerates its AI ambitions, building a skilled workforce will be essential to help more people harness the power of AI and drive innovation.

Now in its fourth year in India, SIC will provide young people aged 18–25 with hands-on AI training, project-based learning, mentorship, and exposure to real-world applications, preparing them for careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology domains.

“AI represents one of the greatest opportunities of our time, and India is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation through the strength of its young talent. Realising that opportunity will require sustained investment in developing the right skills, encouraging innovation and making AI education more accessible to every aspiring learner, regardless of where they come from. At Samsung, we believe technology creates its greatest impact when it empowers people. Through SIC, we are investing in the next generation of AI talent, helping young Indians build the knowledge, confidence and practical experience needed to contribute to India’s innovation journey. As we celebrate 30 years in India, we remain committed to supporting the country’s vision of becoming a global AI leader by nurturing the talent that will shape its future,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung South West Asia.

As Samsung celebrates 30 years in India, the latest edition of SIC reflects the company’s long-term commitment to developing technology talent and supporting India’s emergence as a global hub for AI and innovation. Beyond technical learning, the programme is designed to cultivate problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration, enabling participants to build practical AI solutions while enhancing their career readiness.

Launched in India in 2022, SIC has trained more than 26,500 young people across the country in emerging technologies. In 2025, the programme witnessed 48% women participation making advanced technology education more accessible to aspiring learners from diverse backgrounds.

SIC is part of Samsung’s broader commitment to strengthening India’s innovation and skilling ecosystem. Alongside initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, which nurtures young innovators and entrepreneurs, and Samsung DOST, which develops industry-ready talent for sales and technical service roles, Samsung continues to invest in building the skills, capabilities and innovation mindset that will help power India’s AI-driven future.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of work, creating new opportunities across every industry. As demand for AI talent grows, empowering more young women with practical technology skills will be critical to building India’s next generation of innovators.

Across Maharashtra, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) is helping make that transition possible by equipping young women with industry-relevant AI skills, hands-on learning and real-world project experience that prepares them for careers in emerging technologies.

Samsung’s flagship future-tech skilling programme has trained more than 26,500 young people across India, including over 1,000 students in Maharashtra, creating greater access to AI education and helping more young women confidently pursue careers in technology.

For Himanshi Sharma, a student at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT), Navi Mumbai, Samsung Innovation Campus became the bridge between classroom learning and the rapidly evolving AI industry.

“I often wondered whether my academic knowledge alone would prepare me for the rapidly evolving AI industry,” she says.

Through hands-on AI training, project-based learning and expert mentorship, Himanshi developed CareerStack AI, an AI-powered Resume Intelligence System that helps job seekers improve their applications through AI-driven insights. She has since secured an internship as an AI & Data Technology Intern at Blue Sapphire, a US-based company, contributing to client-facing and patent-filed projects.

“Instead of viewing AI as just a collection of algorithms, I learned how to build complete solutions for real-world challenges. You don’t need to know everything before you begin. What matters is the willingness to learn, stay curious and keep improving every day,” she says.

For Sunidhishree Prabhakaran, a Computer Engineering student at DY Patil Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, the programme strengthened her technical capabilities and confidence to pursue opportunities in AI and data-driven technologies.

After completing Samsung Innovation Campus, she secured a placement at Capgemini, demonstrating how industry-aligned skilling can help young women successfully transition from education to employment.

“Samsung Innovation Campus provided me with valuable exposure to Artificial Intelligence through structured training, assignments and expert guidance. The hands-on learning experience strengthened my technical, analytical and presentation skills while helping me apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges,” she says.

Implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) under the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Samsung Innovation Campus equips young people with practical skills in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies while supporting the vision of Skill India and Digital India.

As Samsung marks 30 years in India, Samsung Innovation Campus is helping expand opportunities for young women to participate in India’s growing AI economy. By combining industry-focused learning with practical experience, the programme is enabling aspiring women technologists to build meaningful careers while contributing to a more inclusive and future-ready digital workforce.

Samsung Nepal has announced the successful completion of the latest Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) Coding & Programming programme and opened applications for a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) course, strengthening its commitment to developing Nepal’s next generation of digital talent.

The Coding & Programming course under SIC, conducted from December 22, 2025, to June 30, 2026, equipped students with hands-on technical skills, practical project experience and industry exposure. Graduates were honoured at a ceremony recognising their successful completion of the programme.

“When I attended Samsung Innovation Campus shortly after arriving in Nepal last December, I saw tremendous potential in Nepal’s young talent. Today, I am proud to see that potential turning into real achievement. As artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, developing digital talent is more important than ever. Through Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung is equipping young people with the skills, confidence and innovative mindset to help lead Nepal’s digital future,” said Chang Uk Jung, Managing Director, Samsung Nepal.

Launched in Nepal in 2023 under Samsung’s global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People,” Samsung Innovation Campus equips young people with industry-relevant skills in emerging technologies while strengthening essential workplace capabilities such as communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

The new AI programme comes as artificial intelligence is transforming industries and creating demand for a new generation of digital professionals. Designed around practical learning and real-world applications, the course will help participants build AI capabilities while encouraging innovation to address Nepal’s evolving development needs.

Beyond the classroom, Samsung Nepal will continue supporting graduates through mentorship from Samsung employees and industry experts, innovation projects and career guidance. The company also plans to establish a Samsung Innovation Campus Alumni Network, enabling graduates to stay connected, continue learning and mentor future participants.

Samsung believes stronger collaboration between academia, industry and government will be essential to building Nepal’s AI ecosystem, expanding career opportunities and accelerating the country’s digital transformation.

Uttar Pradesh’s young innovators have earned national recognition through Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), Samsung India’s flagship skilling programme, with Rekha K, a student from the University of Lucknow, emerging as the National Topper in Big Data. Four additional students from Uttar Pradesh were also recognized among the programme’s state-level toppers, showcasing the rise of the young innovators from the region.

Selected from over 20,000 participants trained across India, Rekha was recognized for developing Healtytics, a data-driven framework aimed at strengthening tuberculosis (TB) surveillance and intervention planning in India.

“Working on Healtytics showed me how technology and data can be used to address real-world public health challenges. The experience helped me strengthen my technical skills and gave me the confidence to build solutions with meaningful social impact. All of this would not have been possible without Samsung Innovation Campus,” said Rekha K.

Among the state-level toppers from Uttar Pradesh were Shivam Kumar Singh from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University, Gorakhpur, who developed an IoT-based Smart Home Automation System, and Yasharth Prakash Srivastava, a final-year Electronics and Communication Engineering student, who built an AI and Big Data-powered Movie Recommendation System. Shivam Singh, a BCA student, trained under Coding & Programming, and Mohammed Ansari, an MCA student, enrolled in AI were also recognized for their outstanding performance under the programme.

“Samsung Innovation Campus gave me an opportunity to apply artificial intelligence and Big Data concepts through the development of a Movie Recommendation System designed to deliver personalised content recommendations based on user preferences and viewing behaviour. The programme strengthened my technical, analytical and teamwork skills while providing valuable exposure to industry-oriented innovation,“ said Yasharth Prakash Srivastava.

This year, the students were felicitated at Samsung India’s headquarters in Gurugram by Mr. JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia. They also had the opportunity to explore Samsung’s innovation ecosystem through visits to Samsung R&D Institute, Noida, Samsung R&D Institute Delhi and Samsung Design Delhi, where they interacted with technology leaders and gained insights into Samsung’s design philosophy, user-centric innovation processes and next-generation product development.

The achievements of these students reflect Uttar Pradesh’s growing focus on fostering innovation, digital skills and technology-led problem solving among youth, highlighting the transformative impact of access to emerging technology education and industry-relevant skilling opportunities.

Shri Yogi Adityanath, Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, had earlier welcomed Samsung Innovation Campus in the state, saying, “Skill development of the youth is a key priority of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. We welcome this initiative by Samsung that will impart employment-oriented future-tech skills to our students. Samsung has been a strong partner of Uttar Pradesh for many years, and this programme will further strengthen our bond.”

Samsung Innovation Campus is part of Samsung’s global citizenship initiative and focuses on providing technology training, project-based learning and industry exposure to young learners. The programme aims to equip students with skills in emerging technologies while encouraging innovation and problem-solving.

For SIC 2025, Samsung India felicitated 30 outstanding students from across the country under the Samsung Innovation Campus programme, awarding each topper ₹1 lakh for exceptional performance in the four courses — Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding & Programming, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data.

Samsung Innovation Campus toppers with [L-R] Shubham Mukherjee, Head Corporate Communication and Corporate Citizenship, Samsung Southwest Asia, JB Park, President & CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia and SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia

Samsung India felicitated 30 outstanding students from across the country under the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, awarding each topper ₹1 lakh for exceptional performance in each of the four courses­ — Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding & Programming, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data.

The awardees included four national toppers, along with 26 state-level toppers and one social media champion, selected from 20,000 students trained through Samsung Innovation Campus, the company’s flagship CSR programme. The students selected from the 2025 cohort represent 10 states, reflecting the growing spread of technology talent beyond India’s traditional innovation hubs

The toppers were felicitated at Samsung India’s headquarters in Gurugram in the presence of JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia. “When I look at all of you, I do not just see students. I see future engineers, creators, entrepreneurs, researchers and perhaps future CEOs. AI, coding and data are no longer skills of tomorrow; they are skills of today. Innovation requires curiosity, resilience and the courage to learn from failure. Keep learning, keep adapting and keep moving forward,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, at the event.

Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India and Digital India missions, Samsung Innovation Campus is Samsung’s flagship CSR initiative focused on building future-ready technology skills among the youth. As a partner in India’s growth story, Samsung continues to invest in talent, strengthen local ecosystems, and work closely with education and skilling institutions to create a digitally empowered and innovation-led Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The stories behind the toppers reflected how technology education can unlock new possibilities.

Aishwarya Sanjay from Karnataka, pursuing a Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension Education, used her learning from the programme to develop an AI-driven model aimed at improving market access for farmers through community-supported agriculture.

Shivam Singh from Uttar Pradesh explored IoT, cybersecurity and automation technologies through the programme, building projects ranging from home automation systems to cybersecurity models, experiences that helped him secure an internship with National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.

Similarly, Dev Uppal from Delhi and Vanshika Raghav from Haryana credited Samsung Innovation Campus with helping them apply classroom learning to real-world challenges while strengthening their confidence, analytical thinking and technical capabilities.

Besides the award ceremony at the Samsung Head Office, the students also had the opportunity to explore Samsung’s innovation ecosystem through visits to Samsung R&D Institute Noida, Samsung R&D Institute Delhi and Samsung Design Delhi. They interacted with technology leaders to understand how the skills gained through Samsung Innovation Campus can be applied to solve real-world challenges. They also gained insights into Samsung’s design philosophy, user-centric innovation processes, and next-generation product development.
  

Through structured training in AI, Coding & Programming, IoT and Big Data, the programme equips students with industry-relevant skills while fostering innovation, critical thinking and digital leadership. As India accelerates its digital transformation, Samsung Innovation Campus continues to create pathways for young talent to access technology education, mentorship and opportunities, helping build the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

The event also included Madhvendra Singh, CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and Lt Gen Kulbhushan H Gawas, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). SIC is implemented in collaboration with the ESSCI and TSSC, two sector skill councils, responsible for defining industry skill standards, certifications and workforce development under the country’s Skill India ecosystem. 

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.