Those were some of the ideas young innovators brought to Samsung India’s Gurugram head office at Kids Day@Samsung 2026, where children aged 7 to 17 were invited to imagine how technology could make everyday life smarter, easier — and a little more fun. The goal was to give employees’ children a first-hand glimpse into their parents’ world, spark curiosity and creativity, and help them experience the pride of being part of the larger Samsung family.

“What stood out at Kids Day@Samsung was the imagination of our young participants and the way they looked at everyday problems with fresh eyes. From rethinking a school bag to imagining new ways to learn, care for pets or bring families together, their ideas reminded us that curiosity is often where innovation begins. Kids Day is also a special opportunity for our colleagues to bring their families into their world at Samsung, creating a stronger connection between our workplace and the people who are such an important part of their lives,” said Rishabh Nagpal, Head of People Team, Samsung India.

At the centre of the annual celebration was ‘Little Minds. Big Ideas.’, a contest that challenged children of Samsung employees to rethink familiar products and invent new ones inspired by problems and experiences from their own lives.

Eleven finalists — seven aged 7–12 and four aged 13–17 — presented their ideas before a jury, transforming observations about school, pets, food, fashion and family life into imaginative technology concepts.

When a School Bag Knows You Forgot Your Homework

Several of the youngest innovators started with a problem almost every school-going child knows: forgetting something at home.

‘Mission Backpack: The School Bag That Checks Itself’ imagined a bag connected to a child’s timetable that could check whether the right books and essentials had been packed. It could alert the student when something was missing — or when the bag was getting too heavy.

Another Buddy Backpack concept went beyond reminders, imagining the journey to school as an experience filled with jokes, quizzes, stories and fun facts. A second Smart Buddy Backpack explored rewards, daily reminders and technology that could help children locate misplaced objects inside their bags.

Pets inspired another idea.

The Samsung Galaxy Pets Guardian Collar imagined a connected collar that could help pet parents track indicators such as heart rate, activity, sleep quality and body temperature, while alerting them to unusual changes.

Fashion received a technology makeover too. One participant reimagined the Samsung Bespoke AI Dresser as a wardrobe companion capable of scanning clothes and suggesting outfits according to the occasion, weather and time of day.

Another proposed a Smart Mirror that could let people visualize different hairstyles, makeup looks and expressions before choosing one.

And then came an idea many students might wish already existed: Samsung earbuds with a kids’ mode capable of turning a teacher’s history lecture into a rap song.

When the Refrigerator Becomes the Karaoke Machine

The 13–17-year-old finalists took the imagination further.

The Samsung Smart Refrigerator Karaoke Edition transformed the kitchen into an entertainment space, combining a karaoke screen and microphones with a family mode and music-synced lighting — turning cooking time into family time.

A Smart Spoon tackled a very different everyday annoyance: food going cold. The concept imagined a spoon capable of keeping food warm with every bite, reducing the need for repeated reheating.

Galaxy Loop looked further into the future with the idea of a wearable capable of projecting visual content from the finger or wrist.

And Galaxy Stylo imagined a smart pen that could help students strengthen vocabulary while improving spelling, grammar and writing skills.

Each of the 10 finalists had three minutes to make their pitch, followed by two minutes of questions from the jury. There were no restrictions on how an idea had to be brought to life: children could use drawings, charts, presentations, LEGO, simple models, props or simply tell a story.

Four winners — two from each age group — were selected and felicitated. Each received a Samsung 80 cm (32-inch) M5 FHD Smart Monitor with Smart TV experience.

In the 7–12 age category, Freya Goyal won for her Samsung Bespoke AI Dresser, while Advay Suryachand won for Mission Backpack.

In the 13–17 age category, Sanvi Goyal won for her Galaxy Stylo AI-Assisted Pen, while Aarna Goyal won for her Smart Refrigerator Karaoke Edition.

Seeing Where Mom and Dad Work

The ideas were only one part of the day.

Kids Day@Samsung also opened up Samsung India’s head office to employees’ families, giving children a chance to discover what their parents experience at work every day.

At the Business Experience Studio, children explored Samsung products and technologies. At the Samsung Studio, they went behind the scenes to see how live shoots and content are created. Visits to the gym and their parents’ workspaces offered another glimpse into everyday life inside Samsung.

For parents, it meant being able to show rather than simply tell their children what their workplace is like.

And Then, It Was Time to Play

Away from the pitches and technology experiences, Samsung’s cafeteria became a playground.

Children took on Drop a Hop, Bowling Alley, Mini Golf, Buzz the Wire, Hit the Target, Catch the Stick and Toss the Ball, while employees, spouses and children spent the day together across the head office.

The celebration ended with special snack boxes and curated gift hampers for the children.

But some of the ideas they left behind raised a more interesting question.

A karaoke refrigerator or a school bag that checks itself may have begun with a child’s imagination. As technology increasingly becomes part of how people learn, play and live, today’s playful idea could contain the seed of tomorrow’s product.

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., July 3, 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.

Samsung BKC, in partnership with Jio World Plaza and Samsung Health, turned the spotlight on wellness and innovation with an electrifying 5K Run in Mumbai. The event, designed to celebrate the newly launched Galaxy Watch8 Series, brought together more than 120 fitness enthusiasts, marathoners, and wellness seekers for an energizing morning that blended technology with healthy living.

From the crack of dawn, runners laced up to experience firsthand how the Galaxy Watch8 Series is redefining the idea of a health companion. Featuring a personal running coach, comprehensive sleep monitoring, and holistic wellness insights, the smartwatch gave participants a glimpse of how cutting-edge innovation can power everyday fitness journeys.

The run concluded with a spirited felicitation ceremony, where winners were awarded the latest Galaxy Watch8 Series, exclusive goodie bags, and finisher medals. But the celebration didn’t stop at the finish line. At Samsung BKC’s Connected Kitchen, participants indulged in a Healthy Food Session curated by the in-house chef, featuring recipes made with Samsung’s AI-powered kitchen appliances, showcasing the brand’s vision of a balanced, tech-enabled lifestyle.

With over 300 registrations, the event highlighted Samsung BKC’s role as a hub of experiences that go beyond products. Bringing together community, innovation, and lifestyle, partnering with Jio World Plaza, the event also amplified how collaboration between technology and lifestyle destinations can inspire healthier living.

Through initiatives like the 5K Wellness Run, Samsung continues its commitment to empower people with meaningful innovations that support healthier, more connected lives.  The 5K Run was more than just a race, it was a celebration of community spirit, resilience, and the power of technology to inspire better living.

Across cities and classrooms, from the heart of New Delhi to the bylanes of Kolhapur, thousands of students have stepped forward with one bold belief — “I can solve for tomorrow.” Now, as the last leg of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow roadshows draws to a close, the countdown begins for India’s young changemakers to turn their ideas into action.

June 30 is the final day to apply for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow — a national innovation competition for 14-22-year-olds that has already ignited a movement across the country. Launched on April 29, 2025, the programme empowers students across India with design thinking tools, mentorship from Samsung and IIT Delhi experts, investor connects, prototyping support, and a chance to win INR 1 crore.

But more than the prize, what truly defines this programme is purpose.

Over the past weeks, open houses and roadshows have brought together students with extraordinary vision. In Delhi-NCR, students dreamt up mental health apps and AI-driven solutions for pollution. In Gujarat and Maharashtra, ideas around sustainable packaging, heritage revival, and inclusive education found a stage. In every city, one message rang clear — young India is ready to build real-world solutions for real-world problems.

Now, it’s your turn.

If you’ve ever looked at something broken in the world and thought, “Why isn’t anyone fixing this?” — maybe the answer is: because you’re the one meant to.

Whether you want to help farmers with smarter irrigation, build a safer space for teenagers online, or make your city more accessible — your idea belongs here.

Ishita, a student from Ghaziabad, shared, “This was the first time someone asked me what problem I wanted to solve. That changed everything.”

Aakash, a student from Pune, added, “I stopped waiting for the ‘right time’ and started building. Solve for Tomorrow made me believe my idea mattered.”

Their stories are just the beginning. Yours could be next.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is not about being a genius coder or a tech expert — it’s about empathy, curiosity, and the courage to try. It’s for students who dream of a cleaner city, safer roads, healthier communities, and a future where no voice is left unheard.

And if you’re reading this, maybe it’s for you.

Apply before June 30, 2025

This is your last chance to turn your idea into impact.

Let’s build the future — one bold idea at a time.

Let’s Solve for Tomorrow.

Young Indians are ready to step up and solve real-world problems

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a national innovation challenge for 14-22 year olds, is transforming campuses in Bengaluru into launch pads of the future.

Launched on April 29, the latest season of the innovation contest is spreading across India through a series of design thinking workshops and Open Houses—reaching not just major metros but also the vibrant heartlands of the Northeast. The programme encourages youth to identify real-world issues in their communities and develop meaningful tech-based solutions.

This year, the programme will offer INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams, along with opportunities for hands-on prototyping, expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty, and valuable investor connects—giving young minds the support they need to bring their ideas to life.

In Bengaluru, more than 3,000 students from five leading schools and colleges came together this month to dream big, think bold and build solutions for India’s future. As part of the programme’s roadshows and open houses, classrooms were transformed into buzzing hubs of ideas and inspiration.

From medical colleges to high schools, the message was clear: young Indians are ready to step up and solve real-world problems—armed with empathy, technology and a passion to bring meaningful change.

At Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, students gathered to explore how health and innovation intersect. For Ritwika, the experience was transformative.

“The workshop helped me understand how to really think—not just of ideas, but of how to plan and build them. I’ve always been bothered by how we manage waste around us. Now, with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, I want to work on better waste segregation systems. It made me realise that we’re not just students—we can be problem solvers.”

Similar energy echoed through Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, where Rudra left the workshop thinking not just as a medical student, but as a changemaker.

“I finally understood what design thinking really means,” he said. “It’s not just a process—it’s a mindset. I want to work on ideas around energy conservation that help society at large. This programme gave me the clarity I needed to start.”

The spark wasn’t limited to colleges alone. In schools like National Centre for Excellence, Sandeepani School, and AECS School, younger students were just as fired up to bring change.

Deeksha, a student passionate about the environment, found her path through technology.

“I used to think solving environmental problems needed years of research. But this workshop taught me to first define the problem clearly—and then start thinking of practical solutions. With Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, I want to build tech-based solutions for sustainability. There’s so much scope here—and I believe I can make a difference.”

The programme is not just about problem-solving—it is also about planting the seeds of entrepreneurship. For Anish, the workshop became the launchpad for a bigger dream.

“Before this, I didn’t know where to begin. But Samsung Solve for Tomorrow gave me the foundation to think like a founder. I want to work on issues around wildlife conservation and eventually start up in this space.”

Across each workshop, one thing was consistent—the commitment Samsung has made to empower India’s youth, encouraging them to look at their communities, identify pressing problems, and innovate with purpose.

As the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow roadshows wrap up in Bengaluru, they leave behind not just filled notebooks, but lit-up minds—ready to reimagine India, one solution at a time.

I’ve followed this saying over the last 57 days when we were locked inside our homes, with loads of time at hand.

My job requires me to spot interesting stories, shoot stuff and then go through multiple rounds of edits, before I can put it up on my channel.

Now, without the services of a dedicated camera person, I was at a loss through this period, and that is when I decided to turn this adversity into an opportunity. An opportunity to acquire a new skill.

Much to the chagrin of my videographer friend, I decided to don the role of the cameraperson, but the mighty DSLR isn’t easy to navigate. The ISO settings and ‘f’ values look like algebra to me.

That’s when the Galaxy S20+ came to the rescue.

Abhishek Telang: I decided to don the role of a cameraperson

Smartphones are handy, easy to use and you can download plenty of apps which are very helpful for ‘not so talented’ novices like me. And then, to make a good video or a vlog using a smartphone, all you need is a tripod, that’s it.

The smartphone’s features and the dozens of built-in AI tricks take care of everything else. No stress of figuring out the ISO or aperture settings. The auto setting on the camera app takes care of pretty much every other detail. What I loved most about the Galaxy S20+ is the almost magical audio recording.

The phone allows me to shoot videos in 4K resolution, and sometimes even in 8K, giving content creators like me a lot of freedom to experiment.

Through this lockdown, I have created 70 videos for my YouTube Channel, using my Galaxy S20+. The total DSLR videos I have shot so far are 21!

In fact there is one more video that I am already working on, about my latest hobby, of making kulfi at home. When Samsung Newsroom India first spoke to me to write the article, I planned to make a video about how to make kulfi at home in my Samsung refrigerator, but I gave up that idea as it became difficult to procure all the right ingredients to make the perfect kulfi for this summer, with all the right flavours. I promise to come back with my video on my kulfi making attempt soon. And I will use the Galaxy again.

I know my cameraperson friend isn’t going to like this. Sorry buddy, I have found new love, in my ‘cameraphone’. And I just can’t get over it right now.

[Abhishek Telang is a former Tech Editor turned YouTuber who has been covering technology since 2007. He wrote this piece at the request of Samsung Newsroom India]

My future, with filter and the Galaxy Z Flip

Thankfully, I have always been built for a ‘Work From Home’ culture, thanks in part to a commute that feels like time stood still and in part to my job as a media professional. On a daily basis, most media professionals can work from just about anywhere given they have internet access and a smartphone but for me specifically, home is where the work is.

As part of What Hi-Fi, a magazine the covers high-end home-theater and audio gear, part of my job includes watching movies and listening to music, both of which I prefer to do in the purpose-built in-home studio. So, besides the internet access and smartphone, you can even add popcorn to the list and my work essentials are sorted!

Indulgences aside, the quarantine period has been a time of self-discovery for many of us and served as an assessment tool for a lot of team leaders. Keeping discipline and motivation levels up is definitely a full-time job when you have to manage a team of professionals who are used to a high-strung life of events, reporting, meetings, commuting and the daily grind of ‘office’. Thanks to several apps that make it easier than ever to quickly get more than three co-workers on a call, the workflow itself isn’t hampered much. Add secure intranet server access, instant messaging apps, editing softwares, and Google Docs and the Stuff team is completely capable of churning out issues after issues remotely. The bigger problem is logistics and for a tech magazine, life without new products in hand will eventually come to a grinding halt, one way or the other.

Thankfully, just before #StayHome was imposed, I was lucky enough to get hold of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which gave me a lot of insights (and entertainment) in isolation. The future of mobile phone form factor, the cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio screen becoming a norm and how technology always apes sci-fi are some of the matters, the Galaxy Z Flip made me think.

Read about the Galaxy Z Flip Here:  The Future Changes Shape: Express Yourself with Galaxy Z Flip

When I was done thinking, I realised that like every tech journalist these days, my house was littered with little nuggets of technology that begged for a deeper dive. Be it teaching my smart speaker new skills, realising that the vacuum cleaner does a better job than the house help or discovering an app that makes me sound like film stars for my Instagram videos.

There’s always something to explore and when you’re done with that, there’s also time left to introspect on how seriously helpful technology can be too. In a global crisis like this, the only reason why most of us have managed to remain sane in the safety of our home is because of technology. I am hoping that in the times to come, we all are a little more respectful of nature and a little more appreciative of the tech that drives us.

[Nishant Padhiar is Editor of two monthly technology and lifestyle magazines – Stuff India and What Hi-Fi India]

The S Pen’s cool life hacks have seen huge adoption and led to a cult following for Galaxy Note Line in India. With the Galaxy Note10 Lite, millennials and Gen Z consumers get a chance to experience the #PowerofSPen at a more accessible price point.

We put to test one of the coolest features of the S Pen by inviting caricature artist Prashant Sinha to do an impossible job – Use the Galaxy Note10 Lite to capture tech journalists using the S Pen.

And the journalists seemed rather excited when they saw their sketch and shared them on their social media.

Take a look at some of the posts by the journalists.

Galaxy Note10 Lite has been designed to unleash productivity and creativity giving users the power to do more using their smartphone. It offers a Super AMOLED edge-to-edge Infinity-O display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The unique Infinity-O display packs the discreetly positioned front camera, to minimize interruptions onscreen.

The iconic Bluetooth-enabled S Pen allows users to personalize photos and videos with dynamic drawings, effects and animations.

A lot can be done when you simply have the right and powerful device. Galaxy Note10 Lite brings the power of the Intelligent S Pen along with industry-leading premium features from the Galaxy Note10 series at a more accessible price point.

The Samsung Innovation Lab at IIT-Guwahati will train students on Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, helping them learn industry-relevant skills and making them job-ready.

Samsung Digital Academy is Samsung’s corporate social initiative that aims to bridge the digital divide and proficiency gaps in the country by skilling students on cutting-edge technology. Through this partnership with IIT-Guwahati, the academy targets to train over 300 students in the next three years on these cutting edge technologies.

“I sincerely feel that Samsung Digital Academy Programme at IIT -Guwahati would increasingly help Assam to emerge as a key player in the development of next-generation technology ecosystems and help the state in becoming a potential destination for skill development mission from a digital perspective. I further hope that the collaboration between Samsung and IIT-Guwahati in rolling out this skill initiative will definitely play a crucial role in helping the government develop sustainable employment options in the state,” said Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.

“Samsung R&D Institute India, Delhi has been working closely for many years with premiere engineering institutions of India to foster collaborations for joint teaching, mentoring and promoting research on advanced and emerging technologies. We are committed to work in the field of next generation technology development and participate in the growth of advanced research areas such as IoT through the network of Samsung Innovation Labs under the Samsung Digital Academy program,” said Kiho Kim, Managing Director, Samsung Research & Development Institute, Delhi.

“At Samsung, our aim is to foster a culture of innovation amongst the students and provide them with the best possible infrastructure. We are confident that Samsung Innovation Lab, which is part of our citizenship initiatives, will help students leverage the growing digital technologies market and develop their talent,” said Peter Rhee, Corporate Vice President, Samsung India.

“IIT-Guwahati is actively looking forward to the association with Samsung India to impart cutting edge education to the students of the institute. Such initiatives will help bridge the academia-industry gap and foster more collaborations that would be a win-win situation for both. The strong interest and support of the state government, will go a long way in extending the expertise of IIT-Guwahati and Samsung Innovation Lab to other parts of Assam. It would provide technical opportunities for academic excellence and development,” said Prof. TG Sitharam, Director, IIT-Guwahati.

The curriculum at the Samsung Innovation Lab at IIT-Guwahati will include Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course will be taught over 14 weeks through classroom lectures, assignments and lab room sessions, self-study and mini projects. Extensive tutorials and approach documents will also be provided to students to facilitate practical exercises.

Samsung has so far set up five Samsung Innovation Labs in IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Hyderabad, IIT-Kharagpur and IIT-Roorkee as part of its Samsung Digital Academy program. More Samsung Innovation Labs will come in the near future. The current focus of the labs is on activities such as collaborative research with Samsung and course/training offered by Samsung. The Samsung Innovation Lab at IIT-Guwahati will carry out research on areas such as Pervasive Computing, Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning, IoT, Embedded Systems.

Samsung today presented the Samsung Innovation Awards 2014 to the young and enterprising innovators at IIT Kharagpur Extension Centre in Kolkata. Samsung Innovation Awards challenges the students to design and develop innovation in technology and demonstrate the potential of the idea to address practical business solutions. Taking the first prize was team Devender and Rohan Jain for Picture Vocabulary App for Competitive Exams. The other two teams were Karan Kakwani and Satya Narayan Shukla for Non Invasive Cuff less Blood Pressure and Heart Rate measurement system and Subarna Chatterjee, Arijit Roy and Sanku Kumar Roy for Big-Sensor-Cloud infrastructural framework for persuasive and pervasive virtualization of physical sensors into effective real-time services. The awards were presented by Dr Aloknath De, Sr. VP & CTO, Samsung R & D Institute, India – Bangalore.

This year’s awards saw an overwhelming response from the students who got an opportunity to present their ideas to the eminent jury comprising Dr. Aloknath De, CTO, SRIB; Prof Rajib Mall, HoD, Computer Science Department, IIT Kharagpur and Prof Indranil Sengupta, MD, Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Park, IIT Kharagpur.The top three winners were given cash prizes worth Rupees One lakh, Seventy-five thousand and Fifty-thousand respectively. The other finalists received consolation prizes. Samsung R & D Institute – Bangalore is exploring the option of inviting the award winners to join them to further develop their innovations.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Aloknath De, Senior VP & CTO, Samsung R & D Institute, Bangalore India said, “Samsung has a strong history of innovation, and at Samsung Research & Development Institute Bangalore, we pride ourselves on our ability to create cutting edge technology that goes into defining the future. We are very keen to be a catalyst in encouraging research and inculcating the spirit of innovation amongst the student community. These awards are an attempt to identify the potential innovators and take them to the next level. We are pleased to see the level of innovation and creativity among these IIT students; we had a delightful time vetting through and shortlisting entries.”

Seven such entries made it to the finals of the fourth edition of the Samsung Innovation Awards, conducted by the Samsung R & D Institute, India – Bangalore (SRI-B); in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Cell and Department of Computer Science at IIT Kharagpur. The event was open for participation to all students of IIT Kharagpur. The Awards invited innovative projects from student teams advised by faculty members in the areas of Internet of Things, Multimedia, Web Technology, Machine Learning, Mobile Computing, Sensors, Security and related technologies.

Dr. Partha Pratim Das, Head, Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship, IIT Kharagpur, said, “As an institution, we place tremendous importance on research and welcome any opportunity that encourages our students to use their knowledge to develop innovative solutions. Working with an R&D centre such as the SRI-B gives our students the added perks of understanding the kind of research and solutions the industry expects and requires.”

Picture Vocabulary App for Competitive Exams, Big-Sensor-Cloud infrastructural framework for persuasive and pervasive virtualization of physical sensors into effective real-time services, The Guiding System 1.0, Intelligent Android Notebook (IAN) were some of the futuristic innovations presented by IIT Kharagpur students that were recognised by the Samsung Innovation Awards 2014.

Devender and Rohan on winning the award said, “We are excited and overwhelmed to be the Samsung Innovation Awards winners this year. This is a great boost to our interest in research and we look forward to working with the SRI-B to understand how we can take this further. We thank our professors at IIT Kharagpur for their training, support and encouragement all along.”

2014 edition of the Samsung Innovation Awards was initiated at IIT Kharagpur campus three months ago through an open entry where students submitted proposals for their innovative ideas. Shortlisting process was led by IIT Kharagpur Professors and SRIB team who selected the finalist. The final teams presented their idea to the panel of judges at IIT Kharagpur campus. The winning project was selected based on the degree of innovation, feasibility, usability, relevance and overall impact on masses.

Conceptualised in 2011 the Samsung Innovation Awards seeks to support and encourage young talent/ professionals who have incorporated innovative approaches, sought to improvise different systems and processes, developed indigenous products and services for fulfilling mass needs thereby transforming lives and creating sustainable solutions for the benefit of the society at large.

Synopsis of shortlisted projects: Samsung Innovation Award 2014