The announcement was made in Milan, where the ambassador program announcement was held in conjunction with the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The three-day program ran from Feb. 8–10 and including an appointment ceremony, a solution exhibition and networking activities.

Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung’s global problem-solving platform that supports young people in developing innovative STEM-based solutions to address local and global challenges. This year’s global ambassadors were selected from winning teams of Solve for Tomorrow regional competitions around the world, with the final selection being made through a joint evaluation by Samsung and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) based on the innovation, scalability and social impact of each solution. The 10 selected teams are divided into two focus areas — Sport & Tech, and Accessibility & Environment — with five teams chosen in each category.

As part of the Ambassador program, each selected team will receive funding, along with up to two years of continued support from Samsung to help transform their prototypes into commercially viable products. Five teams in the Sport & Tech category will be jointly supported by Samsung and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Raye Woon who represented Team CuraStep from the UK as a Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Ambassador in Sport & Tech said “It is incredibly rewarding to see our idea represented on a global stage and how far we’ve come in our mission to help diabetic patients worldwide. The Solve for Tomorrow community is extraordinary, and I’m delighted to be a part of it. As an ambassador, I look forward to championing the next generation of tech-for-good leaders!”

Sustainable Innovation in Sport & Tech

Held under the theme “Sport & Tech,” the aim of Samsung’s 2026 Ambassador program is to empower youth to drive sustainable innovation through the intersection of sports, technology and leadership. The official appointment ceremony took place at Samsung House in Milan and was attended by approximately 80 global stakeholders, including IOC President Kirsty Coventry; Jae Youl Kim, IOC Executive Board Member and President of Samsung Global Research; Olympism 365 Commission Chair Auvita Rapilla; Olympism 365 Commission Member Nawal El Moutawakel; and Won-Jin Lee, President and Head of Global Marketing at Samsung Electronics.

Commitment moment in the appointment ceremony underscored the shared commitment of Samsung and the IOC to jointly nurturing future talent and empowering young people to help shape a better world. This commitment was brought to life through a stage performance in which the composite logos of both organizations were brought together by unfolding and overlapping the Galaxy Z TriFold, completing the visual composition. The act of opening the TriFold symbolically represented the expansion of ideas and potential, as well as the shared belief of Samsung and the IOC in opening new possibilities as young people step forward to lead the future.

“The projects are truly inspiring: full of creativity, imagination, and passion to make a real difference. You’re using technology to shape a future that is more inclusive, more sustainable, healthier and more active,” said IOC President Coventry. “I am especially excited to see the first-ever Sport & Tech winners — combining sport, technology, and problem-solving in ways that can truly change lives.”

“Through Solve for Tomorrow and our collaboration with the IOC, we are creating environments where young people can discover their strengths, express their ideas, and contribute meaningfully to society,” said Global Marketing Head Lee. “We are not only supporting innovation but also nurturing future leaders who will carry forward the values of excellence, respect, friendship — and creativity.”

Solution Exhibition and Innovation Workshop

On Feb. 9, the ambassador teams showcased the solutions they developed at Smart City Lab in Milan and attended an innovation-themed workshop led by the IOC’s Olympism365 Innovation Hub that will equip the ambassadors with the skills to be an innovator of sustainable development in the world of sports. The exhibition was attended by representatives from the IOC, the Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee and various Italian government agencies.

Former Solve for Tomorrow UK winner and member of the first cohort of Solve Ambassadors, Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia, exhibited her project, MyVision – a tech-forward mobility aid designed to empower people with visual impairments. Ramneek, who has a visual impairment herself said “Partnering with Samsung to bring MyVision to life has been an amazing experience. I am thrilled to showcase my first physical prototype, demonstrating how this technology can truly transform the lives of the visually impaired community globally.”

On Feb. 10, the ambassadors took part in a series of on-site programs and official activities, as well as a visit to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Village. Through these experiences, Samsung is supporting the ambassadors in deepening their understanding of sports, technology and the meaning of the Olympic Games and the Olympic spirit.

Details regarding the 10 newly selected Solve for Tomorrow Ambassador teams and their projects are as follows:

The Five Sport & Tech Ambassador Teams

Australia | TeamUp: Ahan Kiani
An AI-based platform that connects individuals with local sports teams and communities to increase participation in recreational sports.

Indonesia | Run Sight: Anthony Edbert Feriyanto, Kaindra Rizq Sachio, Muhammed Fazil Tirtana and Ariq Maulana Malki Ibrahim
A wearable AI solution that helps people with visual impairments safely participate in running and other physical activities by detecting lanes and obstacles.

Türkiye | Poseidon: Umut Devrim Deveci and Efe Cem Öztürk
A swimming safety system for visually impaired users that provides vibration alerts through a wristband when approaching boundaries or obstacles.

Great Britain | Curastep: Raye Woon and Sarah Xie
Smart sneakers equipped with sensors to detect early signs of blister formation in people with diabetes and encourage safe physical activity.

United States | Storm Shield: Danielle Yang, Sara Carmona, Isha Harbaugh, Koel Harbaugh, Audrey Adams, Nikki Beshkar and Emily Wang
A protective sports headband designed to shield hearing aids from moisture, impact and environmental damage during physical activity.

The Five Accessibility and Environment Ambassador Teams

China | Furen Makers: Chenyue Wang, Ziyang Ma, Qiuyue Wang and Hewei Wen
A brainwave-controlled wheelchair designed to support people with ALS and physical disabilities in mobility, rehabilitation and sports participation.

France | Liova: Simon Cénet and Evan Dessables
A reusable battery production kit that transforms discarded smartphone batteries into portable power banks to reduce electronic waste.

India | Paraspeak: Pranet Khetan
A cloud-based AI solution that converts unclear speech into clear pronunciation in real time for people with speech impairments.

Türkiye | Oilsorb: İrem Erden, Ece Deniz Sayar, Ela Aksoy and Meryem Melis Çınar
A sustainable oil spill response solution using reusable wool-based oil absorption pads and drone technology to address marine pollution.

United States | Aqua-Gel: Arya Anilkumar, Anna Huang, Aishwarya Reddy, Subiksha Srinivasan Vidya and Elaine Zuo
An AI-powered smart bandage that monitors wound healing in real time and supports early infection detection through sensor data.

The event, hosted in Milan, attended by 60 participants, featured a dynamic showcase of ideas, workshops, and cultural activities. The finalists were joined by experts from Samsung and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) present as part of the joint initiative, Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People, aimed at engaging younger generations and creating a positive impact in the world through sport and technology. The experts mentored the teams to highlight the positive impact of youth-led programmes combining sport and technology to potentially solve societal issues. The Sport&Tech theme reflects a shared commitment of Samsung and IOC to inspire young people to become changemakers by combining the unifying power of sport with cutting-edge innovation, which also aligns with the IOC’s Olympism365 strategy, which leverages sport to promote sustainable development.

The Winning Teams and Their Innovations

• Curastep Raye & Sarah (UK). A Smart IoT biometric shoe to empower diabetes patients with foot problems to stay active.
• Liova, Evan & Simon (France). A eco-designed power bank using components from old devices.
• My Hormone, Petra & Zóra (Hungary). A comprehensive educational resource on female hormonal balance, addressing gaps in public health.
• SkillFIT, Alicia & Gabriel (Germany). An AI powered platform focusing on improving fairness physical education in schools
• VisionNex, Jakub & Jakub (Czech Republic). Affordable smart glasses to translate visual scenes into spoken descriptions to empower visually impaired people to be more active in their environments.

Samsung Electronics Chief Marketing Officer for Europe, Benjamin Braun and Samsung Electronics Italy’s Head of CRM and Media, Cristina Mangiarotti, shared valuable leadership insights and essential skills for their future projects.

The finalists were also supported by the IOC Young Leaders, Berber Swart, Sofia Bonicalza, Nicolo Di Tulio and Paul Bayetwho worked with students to strengthen their storytelling and pitching skills. The IOC Young Leaders programme is one of the IOC’s flagship initiatives designed to empower young people to drive positive change through sport, reflecting IOC’s mission and the Olympism365 framework.

5 Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Winners alongside (from the right Simon Sung, President and CEO Samsung Electronics Europe & on the left Louis Kim, President Samsung Electronics Italy, Daniel Park, Head of People Team Samsung Electronics Europe and Benjamin Braun, CMO Samsung Electronics Europe

“We are thrilled to see the incredible talent and creativity demonstrated by these young innovators”, said Benjamin Braun, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Electronics Europe. “The Solve for Tomorrow competition is a testament to the power of technology in driving positive change. We are proud to support these young innovators as they work towards creating a better future for all”

President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Europe Simon Sung said, “I am very proud that Europe is hosting the first ever regional Solve For Tomorrow competition. I am passionate about supporting the Olympism365 principles and the brilliant young people across Europe that are our future leaders. We want to grow participation in Solve For Tomorrow to create more opportunities like this in the future”.

“Olympism is not only about competition; it is about building a better world through sport,” said Ollie Dudfield, Associate Director of Olympism365 at the IOC. He congratulated Samsung for the Solve For Tomorrow programme and the Sport&Tech collaboration with the IOC, noting that “our shared vision through initiatives like Olympism365 empowers young people to use sport and innovation to tackle global challenges.” Dudfield encouraged participants to be proud of their journey, adding that “together, we can help create a healthier, more inclusive and better-connected world.”

The Winning Teams

“We had a lot of fun meeting new people and exploring Milan during the European Solve for Tomorrow competition. It’s been incredible to win with CuraStep. We can’t wait to see what’s next!” CuraStep

“We were so excited to take part in Solve for Tomorrow European competition. If you believe in what you do and invest yourself fully, it will come True!” Liova

“We have dreamt of reaching the top five with our My Hormone project since the moment we stepped into the European finals. Seeing our ideas come to life and sharing this moment with everyone who believed in us is an incredible feeling”.  My Hormone

“When students feel seen, they start to believe in themselves and if you really believe in yourself, you can achieve anything. Just like we did with our idea SkillFIT at the European Competition.” SkillFIT

“This was an amazing experience. It was great to hear other finalists from all over Europe and we are proud that our idea of AI powered smart glasses for the blind was selected among the 5 winning ideas.” VisionNex

All ten finalists took part in a three-day series of workshops and pitches in Milan.

About Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

The Solve for Tomorrow initiative encourages young innovators to develop creative solutions to global challenges using technology. The European competition marks a significant milestone in Samsung’s commitment to fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of leaders.

For more information about Solve for Tomorrow in the UK please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow/

Samsung Electronics UK Co., Ltd., has revealed that Amy Garside and Charlotte Anders-James from Byrchall High School in Wigan, have won the 11-13 age category the annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow tech for good idea competition – which invited 11-15 year olds to come up with tech powered solutions to help solve everyday problems.

Hundreds of secondary schools across the UK and Ireland signed up to receive free online resources to help inspire the next generation of innovators. Students learned the basics of design thinking, received insight into creative STEM careers, and were encouraged to enter their tech for good ideas into the challenge.

From over 1,100 ideas entered this year, Amy and Charlotte from Byrchall High School were awarded first place in the 11-13 age category with their innovative idea called ‘Meal Master’, an AI-powered food container that tracks nutritional information, caters for dietary needs and also offers recipes and helpful reminders such as nudges to stay hydrated.

Mr. Phillip Paul, Head teacher at Byrchall High School, said: “We are incredibly proud of our students’ success with Samsung, a fantastic national achievement that rightly celebrates their creativity, determination and teamwork, and shows how our young people bring our values of ambition, innovation and community to life.”

To present their award, Labour MP for Makerfield, Josh Simons, made a special visit to the school this week to congratulate the students in an all-school assembly and award them with their tech prizes.

Josh said of this award: “It was fantastic to meet Amy and Charlotte to give them their award for winning this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow tech for good idea challenge. Before I was an MP, I worked in technology, and I know that out of the box thinking like the students at Byrchall have been doing is always needed, especially as tech gets more and more involved in our lives. Well done to them – I see bright things for their futures!”

Jessie Soohyun Park, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Samsung Electronics UK, said: “We believe every young person has the potential to become an innovator and to pursue a career in tech. The thousands of ideas we receive from young people from every year are a testament to their creativity and desire to channel their interests in technology for good. We want to continue finding new ways to support this next generation of innovators and can’t wait to see what Amy and Charlotte goes next!”

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow’s programme for secondary schools launched in 2021 and has reached 216,652 young people in over a third of secondary schools across the UK and Ireland to date. The theme for this year’s challenge was ‘Living Well: Tech for a Happier Healthier World’. The next edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow will return later this year. For more information visit: samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow/

LONDON, UK – 4 July – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the winners of its fifth annual Solve for Tomorrow competition, which aims to uncover the most promising tech inventions from young people by asking 16-25 year olds to come up with ideas that help solve societal challenges.

The ideas showcased the passion young people have for future innovation and their drive to design a better world – exploring how technology can solve the issues they care about while tackling broader societal challenges. Nottingham based Eseose Okotako (23) of team Athena was announced as the winner in the 18-25 category with their impressive idea, a haptic collar that syncs with any audio to translate music into tailored vibrations, allowing deaf users to feel melody, rhythm and emotion.

Meanwhile, in the 16-18 category, Manchester based trio Daniel Aju (18), Harris Asif (18) and Nahom Ghirmay (18) of team Sanoband were announced in first place following their idea of a device that aims to help individuals with alcohol addiction by detecting cravings early, preventing relapse and supporting long-term recovery.

This year marked the first time the competition shortlisted 100 young people for workshops and mentoring stage, an increase from 24 to 49 teams in total, nearly doubling the number of participants. Samsung also supported every shortlisted young person with Samsung products.

Entries this year ranged from an assistive glove that replaces the lost dexterity within people with immobile hands, to an AI-driven breast health app that syncs with wearables to guide self-exams, track changes, and generate clinician-ready reports. An app, designed by team HeartAware that uses an AI-powered tool on your phone to detect heart risks, also received critical acclaim from the judges.

On top of this, team Zera, who designed a thermoelectric device to ease menopausal symptoms also won the People’s Choice Award – the best of the finalist submissions, which was voted on by over 2,000 people on Samsung’s social channels.

The 100 were shortlisted by a panel of Samsung experts and tech-for-good founders who reviewed submissions from 508 eligible applicants across the country, 49 teams took part in a programme of design thinking, market research and a newly introduced physical and digital prototyping workshop. Throughout the process, they also received mentoring, support and guidance from Samsung colleagues to help bring their ideas to life.

The programme follows statistics released that show nearly two-thirds (60%) of young people across the UK are considering a career in technology. Yet, 96% of respondents believe there are barriers to entering the industry and 65% feel their personal background impacts their ability to harness their creativity through tech.[1] The Solve for Tomorrow programme exists to prove that young people from all walks of life can come up with ideas that can make a difference in the world through the use of technology.

The existing partnerships between Samsung UK and organisations such as InnovateHer and the Social Mobility Foundation are essential to this mission, helping to reach and support young people who aren’t currently in education, employment or training.

The shortlisted ten teams were invited to Samsung’s head offices to showcase their ideas and formally pitch to a panel of Samsung experts and tech entrepreneurs. This was followed by the annual Solve for Tomorrow awards ceremony, where the winners were crowned.

Speaking about this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition, Soohyun Jessie Park, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Samsung Electronics UK, said: “Solve for Tomorrow continues to empower young people to reflect on what truly matters to them whilst simultaneously channelling these passions into tangible action. It’s phenomenal to witness what young people are capable of even within the space of four months on the programme. Their commitment and passion is an inspiration and we’re so excited to support Eseose and team Sanoband to bring their ideas closer to the communities they care about.”

Eseose from team Athena, said: “It was an amazing experience being a part of this year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. You don’t need qualifications or a team to enter – just a great idea! The experience has been incredibly valuable and helped with my confidence, and I strongly encourage anyone who is interested to give it a go. I’m glad I did!”

More details on how to enter the next Solve for Tomorrow competition will be announced later this year.

For more information on Solve for Tomorrow visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow/

[1] Consumer research was commissioned to 1,000 UK teenagers aged 13-19 between the 4th and 10th October 2024 by OnePoll. Onepoll are members of ESOMAR and comply with the ESOMAR guidelines for online research.

From June 3-5, Samsung participated in the first Olympism365 Summit: Sport For A Better World Summit at the IOC headquarters to showcase its Solve for Tomorrow vision of empowering youth through education and technology, highlighting stories from around the around the world that show how the program is helping young people tackle real-world challenges in their communities.

Over three days, the event brought together more than 250 representatives from 100 organisations across the Olympic Movement, United Nations agencies, development and financing institutions, civil society, for-purpose business, safe sport community and IOC Young Leaders, working together to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through sport.

IOC President Thomas Bach delivers a keynote at the IOC Youth Summit

Running within the Olympism365 Summit program, the IOC Youth Summit provided a platform for IOC Young Leaders to contribute their perspectives, collaborate on innovative solutions and shape the future of sport for development, offering a vital contribution to the Olympism365 strategy focused on building a better world through sport.

During the summit, Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia, the 2022 winner of the United Kingdom’s Solve for Tomorrow program, spoke about how the experience shaped her personal growth.

“What started off as a challenging experience which left me feeling isolated, vulnerable and stereotyped when using a white cane quickly fuelled the evolution of award-winning MyVision. This is thanks to the amazing Samsung Solve for Tomorrow mentors who helped me utilise the design thinking process and technical expertise to create a truly life-changing device.”

She also shared her journey developing MyVision, a smart assistive device designed to help people with congenital visual impairments. Drawing from her own experience with visual impairment, Ramneek described how Solve for Tomorrow helped her to grow and outlined her ongoing efforts to expand her dream realised through Solve for Tomorrow into broader educational and career opportunities for others with similar challenges.

2022 U.K. Solve for Tomorrow winner Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia shares her journey with IOC Young Leaders

The event also provided opportunities to engage with IOC officials and other Young Leaders from around the world. Ramneek met with Sherief Kholeif, a U.K.-based IOC Young Leader, to discuss sports programs for marginalised youth in Scotland and exchanged ideas participants on the social impact of combining sport and technology.

Building on its participation in the Olympism365 Summit and the IOC Youth Summit, Samsung plans to strengthen its collaboration with the IOC by designating “Social Change Through Sport & Technology” as its global theme for Solve for Tomorrow 2025. In doing so, the company will continue to support young people worldwide in developing creative, practical ideas to drive positive change in their communities.

“It was a pleasure to meet Ramneek,” said one of Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow ambassadors at the IOC Youth Summit. “Her innovative and thoughtful ideas are inspiring. It is encouraging to see Samsung paving way for young students around the world who believe in creating a more accessible and inclusive future through innovation. I hope the Solve for Tomorrow program continues to create meaningful opportunities for my fellow young leaders and that together we can make a difference combining technology and sport.”

(Left) Sherief Kholeif, U.K. IOC Young Leader, with (Right) Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia following her presentation.

Notably, “Social Change Through Sport & Technology” was selected through a public vote held during the Olympics in Paris last year. The theme reflects growing global concerns around sustainability and sport, encouraging young people to develop innovative solutions that demonstrate the positive social and environmental impact of sport.

Ramneek Kaur Ahluwalia joins IOC Young Leaders for a group photo.

LONDON, UK – October 30, 2024 – Samsung Electronics Co. (UK) Ltd has unveiled that Northern Ireland is set to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of the United Kingdom, with a staggering 77% of young people in the country looking to pursue a career in technology. The findings align with data from the Intellectual Property Office, which shows that patent applications have increased by 33% in Northern Ireland between 2022-23, compared to an increase of just 11% in London.

Whilst a high proportion of young people living in the Capital are considering working in technology (69%), other potential hotbeds for future innovators include the West Midlands (63%), North-East (63%), East of England (62%), East Midlands (61%) and Yorkshire and The Humber (57%).

In terms of cities, Coventry scored highly (79%), with Cambridge (76%) and Birmingham (71%) also being seen as future hotbeds for inventions and tech.

When it comes to motivation, almost half (48%) of young people polled were confident that they could invent or develop a technology product that would positively impact society. This desire for ‘tech for good’ can also be seen amongst the 85% of young people who believe that a career in technology would allow them to positively contribute to society, and the 20% who would be interested in working in tech start-ups with societal purpose. Other key areas of technology young people aspire to have a career in include app development (41%), cybersecurity (35%), AI for Good (31%) and health-based technology (30%).

The findings have been released as Samsung launches its fifth Solve for Tomorrow competition, which aims to find and support young innovators across the UK.

The research revealed that although young people are particularly ambitious when it comes to their ability to make positive change to the world through tech, they are facing challenges in making this a reality. In fact, the study found 39 per cent of those polled believe there are too few resources for them to make a change in society through technology. This is despite a third (33%) believing they have what it takes to create the next big tech invention.

Breaking Barriers To Entry

Despite the ambition of young people across the country, there’s still a strong sense that making a change in the world through tech isn’t an option for everyone. When asked, 96% of young people believed there are barriers to entering the tech industry, and 65% believe that their personal background impacts their ability to harness their creativity through tech.

A lack of education (40%), practical experience (36%) and lack of contacts or mentors in the industry (31%) were listed as the top barriers to entry for young people.

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition asks 16–25-year-olds to come up with ideas that help solve societal challenges, then help bring them to life through offering free educational workshops, mentoring, funding and support.

Commenting on the competition launch, Soohyun Jessie Park, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Samsung Electronics UK, said: “We’re beyond excited to kick-off our fifth year of Solve for Tomorrow. Innovation is for everyone and no young person should ever feel discouraged to pursue a good idea. This is why we’re proud to be working with our partners Social Mobility Foundation and InnovateHer again this year. Our research shows the UK is full of young people with confidence and potential, but they still feel like they don’t have the support they need to make a difference through tech. That’s what the Solve for Tomorrow programme aims to address.”

Applications to the competition are now open, following a panel discussion launch event held at Samsung KX to inspire future changemakers, and featuring rapper and entrepreneur, Krept. The competition offers two age categories – 16-18 and 18-25. Winning teams in both categories receive £10,000 cash prize in funding, and three months expert mentoring with a personalised action plan, to help bring their ideas to life. Young people across the country can visit the Solve For Tomorrow website for more information, and enter here.

About his role as a Solve for Tomorrow ambassador, British musician, broadcaster and entrepreneur, Krept. said: “As an entrepreneur, I’ve been in the position where you have an idea but you don’t know how to make it a reality. It’s a struggle everyone faces, but unfortunately, it’s easier for some to get around that than others. Programmes like Solve for Tomorrow from Samsung are great – they help remove the barriers young people face, whether it’s not having a degree or not knowing the right person – I’m thrilled to be involved in this initiative.”

Sarah Atkinson, CEO of Social Mobility Foundation, said of the programme partnership: “Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. At The Social Mobility Foundation, we work towards creating a culture where young people from all social backgrounds can thrive, leading to more representation and innovation. Solve for Tomorrow equips and empowers young minds to create solutions to real-world issues and we are proud to be partnering again with Samsung on this exciting initiative.”

Talking at the panel event at KX, Chelsea Slater, CEO at InnovateHer, also commented: “We’re thrilled to partner with Samsung on the Solve for Tomorrow initiative, which aligns perfectly with InnovateHer’s mission to empower the next generation of diverse innovators. This programme gives young people, especially girls, the opportunity to tackle real-world problems using technology, while building essential skills for the future. By working together, we’re ensuring that more young women are inspired, included, and equipped to lead in the tech industry—helping to create a more inclusive and innovative future for everyone.”

To enter this year’s competition, go to: www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow/competition/

Methodology
Consumer research was commissioned to 1,000 UK teenagers aged 13-19 between the 4th and 10th October 2024 by OnePoll. Onepoll are members of ESOMAR and comply with the ESOMAR guidelines for online research.

Patent information was obtained via the Intellectual Property Office.

Hundreds of secondary schools across the UK and Ireland signed up to receive free online resources including an interactive video lesson to help inspire the next generation of innovators.  Students aged 11-15 learned the basics of Design Thinking and received insight into creative STEM careers such as design and marketing.

Students were encouraged to enter their tech-for-good ideas into the competition, which was judged by a panel of Samsung employees.

In the 11-13 age category, Millie, from William Farr School was awarded first place with her innovation ‘My Bear’, which encourages children and young people to tackle hate by learning about other cultures. By linking the bear to an app, the user is rewarded with points.

Lorelei, Ruby, and Riya from Croydon High School, were awarded first place in the 13-15 category with their entry – a covert safety bangle designed for girls and women to support them whilst travelling alone. The bangle includes optional charms to allow the wearer to equip SOS signals, voice recording devices, a torch and more.

The runners-up in the 11-13 age category were Heinrich, Olly, and Charles from Somerhill School – awarded second place for their asthma focused smartwatch, designed to reduce the impact of asthma attacks through the use of medical statistics, and the ability to call medical services.

In the 13-15 age category, the runners-up were Natalia and Tammie from Thornhill College – awarded second place for their smart device app Speak4Me, which enables mute and non-verbal children to communicate using images they can upload.

Commenting on the competition, Soohyun Jessie Park, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Samsung Electronics UK, said: “The entries to our Solve for Tomorrow Next Gen competition never fail to disappoint, and this year once again proved that the very best ideas can come from anyone, age is no barrier. Since its launch in 2021, the programme has become active in over 30% secondary schools across the UK and Ireland, and this year we were thrilled to receive a record number of competition entries, totalling 1,153. Each of those entries are a testament to the creativity of young people when they’re given the right resources and support. We’ll continue to find new ways to support the next generation of innovators, whilst celebrating this year’s winners.”

Mr. Wright, Teacher at William Farr School, said: “I would definitely recommend the programme to other teachers. Today, in design and technology, being able to access something that allows students to develop something that could potentially become real, and then have the interaction, feedback and potential reward, has all the tick-points that make it a brilliant programme to enter.  We will definitely be taking part next year and extend it to the 13-15 year old category.”

Millie, winner in the 11-13 category, said: “My favourite part was thinking about the product and how I could make it better.  Although it was the hardest part it was all worth it in the end. My biggest lesson is that I can do things to help other people – I wouldn’t have thought I could win! I would definitely recommend the programme to my friends, my advice would be to work on something that is personal to them.”

Each participant on the winning teams will receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and a VIP invitation to attend a Samsung Solve for Tomorrow event. The teacher responsible for submitting the winning entry will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Book3, and the winner’s school and school with the most entries will get a Samsung 65″ Smart TV. Each participant in the runner-up teams will receive a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds2, while the teacher responsible for submitting their entry will receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9.

Although the 2024 competition has now concluded, resources for schools can still be accessed. For more information on Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Next Gen programme, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow/next-gen/

LONDON, United Kingdom – August 1, 2024 – Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Smartphone Partner, hosted an event with the International Olympic Committee(IOC) on July 31 in Paris to launch and promote a new digital community for people including the Olympic and Paralympic Games fans called “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People”.

The event was held at SPOT24, a multi-use exhibition space in Paris dedicated to Paris 2024, and was attended by IOC President Thomas Bach, MD of the IOC’s Television & Marketing Services Anne-Sophie Voumard, Paralympic Committee(IPC) President Andrew Parsons, President and Head of Global Marketing Office at Samsung Electronics YH Lee, President of Samsung Electronics Europe Office Il-kyung Sung and Luc Abalo, a former gold-medal-winning French handball player and accomplished visual artist and participant in the Olympian Artists programme led by the Olympic Museum for Paris 2024.

A former Team Korea volleyball player, Yeon Koung Kim, Team GB Skateboarder Andy Macdonald, Australian Para-athlete Madison de Rozario, and UK contents creator and The Rapping Science Teacher, Matt Green are going to take part in this project as global ambassadors and to actively share content for Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People via social media.

The “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” project was developed by Samsung and the IOC to help Olympic and Paralympic fans around the world experience and engage with the Olympic Movement. The programme is especially focused on younger generations, with the new community designed around the goal of helping youth participants “solve, move and create in the spirit of the Olympic values.”

“Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” introduces three new community-oriented initiatives. Solve Challenge integrates sport and Olympism with Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow programme, a youth-focused social contribution program that empowers young people to design innovative solutions using sport and tech to address key social challenges aligned with the priorities of the IOC’s Olympism365. Move Challenge encourages fans of the Games around the globe to get up and walk more using Samsung’s smart mobile phone. Create Challenge lets participants get creative in an innovative digital artists’ community through Samsung’s smart device and S pen.

At the launch event, 10 teams that excelled in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow programme were announced as “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” ambassadors. Throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the ambassadors will showcase the solutions they’ve created to address social challenges and work to engage Olympic fans around the world. They will also collaborate with the IOC Young Leader — as well as diverse initiatives fostered by the IOC — to address solutions including the promotion of sustainable development.

During the “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” event, the ambassadors shared their Solve for Tomorrow projects designed to address real-world problems. A variety of innovative solutions were presented, ranging from help for people to overcome visual disabilities to new ways to promote worker safety.

“Samsung Solve for Tomorrow empowers high school students with the courage to change the world,” said Ngan Huu Kim Le, a member of the U.S. team that developed an insect-based environmental cleanup solution. “It’s an honour to take part and have a chance to present our solution to help build a brighter future for our planet here at Paris 2024 with prominent athletes from around the world.”

“I am impressed by the opportunities that “Samsung Solve for Tomorrow” has given to hundreds of thousands of young people to develop as future leaders,” said IOC President Thomas Bach. “They will be our innovators of tomorrow, and I look forward to seeing them tackle various challenges facing our world. We’re pleased to join with our Worldwide Partner Samsung to continue to work together to identify and support talented young people at the intersection of sport and technology through the “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People” initiative.”

“This project — creating a program in which young people can directly participate and experience Olympic values — is a wonderful outcome from our long-standing collaboration with the IOC,” said YH Lee, President and Head of Global Marketing Office at Samsung Electronics. “We will continue to support young people to take on bold and meaningful challenges toward a brighter future.”

For more information about “Together for Tomorrow, Enabling People”, please visit https://olympics.com/togetherfortomorrow