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Samsung India Reveals the First Shortlist of 100 Teams of ‘Solve For Tomorrow Season 4'
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The top 10 semi-finalist teams from each theme will then progress to an intensive mentorship programme guided by Samsung's industry veterans and subject matter experts.
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Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the shortlist of 100 teams for its flagship CSR initiative – 'Solve for Tomorrow', designed to foster an innovation ecosystem in the country. This shortlist includes 25 teams each from the four themes, who will now compete further in the national education and innovation competition.
This year, participants were encouraged to create solutions across four key themes: AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Social change through Sports and Tech for Education and Better Futures; and Environmental Sustainability via Technology.
This year, the Solve for Tomorrow shortlists have gone hyperlocal, with the programme discovering young innovators from some of India's most remote districts—including Samastipur in Bihar, Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir, and Cachar in Assam. The reach and resonance of the programme is evident not just in the geographies covered, but also in the ingenuity of the ideas submitted across all four themes.
Under the 'Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India' theme, participants have brought forward unconventional yet deeply rooted solutions that reflect India's evolving healthcare priorities. From innovations aimed at improving mental health and diagnosing lung cancer to supporting deaf users engaging in real-time conversations, the ideas are both empathetic and tech-forward.
One solution focused on streamlining ambulance tracking to enable faster emergency responses, while another proposed an integrated system to help locate the nearest hospital instantly. These ideas show that the youth are thinking about health in a holistic and inclusive way.
In the 'AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat' category, submissions pushed the boundaries of what AI can achieve in everyday life. Young innovators explored solutions to problems like ensuring citizen safety through real-time surveillance alerts, enabling reliable access to clean electricity in remote villages, and building AI-powered systems to respond to stray animal emergencies. Another standout idea aimed to simplify data scraping for engineers and students, making technical research more accessible. These projects reflected a sharp understanding of societal gaps and a bold vision for how technology can bridge them.
The 'Social Change through Sports and Tech for Education and Better Futures' theme sparked imaginative interventions at the intersection of inclusivity, learning, and digital access. Shortlisted ideas included sports-based development programmes for children with autism, mobile apps that offer personalized coaching, and gamified learning platforms for underserved students. One group envisioned a social network designed specifically to connect gamers across India—encouraging collaboration, creativity, and community-building. These ideas are not just tools—they're pathways to better futures through engagement and empowerment.
Environmental consciousness was front and centre in the 'Environmental Sustainability via Technology' theme. From combatting deforestation and preserving biodiversity to addressing clean water shortages, the shortlisted ideas took on India's most pressing ecological challenges. Teams also proposed innovative approaches to e-waste recycling, food wastage management in urban restaurants, and tackling air pollution using smart detection and intervention tools. The projects demonstrate a strong resolve among the country's youth to heal and future-proof the planet, one solution at a time.
From over 20000 applicants, a total of 168 representing the 100 teams will now gear up for the next phase of the 'Solve For Tomorrow' competition where they will be equipped with presentation and effective communication skills through expert training and mentoring. This will help them prepare for the regional rounds commencing mid-July.
What's Next
At this stage, participants will undergo online training led by thematic experts, followed by a video pitch round where 40 teams will be shortlisted – 10 teams from each theme.
The top 10 semi-finalist teams from each theme will then progress to an intensive mentorship programme guided by Samsung's industry veterans and subject matter experts. These teams will also participate in curated learning visits to Samsung's state-of-the-art facilities, including the Samsung R&D Institute India in Bengaluru, Noida, and Delhi, as well as Samsung Design Delhi, offering them first-hand exposure to world-class innovation ecosystems.
This phase will culminate in an experiential, hands-on Prototyping Programme at Delhi's state-of-the-art labs, in collaboration with 'Solve for Tomorrow' alumni. There will also be a Residential Bootcamp focused on refining ideas and preparing for the final pitch. The top 20 teams will be finalized after this phase, with five teams from each theme advancing to the grand finale. These top five teams from each theme will receive exclusive one-on-one mentoring sessions with Samsung experts. They will participate in a Prototyping Day, Pitch Presentation, Investor Meet, and Awards Ceremony, all held over the last three days of the competition.
What is in it for the participants
The top 100 teams will receive certificates of achievement. The top 40 teams will receive INR 8 lakh and the latest Samsung laptops for every member. The top 20 will receive with INR 20 lakh and the latest Samsung ZFlip smartphones for each member.
In addition, special awards include the Goodwill Award, Young Innovator Award, and Social Media Champion, with a total prize amount of INR 4.5 lakh.
The four winning teams will collectively receive a grant of INR 1 crore for incubation at IIT Delhi, providing substantial resources to accelerate their innovative projects. This funding aims to nurture their ideas into reality.
First launched in the US in 2010, 'Solve for Tomorrow' is currently operational in 68 countries globally and has seen over 3 million young people participate worldwide.
The Global CSR vision of Samsung Electronics – 'Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People' – is determined to provide education to young people around the world and empower them to become the leaders of tomorrow. Read more stories on Samsung Electronics' CSR efforts on our CSR webpage
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July 25, 2025, 19:13 IST
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