Deadline: 30 June 2025
Got a game-changing idea that can make a real societal impact? The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is your chance to turn bold ideas into reality! Whether it’s a tech hack for social good, an innovation to save the planet, or a bold idea to empower communities and build a new India, they’re here to fuel your vision.
Themes
- Al for safer, smarter & inclusive Bharat
- Harness Al to build a smarter India-from enhancing security to improving accessibility, from making public places safer to improving disaster response – creating Al-driven inclusive solutions for society.
- Future of health, hygiene & wellbeing in India
- Develop tech ideas-from affordable & accessible healthcare to better hygiene and sanitation, from nutrition to improving mental health & emotional wellbeing-driven by tech innovations.
- Social Change through Sport & Tech: For Education & Better Futures
- Leverage the power of sports and technology to drive social change-from smart infra to virtual reality for sports training, from e-sports to skill development – enable better future for all.
- Environmental Sustainability via Technology
- Leverage technology to drive environmental sustainability-from reducing waste to reusing materials & recycling resources, from energy and water conservation to air quality improvement – driven by sustainable solutions.
Funding Information
- Funding for Shortlisted Teams:
- Top 40 Teams: Each team will receive INR 20,000 to further develop their project.
- Top 20 Teams: Each team will receive INR 100,000 enhance their prototype and project.
- Grant Prize for Winners:
- Winning 4 teams: A total grant of INR 1 Crore will be awarded across the winners.
- The winning teams will also receive incubation support at FITT, IIT Delhi to refine their project and make it market-ready.
- Special awards:
- In addition to the main grants, four special awards will be given:
- Social Media Champion Award – INR 50,000
- Awarded to one team from the Top 20 for the highest number of posts and engagement across social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, LinekdIn, and Instagram)
- Social Media Champion Award – INR 50,000
- Goodwill Award/Audience Choice ward – INR 100,000 each
- Two teams from the top 20 will receive INR 100,000 each, based on maximum audience votes during the Grand Finale.
- Young Innovators Award/Women in Innovation Award – INR 100,000 each
- The jury for their outstanding innovation and contribution will select two teams from the Top 20. Each team will receive INR 100,000.
- In addition to the main grants, four special awards will be given:
Costs Covered
- Samsung will take care of your accommodation and travel requirements.
- For participants below 18, Samsung will provide accommodation & travel for a parent/guardian.
Eligibility Criteria
- The competition is open to Indian residents only between 14-22 years of age as on the last day of the competition.
- 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.
For more information, visit Samsung.
