Samsung Unveils 5th Edition Flagship Innovation, Education Programme in India
Samsung Launches Fifth Edition of Flagship Innovation Programme in India
Samsung, a leading South Korean consumer electronics major, announced the launch of the fifth edition of its flagship innovation and education programme in India, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. The programme aims to empower India's next generation of young innovators to build technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges.
The 2026 edition of the programme will provide significant support to the winning teams, with incubation grants worth Rs 2 crore to the top four winning teams. This will enable them to further develop and scale their ideas through incubation support at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Additionally, the top 20 teams will receive Rs 20 lakh, while the top 40 teams will be awarded Rs 8 lakh along with Samsung devices and mentorship support.
The programme has been designed to take innovation deeper into Bharat, with more than double the outreach to schools and expanded access for young changemakers. In its fifth year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow reflects the company's sustained commitment to India's innovation journey, while strengthening the ecosystem through design thinking, skilling, industry exposure, and start-up support, in alignment with the vision of #DigitalIndia.
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As Samsung marks 30 years in India, the company is significantly expanding the scale and ambition of the programme, reinforcing its long-term commitment to India's innovation ecosystem and the vision of #DigitalIndia. Samsung's Southwest Asia President & CEO JB Park emphasized the company's dedication to empowering young innovators in India, underscoring the programme's potential to drive meaningful change.
| Programme Component | Number of Teams | Grant/Support |
|---|---|---|
| Incubation Grants | 4 | Rs 2 crore |
| Rs 20 Lakh Grant | 20 | Rs 20 lakh each |
| Rs 8 Lakh Grant | 40 | Rs 8 lakh each |
Samsung's commitment to innovation in India is evident in the significant expansion of the programme, which is expected to have a lasting impact on the country's innovation ecosystem.
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