Samsung Shortlists 40 Semi-Finalist Teams for ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2025’ Innovation Challenge
Young innovators from 15 states, including remote regions, to receive mentorship, funding, and resources to develop tech-driven solutions for societal impact
Bengaluru, August 12, 2025 – Samsung India has announced the 40 semi-finalist teams for the fourth edition of its youth innovation contest, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, spotlighting grassroots problem-solvers from across the country. These teams, selected from a nationwide pool of entries, will advance to the next stage of the competition, where they will gain access to mentorship, prototyping facilities, and innovation platforms to refine their ideas.
This year’s semi-finalists come from 15 states, with notable representation from smaller towns and remote districts such as Cachar (Assam), Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), Mahabubnagar (Telangana), Durg (Chhattisgarh), and Sundargarh (Odisha).
Four Themes for a Changing India
The 2025 contest invited entries under four focus areas:
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AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat
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The Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India
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Social Change through Sports and Technology for Education
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Environmental Sustainability through Technology
The shortlisted concepts tackle a range of pressing issues—from AI-powered air quality monitoring and biodiversity conservation to clean water access, food waste management, and e-waste reduction. Other notable ideas include gamified learning platforms for underserved students, personalised coaching apps, sports-based therapies for children with autism, and AI-enabled early detection tools for lung cancer.
Voices from the Programme
“We are excited to announce the Top 40 semi-finalist teams of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025. These young innovators, including those from Tier 2, Tier 3 cities, and remote regions, are using technology to solve real societal challenges,” said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia. “Their ideas reflect the incredible potential of India’s youth to drive meaningful change. As they move into the next phase, we remain committed to supporting them with mentorship, resources, and a platform to turn their ideas into real-world impact.”
Dr Nikhil Agrawal, Managing Director of FITT–IIT Delhi, added:
“This year’s approach focused on regional representation, and it is clearly reflected in the range and depth of shortlisted ideas. These young innovators have the potential to shape India’s future start-up ecosystem.”
The Road Ahead: Innovation Bootcamp & National Pitch
The semi-finalists will soon participate in an Innovation Bootcamp at IIT Delhi, featuring training by experts from industry, government, and Samsung R&D. They will receive structured prototyping support from IIT Delhi mentors and alumni from previous Solve for Tomorrow editions.
Following the bootcamp, teams will present their ideas at a National Pitch Event, where a jury will select 20 finalists to progress further.
Awards & Recognition
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Top 40 Teams – ₹8 lakh each; Samsung laptops for all members
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Top 20 Teams – ₹20 lakh each; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphones
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Four Winning Teams – Incubation grant of ₹1 crore at IIT Delhi to scale innovations
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Special Awards – Goodwill Award, Young Innovator Award, Social Media Champion (combined prize of ₹4.5 lakh)
A Global Legacy of Youth Empowerment
First launched in the United States in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow now operates in 68 countries, engaging more than 3 million young people worldwide. The programme is part of Samsung Electronics’ global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People”, aimed at equipping youth with skills, education, and opportunities to lead future innovations.
