To significantly expand the reach of its Samsung Solve for Tomorrow programme this year, Samsung is conducting Design Thinking Workshops across 100 cities in India. The workshops are helping students refine, contextualize, and strengthen their innovative ideas through a structured problem-solving approach for this flagship innovation and education initiative of the company that challenges young people aged 14-22 to develop technology-driven solutions for real-world problems.
At Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), students drew inspiration from challenges faced by communities around them. Their concepts included a portable water purification system for defence personnel stationed in remote locations, nutritious snack options for women with PCOD, a wearable safety device capable of sending emergency alerts, and child-friendly, non-toxic makeup products designed specifically for young users.
“The workshop helped us understand that innovation starts with identifying real problems faced by people around us. It gave us a structured approach to develop ideas that can make a meaningful difference,” said Gauri Sharma, a B.Pharma student at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU).
Students at Amity International School also explored how empathy, creativity, and problem-solving can be combined to address societal challenges and improve everyday life.
“The Design Thinking process encouraged us to look at problems differently and think about practical solutions that can positively impact communities. It showed us how ideas can be developed into solutions that address real-world challenges,” said Sudarsh Kothari, a student at Amity International School.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung India’s flagship innovation programme aimed at empowering the country’s next generation of innovators to create technology-led solutions for pressing social issues. Open to young people aged 14-22, the programme encourages participants to identify community challenges and develop solutions across themes such as artificial intelligence, health and education, environmental sustainability, and sports and technology.
The programme will culminate with the top four winning teams receiving incubation grants worth INR 2 crore at IIT Delhi, enabling them to further develop and scale their innovations. Participants will also benefit from mentorship, training, prototyping support, and exposure to India’s innovation ecosystem.
Applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 remain open until July 3, 2026. Students aged 14 to 22 with innovative ideas and a passion for creating meaningful impact can apply through Samsung’s official programme website https://www.samsung.com/in/solvefortomorrow
