Samsung India announced the four winning teams of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 at the grand finale held in New Delhi on October 16. The winners are QuantHunt from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh; morphism from Raipur, Chhattisgarh; InnoBotix from New Delhi; and Somatrace from Hyderabad, Telangana.
The four teams will receive incubation grants totalling ₹2 crore from Samsung to advance their technology-led solutions. They will also receive mentorship and incubation support at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to develop their prototypes into market-ready solutions, with the potential to evolve into future startups.
Four winning solutions
AI Living for India: QuantHunt — Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
QuantHunt has developed an AI-based cybersecurity solution designed to identify encryption vulnerabilities and help organisations prepare their digital systems for emerging risks posed by quantum computing.
Health and Education: morphism — Raipur, Chhattisgarh
morphism has developed an AI system to help autistic individuals better understand emotions by analysing subtle facial expressions and other behavioural signals.
Environmental Sustainability: InnoBotix — New Delhi
Its solution, Sentinel, is a solar-powered AI edge device that uses cameras, radar and seismic data to detect wildlife approaching human settlements and issue early warnings.
Sport and Tech: Somatrace — Hyderabad, Telangana
Somatrace has developed a wearable Internet of Things (IoT) training tool that measures spinal angles and load during training, helping precision-sport athletes and coaches better understand injury risks.
Six-month innovation journey
The finalists were selected following a six-month programme featuring 184 design-thinking workshops across 135 cities, intensive boot camps, prototype development and pitch evaluations. Participants presented solutions across four themes: AI Living for India, Health and Education, Sport and Tech, and Environmental Sustainability.
Now in its fifth edition in India, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is part of a global innovation programme. This year’s entries came from 648 cities across 28 states and seven Union Territories.
The grand finale also featured an Investor Meet for all 20 finalist teams, providing young innovators with an opportunity to engage with the startup and investment ecosystem and explore pathways to advance their innovations.
Distinguished guests at the awards ceremony included Sushil Pal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India; Stefan Priesner, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India; and Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director, FITT, IIT Delhi.
“Innovation advances sustainable development when it is guided by inclusion, empathy and a clear understanding of people’s needs. India’s young innovators are at the heart of achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow gives young people the opportunity to have these values frame their solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future. I congratulate the winners and all participants, and commend Samsung for encouraging young people to engage with the challenges shaping our shared future,” said Stefan Priesner, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India.
“Science and technology create the greatest value when they address challenges in people’s lives. This year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalists have brought that approach to a wide range of issues, from healthcare and sustainability to sports, using curiosity and problem-solving to shape their ideas. Platforms that take young people from identifying a challenge to designing and testing a solution strengthen the ecosystem with a culture of innovation across the country,” said Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
“Innovation takes more than a promising idea; it requires a deep understanding of the user and the discipline to test, refine and scale a solution. This year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalists have demonstrated both technological ingenuity and a strong sense of purpose. The next step is to help the winning teams move beyond prototypes towards solutions with measurable impact. I congratulate them and look forward to seeing how they use the incubation support to contribute to India’s startup ecosystem,” said Dr. PS Madanagopal, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub.
Jury and recognition for finalists
The grand finale jury comprised Mohan Rao Goli, Managing Director, Samsung R&D Institute India-Bengaluru; KY Roo, Managing Director, Samsung R&D Institute India-Noida; Demian Hyun, Managing Director, Samsung R&D Institute India-Delhi; and Yuran Kim, Managing Director, Samsung Design Delhi.
The external jury included Himanshu Joshi, Director, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog; Dr. Srinivasan Venkatraman, Assistant Professor, IIT Delhi; Dr. Sapna Poti, Director, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; and Saurabh Ranjan, Scientist, MeitY.
The Top 20 teams received grants of ₹20 lakh, while each team member was awarded a Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphone. The grand finale also recognised outstanding teams through two Community Choice Awards of ₹1 lakh each and a Digital Impact Award of ₹50,000.
“This year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow finalists have brought curiosity, empathy and purpose to challenges in their communities, applying emerging technologies to real-world problems. As Samsung celebrates 30 years in India, we are proud to support their journey. The four winning teams reflect a confident, inventive Bharat, ready to turn ingenuity into impact,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung South West Asia.
