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.

No, the competition is completely free to enter.

No, each individual or team is allowed to apply for only one theme. Submitting applications for multiple themes may result in disqualification. Please ensure you carefully select the theme that best aligns with your ides before applying.

The competition consists of multiple stages, and each stage is an elimination stage:

1. Application & Idea Submission – Submit your ideas in one of the four themes. Experts from Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi, will review all the applications and 100 teams will be selected to qualify for the next stage. These 100 teams represent 25 teams from each of the theme.

2. Top 100 teams – Selected teams receive training from Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi experts and need to submit their video pitches. A panel of experts from Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi, will evaluate the video pitches and 40 shortlisted teams will qualify to the next stage. These 40 teams represent 10 teams from each of the theme.

3. Innovation Bootcamp & National Pitch Event for Top 40 teams (semi-finalists) – The Top 40 teams will be invited to an Innovation Bootcamp and will visit Samsung offices in BLR & NCR followed by hands-on training & access to prototyping labs at IIT Delhi. All the Top 40 teams will pitch to a jury panel consisting of experts from Samsung at the National Pitch Event at IIT Delhi. Only 20 teams will be selected to qualify for the last stage. These 20 teams represent 5 teams from each of the theme.

4. Grand Finale for Top 20 teams (Finalists) – The Top 20 teams will get 1 on 1 mentoring from Industry experts, IIT Delhi and Samsung to help them prepare for the Grand Finale. At the Grand Finale, the Top 20 teams will get access to prototyping labs at IIT Delhi. The teams will pitch their ideas & prototypes one last time to a grand jury over a period of two days in Delhi NCR. The 4 Winning teams, each representing one theme, will be announced at the end of the Grand Finale in the Awards Ceremony.

No. Please note that any such applications with same participants in each team may lead to disqualification.

No, students must apply individually or as a team with their own registered accounts. In case of minors, parental consent is mandatory to participate in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025.

This competition is open to Indian nationals only.

1. AI for safer, smarter & inclusive Bharat – AI-driven solutions improving safety, accessibility and inclusion in India.

2. Future of health, hygiene & wellbeing in India – Ideas focused on improving healthcare, nutrition and mental well-being.

3. Social Change through Sport & Tech: For Education & Better Futures – to improve education & the way of making a living through Sports and Tech.

4. Environmental Sustainability via Technology – Sustainable management approaches to minimize waste and pollution while maximizing reuse, recycling and material regeneration.

No, you can submit a concept or an early-stage idea. All the shortlisted teams will be guided to develop prototypes.

1. Idea/Concept – The initial stage where participants identify a problem and propose innovative solutions under the four themes.

2. Early Development – The phase where the idea is researched, refined, and a basic plan or model is created.

3. Advanced Stage – The solution takes shape with detailed designs, feasibility studies and initial testing.

4. Prototype Ready – A functional prototype is developed, demonstrating the solution’s practicality and effectiveness.

If your proposal gets selected for further consideration, the issue description and other components will be published on our website, utilized as publicity materials by media partners, and presented at various phases of the program, including the final pitch event. Technical details will be confidential while IP filing is in progress.

In the first round, applications will be screened basis their relevance to a social problem, technical feasibility, market potential, and team competence by subject matter experts from the "Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi." Your idea will fall under examination using the following criteria:

1. Innovation and creativity: Uniqueness and originality of the idea

2. Impact and Feasibility: Potential to solve real-world challenges.

3. Scalability: Ability to expand and benefit a larger audience.

4. Technical and Execution capability: Clarity in implementation and development.

Jury comprising of industry veterans from Samsung and Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi, will screen your ideas in the second, third and fourth rounds.

Samsung will communicate the results to participants through the following channels:

• Official Website: Shortlisted individuals/teams will be announced on the Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow website for each stage.

• Email Notification: Successful participants will receive direct communications regarding the selection and next steps to the team leads email id.

• Social Media Announcement: Key Competition milestones and winners will be highlighted on the Samsung’s official social media channels.

Participants are advised to regularly check their emails and the official website for updates.

As a part of the competition, shortlisted participants will receive online training covering design thinking, advanced digital masterclasses, and business skills to help them refine their ideas.

If you progress to Stage 2, you will be required to attend online training sessions on design thinking methodology, digital technologies and mentorship, starting in July 2025.

For those advancing to Stage 3(Top 40 teams), attendance will be mandatory for Samsung site visits and a residential bootcamp at IIT Delhi in September 2025.

Finalists (Top 20 teams) moving to Grand Finale will need to be available for additional training sessions on innovation, entrepreneurship, prototyping, intellectual property rights (IPR), and other relevant topics, beginning September 2025.

Additionally, all finalists must be available to attend the awards ceremony in October 2025.

Samsung and Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi will provide the exact dates at a later stage.

The 11-day bootcamp and national pitch event will provide the Top 40 teams with an opportunity to explore Samsung offices and receive specialized training.

• Day 0: Top 40 teams arrive at Bangalore.

• Day 1: Top 40 teams visit Samsung Research Institute Bangalore

• Day 2: Top 40 teams visit Samsung Research Institute Delhi and Noida

• Day 3: Top 40 teams visit Samsung Soutwest Asia Office, Gurugram

• Day 4 to Day 6: Top 40 teams will undergo three days of on-site training at IIT Delhi focused on refining the ideas and identifying effective problem-solving approaches.

• Day 7: Rest day

• Day 8 and Day 9: Top 40 teams get two days of lab access to further develop and enhance their prototypes.

• Day 10 and Day 11: Top 40 teams pitch their ideas to the Jury members from Samsung and Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) – IIT Delhi.

• Day 12: Participants return to their respective home locations.

Samsung will take care of your accommodation and travel requirements (Selected teams will receive all the details and guidelines). For participants below 18, Samsung will provide accommodation & travel for a parent/guardian.

Prototyping Day at IIT Delhi (1 day):

• Finalists will have a dedicated day to refine and enhance their prototypes before the finale at IIT-Delhi.

• Access to the prototyping labs will be provided to all the Top 20 teams.

Grand Finale in Delhi-NCR (2 days):

• Final presentations and pitches to a panel of industry leaders and experts.

• Evaluation based on innovation, feasibility, and impact.

• Networking opportunities with Samsung and Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) – IIT Delhi, investors and other dignitaries.

• Investor Meet-up on day 1 of Grand finale.

• Announcement of winners and award ceremony on day 2 of the Grand Finale.

No, you will be the sole owner of the concept and the intellectual property. The role of Samsung and Foundation of Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) - IIT Delhi will be to assist you only in developing it.

Yes, the 4 winning teams will be provided incubation at IIT Delhi and funding of INR 1 Crore to further develop and scale their ideas. This includes mentorship from industry experts, guidance on business strategies, and access to resources that can assist in turning innovative concepts into viable solutions.

Participants will receive mentorship from experienced professionals in fields such as technology, business strategy, design thinking and entrepreneurship. The support will help refine their solutions and prepare them for real-world implementation.

Yes, the competition offers financial support at different stages to help teams enhance their projects:

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)

• 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.

You can read the full terms and conditions and privacy notice for Solve for Tomorrow 2025 here.

Contact us at solvefortomorrow@samsung.com if you have any further queries or require assistance.