Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 Top 100 teams announced
Samsung India has officially announced the Top 100 teams selected for the fifth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, the company’s flagship youth innovation programme. The initiative aims to empower young minds aged 14 to 22 to build technology-driven solutions for real-world social and environmental challenges.
The shortlisted teams were selected from thousands of applications across the country, covering domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), healthcare, education, accessibility, sports, and environmental sustainability.
Marking 30 years of Samsung’s presence in India, this year’s edition is the largest to date, aligning with broader national visions such as Digital India and Viksit Bharat.
Innovation Spans Beyond Metros
Over half of the shortlisted teams hail from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, highlighting the decentralization of youth entrepreneurship and tech innovation in India.
Selected Non-Metropolitan Regions
- Telangana: Medchal-Malkajgiri
- Haryana: Kaithal
- Odisha: Sundargarh
- Madhya Pradesh: Narmadapuram
- Bihar: Buxar
- Uttar Pradesh: Varanasi
- Assam: Kamrup
Participants from these regions join teams from major metropolitan centers, demonstrating wide geographic representation across the country.
Key Focus Themes and Proposed Solutions
The Top 100 projects are centered around four primary themes: AI Living for India, Health & Education, Sports & Tech, and Environmental Sustainability.
| Theme | Focus Areas & Sample Ideas |
| AI Living for India |
• Anonymous AI platform for public safety and crime reporting • AI roadside assistance for vehicle diagnostics and mechanic dispatch • Smart wearable converting text into tactile Braille for private communication |
| Health & Education |
• AI interpreting emotional intensity/uncertainty for individuals with alexithymia • AI wearable predicting sensory meltdowns in autistic children • Low-cost device converting standard projectors into interactive smartboards |
| Sports & Tech |
• AI smart goggles guiding visually impaired swimmers • AI platform translating coaching instructions into Indian Sign Language • Real-time posture intelligence wearables for precision athletes |
| Environmental Sustainability |
• Low-cost early warning systems for real-time landslide detection • AI satellite surveillance platforms for environmental tracking |
Program Roadmap: From Ideas to Incubation
The shortlisted participants will undergo structured mentorship and evaluation rounds to refine their prototypes.
Global Footprint
First launched in the United States in 2010, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has expanded to 68 countries, engaging over three million young participants worldwide under Samsung’s global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People.”
