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Draft:Samsung Solve For Tomorrow (India)

  • Comment: Structure, awards sections should be removed or briefly described as per existing reporting in reliable sources, that will help this to be more encyclopedic. Sources currently used focus too much on Samsung and the Indian government, both of which are primary sources. ASUKITE 19:26, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an annual innovation competition organized by Samsung India, in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology’s (MeitY) Startup Hub and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) of IIT Delhi.[1]

The competition aims to promote innovation among young people to address pressing societal challenges in Education, Healthcare, Environment, and Agriculture. It offers substantial grants, including a total prize fund of INR 15 million (approximately $180,000), to the top teams for the development of their innovative solutions. Participants aged 16–22 are annually evaluated to submit projects addressing significant issues within these fields.[2]

History

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Samsung launched the Solve for Tomorrow competition in the United States in 2010, with the objective of empowering young individuals to create positive social impact. Since its inception, the competition has grown to encompass 33 countries.[3] In 2022, Samsung introduced Solve for Tomorrow in India, marking its debut in the country and further extending the program's global reach.[3]

Structure

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The Solve for Tomorrow competition is organized in multiple stages to support and mentor participants:

  1. Application Phase: Individuals or teams aged 16–22 are invited to submit project ideas addressing challenges in Education, Environment, Agriculture, and Healthcare. The application period runs from April to May each year.
  2. Selection of Top 30 Teams: A jury, consisting of experts from IIT Delhi's Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Startup Hub, evaluates submissions. The top 30 teams are selected based on criteria including innovation, feasibility, and social impact.
  3. Bootcamp and Prototype Development: The selected top 30 teams participate in a five-day residential bootcamp at IIT Delhi. They receive training in Design Thinking, innovation, and intellectual property rights. Each team is allocated INR 20,000 to develop initial prototypes.
  4. Selection of Top 10 Teams: Teams present their prototypes to a jury of experts who select the top 10 teams. These teams receive INR 100,000 each to further develop their prototypes and receive additional mentorship from Samsung employees and IIT Delhi experts.
  5. Final Pitch and Awards: At the Finale Event, the top 10 teams present their final prototypes. The top three teams are awarded a total prize fund of INR 15 million (approximately $180,000) and receive Samsung products, along with six months of mentorship from IIT Delhi.[2]

Partnerships

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Samsung collaborates with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology's (MeitY) Startup Hub. This partnership provides participants with academic and industry resources to support their project development.[4]

Mentors from MeitY and IIT Delhi, who are subject experts, also serve on the competition's judging panel. They contribute to the evaluation process, mentor participants and offer guidance to ensure the projects meet established criteria for innovation and technological feasibility.[2]

Awards

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The awards for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow are structured across multiple rounds to support and incentivize participants at various stages of the competition:

  1. Round One – Application Window:
    • Individuals or teams of up to three can submit their applications online at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Applications are evaluated based on the use of technology, creativity, originality, feasibility, and potential societal or environmental impact.
    • The top 30 teams, selected by a jury from FITT, IIT Delhi, and MeitY Startup Hub, will receive INR 20,000 each to create initial prototypes. Each team will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Book laptop and Galaxy Buds. They will attend a five-day bootcamp at IIT Delhi, where they will be trained in Design Thinking, innovation, and intellectual property rights.
  2. Round Two – Idea Development:
    • During this stage, the top 30 teams will refine their prototypes and pitch their ideas to a jury consisting of Samsung employees, FITT, IIT Delhi experts, and MeitY Startup Hub representatives.
    • The top 10 teams selected from this round will receive INR 100,000 each to further develop their prototypes and will be mentored by Samsung employees and domain experts from IIT Delhi.
  3. Round Three – Final Prototype Building:
    • The top 10 teams will present their final prototypes at the Finale Event. Each member of these teams will receive a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone and a certificate of participation.
    • The top three teams are awarded a total prize fund of INR 15 million (approximately $180,000) to support the implementation of their solutions. The prize fund is intended to help these teams bring their innovative ideas to fruition, addressing critical issues in Education & Learning, Environment & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, and Diversity & Inclusion.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Samsung launches season Two of 'Solve for Tomorrow', partners with IIT Delhi and MeitY Startup Hub". The Times of India. 2023-04-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  2. ^ a b c "Samsung Launches Season Two of 'Solve for Tomorrow', a National Innovation Competition, to Develop Innovative Thinking Mindset Among India's Youth; Partners with IIT Delhi and MeitY Startup Hub; Top Three Winning Teams Will Win INR 1.5 Crore in Prize Money". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  3. ^ a b "Samsung Launches 'Solve for Tomorrow', an Innovation Competition for India's Youth to Solve Real-World Problems; Get Exciting Samsung Products & Up To INR 1 Crore in Grants to Turn Your Ideas Into Action!". news.samsung.com. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  4. ^ "MeityStartupHub". msh.meity.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  5. ^ "Samsung India launches season 2 of 'Solve for Tomorrow' innovation competition, top 3 to get 1.5 crore cash prize". Financialexpress. 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
  1. Samsung Launches Season Two of ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, a National Innovation Competition, to Develop Innovative Thinking Mindset Among India's Youth; Partners with IIT Delhi and MeitY Startup Hub; Top Three Winning Teams Will Win INR 1.5 Crore in Prize Money
  2. Samsung Launches ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, an Innovation Competition for India's Youth to Solve Real-World Problems; Get Exciting Samsung Products & Up To INR 1 Crore in Grants to Turn Your Ideas Into Action!
  3. FITT – SAMSUNG – SOLVE FOR TOMORROW PROGRAM
  4. SAMSUNG "SOLVE FOR TOMORROW" – Government of India
  5. Samsung Launches Season Two of ‘Solve for Tomorrow’, a National Innovation Competition, to Develop Innovative Thinking Mindset Among India's Youth; Partners with IIT Delhi and MeitY Startup Hub; Top Three Winning Teams Will Win INR 1.5 Crore in Prize Moneyindset-among-indias-youth-partners-with-iit-delhi-and
  6. Samsung India. (2023). Awards and Incentives for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Retrieved from Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
  7. Samsung. (2022). Impact of Solve for Tomorrow on Social Innovation. Retrieved from Samsung Global Newsroom
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