Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 awards Rs 2 crore grants to students
On October 16, 2026, four student teams were awarded Rs 2 crore in grants at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 event in New Delhi. The teams, QuantHunt, morphism, InnoBotix, and Somatrace, developed innovative technology solutions in areas such as cybersecurity and healthcare. Each team will receive mentorship at IIT Delhi to refine their projects into market-ready solutions.
Four student teams were awarded a total of ₹2 crore in incubation grants at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 grand finale, held in New Delhi on October 16, 2026. The winning groups—QuantHunt from Raebareli, morphism from Raipur, InnoBotix from New Delhi, and Somatrace from Hyderabad—developed technology-driven solutions to address pressing issues in cybersecurity, healthcare, wildlife conservation, and sports. The ceremony highlighted an ongoing effort to encourage innovation among youth and support the creation of practical tools that benefit society.
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow initiative has operated for several years, providing a platform where students can apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to real-world problems. This year’s competition saw a wide geographical reach, drawing participants from 648 cities across 28 states and seven Union Territories in India. The diversity of the talent pool was evident, as more than half of the ideas submitted came from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
To reach the final stage, participants completed a six-month program consisting of design thinking workshops, bootcamps, and dedicated mentorship to help them refine their prototypes. The winning projects were organized into four distinct themes: AI Living for India, Health and Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport and Tech. Each team presented a unique approach to a modern challenge, moving from initial concept to a functional model over the course of the competition.
Among the successful projects, QuantHunt designed a cybersecurity solution to protect against encryption vulnerabilities linked to quantum computing. morphism built an AI-based system to help autistic individuals recognize emotions through facial expression analysis, while InnoBotix developed the Sentinel, a solar-powered device intended to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Rounding out the winners, Somatrace created a wearable IoT device that monitors physical metrics to help athletes improve their training routines.
Beyond the four primary winners, the program recognized 20 finalist teams, with each receiving grants of ₹20 lakh and Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones. The Grand Finale also featured the Community Choice Awards and a Digital Impact Award to encourage further engagement with the broader startup ecosystem. The event served as a networking opportunity, allowing finalists to meet with investors and discuss potential funding to move their projects forward.
Samsung intends to continue its support for young innovators through the Solve for Tomorrow program. By collaborating with organizations like the United Nations in India and FITT at IIT Delhi, the company seeks to strengthen the national landscape for innovation. Since its start in 2022, the program has seen participation from approximately 80,000 students, and future editions are expected to expand this reach further, inviting more young minds to find solutions for societal challenges.
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