Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an idea competition designed to develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) competencies and creative problem-solving skills in youth who will become the future talent. Launched in the United States in 2010, the initiative is now supported in 68 countries worldwide. Teachers and Samsung employees serve as mentors to students participating in the program. They support students in identifying the root causes of problems, exploring effective solutions, and developing their ideas into concrete plans.
The company provided a total of KRW 23.5 billion in support for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow in 2024.
Operation status in 2024
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Countries68
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Students269,698
Empowering youth to shape a better future (Philippines)
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, which was launched in 2010, is now active in 68 countries. In 2024, it was held in the Philippines for the first time. At the inaugural event, students presented a wide range of innovative digital solutions to address environmental issues.
A team of students has embarked on an initiative to reduce energy costs within the local community while enhancing residential safety. Their research highlighted that appliances left unplugged in are a significant source of energy waste and are linked to a rise in household fires. To address this issue, they developed the “Intellimeter”, an intelligent energy management system integrated with a user-friendly application. Designed for seamless installation in electrical panels, the system leverages AI to provide tailored energy-saving recommendations once connected to the power grid. The students emphasized that the experience -from initial brainstorming to the development of a functional prototype- was an invaluable educational opportunity. They expressed their intention to furfure refine the system to enable broader accessibility and impact.
Interview with a Program Participant
"Working to solve the problems throughout Solve for Tomorrow, we learned how to work as a team, with each of its members having a clearly defined role. It was also a great opportunity for me to acquire new skills, such as communicating, attracting new partners, and securing the funds needed to build a prototype of the solution we proposed. I could also draw upon the experience of other teams, including those consisting of members from different national backgrounds. I strongly recommend that my peers participate in the Solve for Tomorrow, as the entire undertaking is a great intellectual adventure."
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