Solve for Tomorrow 2024 | Samsung Philippines

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Solve for
Tomorrow 2024

Be a next-gen hero.
Revolutionize your future with technology

Submission of entries is September 4 to October 25

Valid from Sep 04. 2024 ~ Oct 25. 2024

Creating STEM Solutions for communities

Solve for Tomorrow aims to empower STEM students to share and realize their ideas, turning them into practical solutions that can create an impact on the local community.

As of 2020, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has benefited over 2 million people and has expanded to 50 other countries, including the Philippines in 2023.

How to join:

Step 1:

Students in Grades 8-10 from government-managed science high schools are eligible to join. Form a group with a maximum of four members, along with one teacher adviser.

Step 2:

Identify either a local community problem, an environmental sustainability problem, or Artificial Intelligence related issues that you want to solve and present your solution in either a presentation format (maximum of five slides) or a word document (maximum of 2,500 words).

Step 3:

Submit your entry on or before October 25, 2024.

Solve for Tomorrow 2023 Winners

2023 Winners

GRAND WINNER

Team Intellimeter

Philippine Science High School – Cagayan Valley Campus

The design solution focused on the energy problem, and proposed a smart electric management system operated via an app. The solution aims to improve energy efficiency, help the sector manage energy deficits, and help to mitigate climate change.

2ND PLACE

Project O.A.S.I.S

Bansud National High School – Regional Science High School

The design solution focused on creating a filtration system to remove oil and microplastics from the ocean, thus, helping to communities “sea” a bluer future. Mindoro being a seaside community that is also home to hectares of farmland of banana and corn, the proponents utilized them in a water vehicle that collects both plastic and oil along the ocean surface.

3RD PLACE

TomPost

Philippine Science High School – Cagayan Valley Campus

The design proposal focused on the serious problem of waste in the agricultural sector, helping them to manage waste by repurposing tomatoes and other agricultural waste into compost and other products. This not only provides a sustainable solution to waste but also helps farmers to minimize their losses and increase their profit.

Prizes

Take a look at the awesome prizes prepared by Samsung for the winners.

1^st place

• ₱500,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school
• ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher
• ₱100,000 for the team members
• ₱20,000 for teacher

2^nd place

• ₱320,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school
• ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher
• ₱70,000 for the team members
• ₱15,000 for teacher

3^rd place

• ₱175,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school
• ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher
• ₱50,000 for the team members
• ₱10,000 for teacher

Consolation prize

• ₱15,000 for the team members
• ₱5,000 for teacher x 7 teams

Criteria for judging

Design innovation (20%)

Uniqueness and originality in approach on how to solve the problem

Relevance to the community (20%)

Significance of identified problem in real life situations / actual community, and its potential to really make an impact.

Feasibility (20%)

Proposed solution is doable and achievable in real life setting; Resources required are available and practical.

STEM integration (15%)

Seamless application of STEM concepts in creating and designing the proposed solution.

Sustainability (15%)

Proposed solution can be replicated depending on need; consideration should be given to environmental impact, resource availability and long-term viability of the solution.

Clarity of proposal (10%)

Explain problem clearly, articulate the proposed solution adequately.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is Solve for Tomorrow?

Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow is a competition rolled out globally which aims to empower STEM students to share and realize their ideas, turning them into practical solutions that can create an impact on the local community. 2023 was the first time this contest was rolled out in the Philippines.

Why did Samsung come up with Solve for Tomorrow?

Solve for Tomorrow is part of Samsung's CSR vision of 'Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People'. Our mission is to empower and support the next generation to achieve their full potential and pioneer positive social changes. Creating a better world is what makes innovations meaningful. In order to approach problems in new ways and to find solutions, the next generations will have to be more creative and this is why Samsung focuses on education.

Who can join?

The competition is open to Grades 8-10 students of government-managed Science High Schools.

You can form a team of maximum four (4) students each, and choose one (1) faculty adviser from your respective schools. Teachers/advisers can coach up to 3 teams.

How many entries can we enter?

Each team of four members and one teacher adviser can only enter one entry. But one (1) teacher/adviser can coach up to 3 teams.

There will be no limit to how many teams can join per school.

How do I join?

Teams formed should identify a local community problem, an environmental sustainability problem, or Artificial Intelligence related issues that they want to solve and present solution in either a presentation format (maximum of five slides) or a word document (maximum of 2,500 words). Once entry is finalized, submission is via the Solve for Tomorrow registration form. Deadline for entries is October 25, 2024.

What is the process for judging?

Teams formed should identify a local community / environmental sustainability problem they want to solve with technology and come up with a design proposal presented via a slides presentation (5 slides max) or word document (2,500 words max). Entries that do not follow the prescribed format / length / word limit will not be qualified for judging. Once entry is finalized, submission is via the Solve for Tomorrow registration form. Deadline for entries is October 25, 2024.

What are the prizes for the winning teams?

Winners	Prize	Amount
First Place	DEVICES ₱500,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher CASH PRIZE ₱100,000 for the team members ₱20,000 for teacher	Total of ₱820,000
Second Place	DEVICES ₱320,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher CASH PRIZE ₱70,000 for the team members ₱15,000 for teacher	Total of ₱605,000
Third Place	DEVICES ₱175,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher CASH PRIZE ₱50,000 for the team members ₱10,000 for teacher	Total of ₱435,000
Consolation Prize (4th to 10th Place)	CASH PRIZE ₱15,000 for the team members ₱5,000 for teacher x 7 teams	₱20,000/team Total of ₱140,000

What are the participating schools?

Philippine Science High Schools (under DOST)

•	Philippine Science High School - Main Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Cagayan Valley Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Cordillera Administrative Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - CALABARZON Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - MIMAROPA Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Bicol Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Eastern Visayas Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - SOCCSKARGEN Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - CARAGA Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School - Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus
•	Philippine Science High School – Central Mindanao Campus

Dep-Ed Managed Science High Schools

•	Agusan del Sur National Science High School
•	Alabel National Science High School
•	Angeles City Science High School
•	Antipolo City National Science and Technology High School
•	Apayao Science High Shool
•	ARMM Regional Science High School
•	Aurora National Science High School
•	Ayungon Science High School
•	Baguio City National Science High School
•	Bais City National Science High School
•	Balanga City National Science High School
•	Bansud NHS - Regional Science High School
•	Bantayan Science High School
•	Batanes National Science High School
•	Batangas Province Science High School
•	Bayawan City Science and Technology Education Center - High School
•	Bicol Regional Science High School
•	Biliran Science High School
•	Biñan City Science and Technology High School
•	Boloboc Science and Technology High School
•	Calabanga National Science High School
•	Calamba City Science Integrated School
•	Caloocan City Science High School
•	Caloocan National Science and Technology High School
•	Camiling Science High School
•	Caraga Regional Science High School
•	Cauayan City Science and Technology High School
•	Cavite Science Integrated School
•	Cebu City National Science High School
•	City of Bogo Science and Arts Academy
•	City of Mandaluyong Science High School
•	City of Naga Integrated Center for Science, Technology, Culture and Arts
•	City of San Jose Del Monte National Science High School
•	Compostela Science & Technology High School
•	Computer Science High School of Bicolandia
•	Cordillera Regional Science High School
•	Datu Umpar Science High School
•	Dauin Science High School
•	Davao Oriental Regional Science High School
•	Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School
•	Goa Science High School
•	Gusa Regional Science High School-X
•	Honorato C. Perez, Sr. Mem. Science High School
•	Ifugao Prov'l. Science High School
•	Jose Monfort National Science High School
•	Kabasalan Science & Technology High School
•	Labo Science and Technology High School
•	Laguna Science NHS (Masaya NHS Annex)
•	Lanao del Norte Provincial Science and Technology High School (former Malingao NHS (Annex New Pualas NHS)
•	Las Piñas City National Science High School
•	Legazpi City Science High School
•	Lipa City Science Integrated National High School
•	Mabinay Science High School
•	Makati West High School (Makati Science High School)
•	Malabon City National Science and Mathematics High School
•	Malaybalay City National Science High School
•	Mandaue City CNHS - Mandaue City Science High School Ext.
•	Manila Science High School
•	Manjuyod Science High School
•	Marikina Science High School
•	Masiu Science and Techonology High School
•	Medellin National Science and Technology School
•	Minglanilla Science High School
•	Mis. Occ. Science and Tech. High School
•	Morong Integrated Science High School
•	Muntinlupa Science High School
•	Naga City Science High School
•	Navotas National Science High School
•	Negros Occidental National Science High School
•	P.D. Monfort National Science High School
•	Pagadian City Science High School
•	Pangandaman Provincial Science High School
•	Parañaque Science High School
•	Pasay City Science High School
•	Pasig City Science High School
•	Pilot Provincial Science High School and Technology
•	Quezon City Science High School
•	Quezon Science High School
•	Ragay Science and Math Oriented High School
•	Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School
•	Ramon M. Durano Sr. Foundation - Science and Technology Education Center
•	Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial - Dumaguete Science High School
•	Regional Science High School
•	Regional Science High School for Region II
•	Regional Science High School for Region VI
•	Regional Science High School
•	Regional Science High School, La Union
•	Rizal National Science High School
•	RPMD National Science High School
•	Rufino I. Chungalao Science High School
•	San Juan City Science High School
•	San Pablo City Science Integrated High School
•	Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School
•	Science and Technology Education Center - Science and Technology High School
•	Sen. Renato "Compañero" Cayetano Memorial Science & Technology High School
•	Siargao National Science High School
•	Siaton Science High School
•	Sibulan Science High School
•	Siocon National Science High School
•	Siquijor Provincial Science High School
•	South Poblacion NHS - Math & Science School
•	Sta. Catalina Science High School
•	Sultan Pangadapun Datumanong Science & Tech. High School
•	Tagaytay City Science National High School - Integrated Senior High School
•	Tagbilaran City Science High School
•	Taguig Science High School
•	Talisay City Science High School
•	Tandag National Science High School
•	Tanjay City Science High School
•	Tayasan National Science High School
•	Toledo City Science High School
•	Tuguegarao City Science High School
•	Ubay National Science High School
•	Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science
•	Zamboanguita Science High School

Promo mechanics

General mechanics:

The Solve For Tomorrow contest event will run for 6 weeks from September 4 to October 25, 2024.

The Solve For Tomorrow contest is open to all government-managed Science High Schools students in the Philippines from Grades 8-10. Currently residing in the Philippines. Employees of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation and its advertising agency partners are not eligible to join the contest as well as their relatives up to 2nd party of consanguinity or affinity.

Participants should be students of government-managed science high schools in the Philippines specified in the appendix.

Participants must form a team maximum of four (4) members.

A participant can only be part of one (1) team.

A team should have one (1) chosen faculty adviser.

A faculty adviser can be part of up to three (3) teams.

All member should agree to the Samsung terms and conditions during account creation before idea submission on the Samsung website.

Team will choose one problem crafted to following areas of interest (applicable to PH setting):

•	Environmental Sustainability
•	Local community problem that they want to solve with technology
•	Artificial Intelligence

10.

Entries must be submitted via the Samsung website.

11.

Top 10 entries will be presented to a panel of judges through criteria for judging.

12.

Three winners will be chosen.

Registration:

To qualify for the contest, a team representative must go to https://samsung.com/ph to register, create their account and submit their idea entry. The team representative is required to fill up the following details:

Full Name of the participant registering for the contest

Contact Number

Complete Address

Email Address

Names of other members (max. of 3)

Name of the faculty adviser

School Name (select based on the drop down menu/appendix)

School ID of all members and the adviser in one image/scanned File Upload – Should not exceed 40mb

STEM Proposal File Upload

i.	All fields are required to be filled in, in order to submit the entry.
ii.	Only entries registered through our website will be considered for this promotion.
iii.	By participating in this promo, all participants are giving Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation the rights to use all submitted entries in all promotional activities/materials of the promotion.

Participants can only have one (1) account for the contest.

Teams can only have one (1) STEM proposal submission entry for the contest.

STEM proposal should follow the following format:

a.	If submitting in MS Word format, Proposal should be limited to 2,500 words only -- not more than 7 pages, with Arial 11 font size, 1.5 spacing and 1-inch margin, all sides.
b.	Proposal in MS Powerpoint format should be limited to 5 slides/pages only
c.	Proposal should be in PDF format only
d.	File size should not exceed 40mb
e.	Submissions that do not adhere strictly to the specified STEM proposal format will be considered invalid.

By officially registering and uploading their entry on the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow website, the participant also gives their consent that their idea submission can be used for marketing purposes for this contest. This includes using the videos of their entries for marketing materials for this promo.

Registration and screening schedule are as follows:

•	Registration of Entries: September 4 to October 25, 2024
•	Screening Schedule: October 28 to November 6, 2024
•	Validation with DTI: November 8, 2024
•	Announcement of Top 10 short-listed entries: November 13, 2024

Stem proposal qualifying round:

1.	After the STEM proposal registration closes, all entries will be reviewed and evaluated to the judges from Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO), Samsung Research Philippines (SRPH) and partner NGO.
2.	A summary report of the evaluation results will be validated with the presence of a DTI representative on November 8, 2024.
3.	There will be a total of 10 short-listed ideas based on the criteria below.

Announcement of short-listed entries:

1.	Short-listed STEM proposals will be announced within three (3) working days after the screening via the official social media pages of Samsung Philippines and notified through mail, electronic mail and a phone call from Samsung Corporation’s representative.
2.	Samsung reserves the right to verify the details submitted by the participants through the Samsung website to ensure that all details are correct and valid.

Idea mentorship:

1.	Ten (10) short-listed STEM proposals will be assigned with a coach from Samsung.
2.	Coaching will start from November 18 to 29, 2024.
3.	During this period, the team will communicate with their coaches for the proposal improvement, proof-of-concept or mock-up creation, and with a requirement to expand their presentation to maximum of 20 slides/pages for the final presentation.

Final idea presentation and judging:

Ten (10) short-listed teams will present their final ideas and will be judged on December 3, 2024 in Taguig/Makati (actual venue to be confirmed), in person/on-line for those not based in Metro Manila.

Each team will be given thirty (30) minutes to present their STEM proposal in front of the board of judges from the following sectors:

a.	Environmental Sustainability
b.	Local community problem that they want to solve with technology

The board of judges may give their immediate feedback to the presenting team.

The board of judges will rate the teams based on the following criteria.

Should there be any tied scores, the panel of judges will undertake a re-evaluation and subsequently assign new scores to the affected entries.

Scores will be validated on December 5, 2024 with the presence of a DTI representative.

Criteria	Percentage Score
Design Innovation: Uniqueness and originality in approach on how to solve the problem	20%
Relevance to the Community: Significance of identified problem in real life situations / actual community, and its potential to really make an impact	20%
Feasibility: Proposed solution is doable and achievable in real life setting; Resources required are available and practical	20%
STEM integration: seamless application of STEM concepts in creating and designing the proposed solution	15%
Sustainability: proposed solution can be replicated depending on need; consideration should be given to environmental impact, resource availability and long-term viability of the solution	15%
Clarity of Proposal: explain problem clearly, articulate the proposed solution adequately	10%
TOTAL	100%

Annoucement of winners:

1.	Winners will be announced on December 11, 2024.
2.	The top 3 teams with the highest average rating from the judges will win the following:
3.	Prizes will be delivered within thirty (30) days after the announcement.
4.	Prizes are tax free. All necessary taxes will be shouldered by Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation.

Winners	Prize	Amount
First Place	DEVICES ₱500,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher CASH PRIZE ₱100,000 for the team members ₱20,000 for teacher	Total of ₱820,000
Second Place	DEVICES ₱320,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher CASH PRIZE ₱70,000 for the team members ₱15,000 for teacher	Total of ₱605,000
Third Place	DEVICES ₱175,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher CASH PRIZE ₱50,000 for the team members ₱10,000 for teacher	Total of ₱435,000
Consolation Prize (4th to 10th Place)	CASH PRIZE ₱15,000 for the team members ₱5,000 for teacher x 7 teams	₱20,000/team Total of ₱140,000

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