1. Definitions

2. Eligibility

● The Competition is open to UK and Republic of Ireland residents aged 16 to 25 years old on the final day of the application period (12/01/2025) The Competition will be split into two (2) Groups and Participants will enter one (1) of the below groups, based on age:
o 16-18 years-old
o 18-25 years-old
● No purchase is necessary to enter.
● Employees or agents of the Promoter or any of its group companies or their families or households or anyone professionally connected to the Competition are not eligible to Enter.
● Entries for ideas that are currently receiving funding or support, or which have previously received funding above £2,000 in total are not eligible to Enter.
● The Competition is open to individuals or teams of up to five (5) people.
● If an Applicant is making an Entry for a team, the Applicant, and all team members, accept that the Entry is made on their behalf subject to these Terms and Conditions.
● Each Applicant may only be part of one (1) Entry, either on their own or as part of a team.
● Each Participant may only submit one (1) Idea to one (1) Group.
● Participants must create their own work, and not copy text, images, audio, or video recordings from third parties.
● At least one Participant from each shortlisted Entry must be available to attend all workshops, masterclasses, mentoring sessions and the final pitch event as directed by the Promoter, in order to be eligible to win the Competition.
● Each Applicant will act in good faith, reasonably cooperate with any requests from Samsung in a timely manner and not act in a manner which may adversely affect Samsung’s reputation, or adversely affect the health, safety or wellbeing of Samsung’s staff or that of any other Applicant.

3. Timetable of the Challenge

The Competition runs from 29 October 2024 through to July 2025, currently scheduled as follows:

Please note - Phase 2 and Phase 3 sessions may be held virtually, to be confirmed closer to the time.

Exact dates and curriculum of workshops, masterclasses and the pitch event will be confirmed closer to the time, and the Promoter will work with Phase 2 Participants to secure convenient dates, attendance on the agreed dates will be mandatory in order to progress with the Competition.

All dates are subject to change by Samsung.

4. Phase 1 - Qualification

4.1. Participants must submit their Entry on www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow by 23:59 hours (UK/GMT) on 12 January 2025 (the “Application Deadline”).

4.2 Each Participant may submit a maximum of one (1) Entry.

4.3 The Entry must consist of:
● The fully completed online application form, with answers to all questions; and
● Either one (1) of the following:
o a video of the Participant explaining their tech idea and how it helps tackle a problem in society. This must be added to the application form as a restrictions-free downloadable link, non-expiring (for example, using Google Drive or DropBox).
o an image(s) showing the design of the Participant’s idea in a PDF or PPT form. This must be added to the application form as a restrictions-free downloadable link, non-expiring (for example, using Google Drive or DropBox).

4.4 Entries will be reviewed and judged by a panel of judges comprised of employees or agents of Samsung and at least one independent judge. The full name of the independent judge(s) shall be made available at www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow. The panel of judges shall review the Entries to determine the twenty-four (24) Entries per Group, which, in the panel of judges’ view, best meet the Winning Criteria for Phase 1, as outlined in section 4.7. The panel of judges’ decision is final.

4.5 As a minimum, the ten (10) Participants who score the highest from each Group in accordance with Clause 4.4 above (twenty (20) Participants in total) will proceed to Phase 2 of the Competition. These Phase 1 winning Participants will be notified by the email provided by the Participant at the time of Entry.

4.6 The Promoter reserves the right at its absolute discretion to allow more than ten (10) Participants from either or both Groups to proceed to Phase 2 if, and only if, those twenty (20) Participants (across both Groups) comprise of less than one hundred (100) Applicants. If the Promoter chooses to allow more than ten (10) Participants to proceed to Phase 2 from either Group, those additional Participants shall be the Participants who scored the next highest in accordance with Clauses 4.4 and 4.5 above. In any case, the Promoter shall not allow more than a maximum of one hundred (100) Applicants through to Phase 2.

4.7 The selection criteria for determining the winning Entries in Phase 1 includes the following criteria (“Winning Criteria Phase 1”):
Ideas will be judged on:
• Best use of technology (app, product or service) to benefit one of the below listed areas of society.
o Accessibility
o Education
o Equality
o Healthcare
o Housing
o Nutrition
o Sustainability
• Consideration of the needs of the intended target audience
• Creativity and originality of the idea
• Feasibility of the solution with current technology and resources considered
• Potential for the idea to beneficially impact society and/or the environment
• Potential to reach its intended target audience
• Demonstration of Design Thinking

5. Phase 2 – Idea Development

5. Phase 2 – Idea Development

5.1 Up to one hundred (100) Applicants across up to twenty-four (24) Participants, who were successful and notified in accordance with clause 4.5 and, if applicable, clause 4.6 above can participate in Phase 2, the Idea Development phase.

5.2 In Phase 2, Participants must further develop their Idea to a more complex concept based on a detailed feedback from Samsung and participation in workshop(s).

5.3 Participants must submit their Developed Idea by 6 April 2025 (the “Phase 2 Submission Deadline”).

5.4 Each valid submission will be reviewed and judged by a panel of judges comprised of employees or agents of Samsung. The panel of judges shall review the Entries to determine the five (5) Entries, per Group, which, in the panel of judges’ view, best meet the Winning Criteria Phase 2, as outlined in clause 5.6 below. The panel of judges’ decision is final.

5.5 The five (5) Participants, per Group, whose Developed Idea have the highest scores will be notified by Samsung by email and will proceed to the final phase of the Competition.

5.6 Selection criteria for Phase 2 includes the following criteria (“Winning Criteria Phase 2”):
Ideas will be judged on:
• Best use of technology (app, product or service) to benefit one of listed areas of society.
o Accessibility
o Education
o Equality
o Healthcare
o Housing
o Nutrition
o Sustainability
• Clear development of the idea since its original submission at Phase 1
• Demonstrable use of research and/or testing to understand the needs of the intended target audience
• Creativity and originality of the idea
• Feasibility of the solution with current technology, resources, laws and regulations considered
• Potential for the idea to beneficially impact society and/or the environment
• Potential to reach its intended target audience
• Demonstration of Design Thinking
• Quality of the presentation of the idea
• Ideas which are developed to integrate 5G, AI, IoT, VR or AR will be viewed more favourably.

6. Phase 3 – Finals

6.1 Only those five (5) Participants, per Group, who were successful and notified in accordance with clause 5.5 above can participate in the Final.

6.2 Each Finalist will supplement their Developed Idea with a live presentation at the Final Event. The presentation will take place in front of representatives from Samsung and We Are Futures, as well as other leading industry experts.

6.3 If the Finalists plan to support their presentation with multimedia, this content must be sent by email to the email address to be provided, by the Final Presentation Submission Deadline, the date of which shall be around 25 June 2025, with the exact date to be confirmed closer to the time.

6.4 Each developed idea as supplemented by its presentation will be assessed by a panel of judges comprised of employees or agents of Samsung and at least one independent judge. The full name of the independent judge(s) shall be made available on the Solve for Tomorrow website at www.samsung.com/uk/solvefortomorrow and nationalschoolspartnership.com/solvefortomorrow. The panel of judges shall review the Entries to determine the one (1) idea, per Group, which, in the panel of judges’ view, best meet the Winning Criteria Phase 3, as outlined in section 6.6. The panel of judges’ decision is final.

6.5 The final results will be announced at the pitch event.

6.6 Selection criteria for Phase 3 includes the following criteria (“Winning Criteria Phase 3”):
• Best use of technology (app, product or service) to benefit one of listed areas of society.
o Accessibility
o Education
o Equality
o Healthcare
o Housing
o Nutrition
o Sustainability
• Quality of detail and clarity within the final plan as showcased at the Pitch Event
• Clear development and refinement of idea since Phase 2, including creation of prototype and testing with intended target audience
• Creativity and originality of the idea
• Feasibility of the solution with current technology, resources, laws and regulations considered
• Potential for the idea to beneficially impact society and/or the environment
• Potential to reach its intended target audience
• Demonstration of design thinking
• Ideas which are developed to integrate 5G, AI, IoT, VR or AR will be viewed more favourably
• How much the participants have accomplished so far considering the circumstances they are in (and resources they have access to)

7. Prize

7.1 The one (1) winner, per Group, of the First Prize will be the highest scoring finalist Participant. The First Prize consists of a cash prize of ten thousand pounds sterling (£10,000), and mentorship from Samsung for up to three (3) months following the final. Each Applicant who forms part of the winning Participant team will also receive a designated Samsung laptop and phone.

The First Prize also includes introductions for participants with business/industry networks to help Winners secure additional funding outside of the Competition for their idea, and help get it developed to a proof of concept stage, where it can be shown to demonstrate the feasibility of the concept and be applicable to a specific problem or challenge. The proof of concept can be either a physical or a digital product but has to incorporate the fundamental features and functions*.

7.2 There will be one (1) Runners-Up Prize, per Group, awarded to the second highest scoring finalist Participant in each Group. The Runners-Up Prize consists of a cash prize of one thousand pounds sterling (£1,000), and mentorship from Samsung for up to three (3) months following the final. Each Applicant who forms part of the winning Participant team will also receive a designated Samsung phone.

7.3 Samsung will communicate to the winners and runners up by 17:00 BST on 14 July 2025 to confirm the provision of their prizes.

7.3 The winners of the First Prize and Runners-Up Prizes, per Group, must be available to receive and fully participate in Phase 4 of the programme from July 2025 to September 2025. The winner should be available during business hours (09:00-17:30) to work cooperatively with Samsung and We Are Futures to enable the development of the Project.

7.4 All shortlisted Participants will receive a Samsung tablet as a prize for being shortlisted to take part in the Competition. (Samsung reserve the right to choose which model device Participants receive).

7.5 The Promoter reserves the rights to disqualify Participants if their conduct or content is defamatory, offensive or contrary to the spirit or intention of the competition.

8. Use of Submissions

8.1 The Promoter may, but is not required to, publish Content produced by the winners and any and all Content received by it in connection with this Competition at any time and for any reason on its website www.samsung.com, across its social media channels including YouTube (which may include paid spend), newsletter, for internal use, public relations and reporting of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow campaign, as well as any trade shows, in its stores and channel stores and public screens, whether now known or invented in the future, and in connection with any publicity of the Competition.

8.2 The Participants own all their Submissions. Each Applicant agrees, and hereby provides, a perpetual unrestricted (non-exclusive), irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable licence to the Promoter and We Are Futures, including the right to sub-licence, to use, develop, edit, adapt, modify, or transform the Submissions for any purpose.

8.3 Each Participant warrants that they are the person who created the Submission submitted to this Competition. The Participant shall indemnify the Promoter and hold it harmless from and against any losses, damages, liabilities, obligations, claims, actions and demands, including without limitation reasonable legal fees, arising directly or indirectly from any breach of warranty set out in this clause.

8.4 Each Participant agrees that Samsung and We Are Futures, and their affiliated companies, are entitled to report about the Competition, including the Participant’s Ideas, Developed Solutions and Final Solution, including for marketing purposes.

9. Personal Data - Rights To Use Names, Images and Videos

9.1 Samsung is the Data Controller for the Competition. We Are Futures is Samsung’s Data Processor for the purposes of the Competition.

9.2 Samsung shall only use your personal data for the purposes of operating and administering the Competition (including contacting the Applicants in relation to the Competition and award activities), and the below PR Purposes.

• Each Applicant that makes it to Phase 2 understands that Samsung and We Are Futures and their affiliated companies, may use their name, location and age in publicity and marketing relating to the Competition.
• Each Applicant that makes it to Phase 2 understands that Samsung and We Are Futures, and their affiliated companies, may use personal data, such as photographs and videos, which the Participant submits in publicity and marketing relating to the Competition.
• Each Applicant that makes it to Phase 2 understands that Samsung and We Are Futures, and their affiliated companies, may take and use photographs and videos at the events in publicity and marketing relating to the Competition.

9.3 Each Applicant’s personal data will be held in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10. Safeguarding

Where an Applicant is a minor or vulnerable adult, Samsung and We Are Futures reserves the right to require a parent/guardian/responsible carer to sign a declaration on behalf of the Applicant, confirming acceptance to these terms and conditions.

11. Legal Terms

11.1 The Promoter shall not be liable for any interruption to this Competition whether due to force majeure or other factors beyond the Promoter’s control.

11.2 The Promoter reserves the right, acting reasonably and in accordance with all relevant legislation and codes of practice, to vary the terms and conditions of this Competition. The Promoter reserves the right to change the dates set out in the above Timetable.

11.3 The Promoter reserves the right to:
• exclude from scoring or remove an Applicant or a Participant from the Competition for any violation of these Conditions.
• exclude a Participant if they do not react within the time limit defined in a notification from the Promoter, and appoint a replacement.
• extend a deadline, or require a response by a set deadline, where technical or other problems occur in respect of a submission.
• modify the Conditions at any time and without the consent of the Applicants. Applicants will be informed in an appropriate manner of any modifications.
• remove Applicants from the Competition without compensation.

11.4 Each valid Entry will be assessed and scored by the judges against the Winning Criteria in each phase and the decision of the judges will be final. Under no circumstances shall the selection be made in the sense of a lottery, on the basis of chance or luck. In the event that the judges acting reasonably believe that all of the entries are of an insufficient quality to be awarded the prizes then the judges reserve the right to cancel the Competition and withhold the prizes.

11.5 – Limitation

The Promoter will not be responsible or liable for: (a) any failure to receive Entries due to transmission failures and other conditions beyond its reasonable control; (b) any late, lost, misrouted, or damaged transmissions or entries; (c) any computer or communications related malfunctions or failures; (d) any disruptions, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of the Promoter; or (e) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Competition.

By entering the Competition, the Participant agrees to release the Promoter from any liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Competition or with the acceptance, possession, attendance at or use of any prize except death or personal injury caused by the Promoter’s negligence, for fraud, or otherwise as prohibited by law.

The Promoter accepts no liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, that may arise from your participation in the Competition, your reliance on any statements we may have made about the Competition, or its suspension or withdrawal.

11.6 – Law

The Competition and these Conditions are governed by English law.