Deadline: 31-May-23
Do you want to innovate for a brighter future? Can you change the world for the better with your next big idea? Now’s your chance: Solve for Tomorrow is back and bigger than ever.
A nationwide education and innovation competition for Gen Z, Solve for Tomorrow is on the lookout for ambitious 16-22 year olds who can solve global issues with game-changing tech solutions.
Three best ideas stand a chance to win a total of ₹ 1.5 crores. And that’s in addition to advanced training by FITT, IIT-Delhi, mentorship by Samsung and Government experts as well as the opportunity to visit Samsung sites across the country. It’s time to turn your dreams for a sustainable future into reality. It’s time to Solve for Tomorrow.
Themes
- Education & Learning
- Environment & Sustainability
- Health & Wellness
- Diversity & Inclusion
Program Structure
- The program has 3 phases:
- Phase 1: In phase 1, applications received on the website from all over India will go through experts’ radar, who will then select the top 30 teams for the next round. The website portal allows teams to check the status of their applications.
- Phase 2: In the second phase, teams will undergo training by industry and academic professionals during a five-day boot camp held at IIT Delhi. Teams are then requested to pitch their idea to a jury comprising Samsung experts responsible for finalizing the Top 10 teams.
- Phase 3: These Top 10 finalist teams will get advanced training as an orientation towards business activities, capturing their journey and the origin of their idea. Along with mentoring for proof-of-concept development, business plan, and essential soft skills required for becoming the next generation of entrepreneurs. Teams are then requested to pitch their idea one last time in front of a jury panel to be among the Top 3 winning teams at the grand finale event.
Benefits
- All it takes is one idea to maximise your potential. You bring the idea—they’ll bring all the support you need to bring it to life.
- A whopping ₹ 1.5 crore is up for grabs for 3 winning teams. Participate in this tournament of ideas to take home ₹ 50 lakhs and execute your ideas to the next level.
Eligibility Criteria
- This competition is open to Indian nationals only.
- Only candidates who are aged 16-22 years on the last day of the competition can apply.
- Individuals or teams of up to three people can apply for the challenge.
- The concept should be original in terms of science and technology or should be a wholly new product with a social or economic consequence. Without any innovation, new business models may not make it to consideration.
- The team/individual should not have previously obtained funds/awards for the identical proposal from any agency or through other competitions for more than five lakhs.
For more information, visit Solve for Tomorrow Competition.