452 JK Youth explore technology-led solutions forlocal challenges under ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2026’
Srinagar, June 22: Samsung India has expanded itsflagship innovation and education programme, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026,to Jammu & Kashmir, training 452 students through Design Thinking Workshopsaimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving skills among young minds.
An official spokesperson said the Design Thinking Workshops introducedparticipants to Samsung’s human-centred innovation framework, equipping themwith practical tools to identify everyday challenges, understand user needs anddevelop technology-led solutions with meaningful social impact.
The workshop was held in Army Public School, Ratnuchak Jammu andGovernment Degree College Baramulla that encouraged students to exploreinnovation opportunities across digital accessibility, community development,education and smarter civic infrastructure.
The workshops forms part of Samsung’s nationwide effort to expandinnovation opportunities beyond metropolitan centres. As part of Solve forTomorrow 2026, Samsung is conducting Design Thinking Workshops across 100cities spanning Bharat, enabling young innovators from diverse backgrounds tobuild future-ready problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills.
Among them was Zamin Anayat Lone from Government Degree College Sopore,Baramulla, who conceptualized a mobile application designed to improveaccessibility and emergency response through SOS alerts and live-locationsharing features.
“The workshop taught me that innovation begins with understanding peopleand their experiences. It encouraged me to think about how technology can beused to create meaningful solutions that positively impact communities,” said Zamin.
The workshops also inspired participants to examine how technology couldstrengthen public services and improve quality of life. Gagandeep Singh fromArmy Public School, Ratnuchak explored technology-enabled approaches to supportmore efficient waste management systems, while Garima Yadav, a Class IXstudent, examined how digital platforms could help students access careerawareness and skill-development opportunities.
The ideas emerging from the workshops reflected the growing innovationpotential of Jammu & Kashmir’s youth.
Participants demonstrated how DesignThinking can transform everyday observations into scalable solutions thataddress local needs while creating broader social impact. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung India’s flagship innovationcompetition for young people aged 14–22 years.
The programme encouragesparticipants to develop solutions under four themes — AI for a Better Tomorrow,Health & Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport-Tech.
Spokesperson further stated that while Samsung celebrates 30 years inIndia, the company continues to invest in nurturing the country’s nextgeneration of innovators by bringing innovation, mentorship and entrepreneurialopportunities closer to students across Bharat.
The programme will culminate with the top four winning teams receivingincubation grants worth INR 2 crore through FITT, IIT Delhi, along withmentorship, training, prototyping support and access to India’s startupecosystem. Applications for SamsungSolve for Tomorrow 2026 are open until July 3, 2026.
