Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition
Are you ready to inspire your students to solve real-world problems using STEM and AI? Click below to apply.
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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, now powered by MIT Solve
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition asks students to consider how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. With the help of their teachers, students compete to win prizes for their school and the opportunity to work with experts in the MIT Solve network to develop their innovations and receive mentorship from Samsung employees.
You can apply by answering these five primary questions
- What specific community challenge or issue are you planning to tackle?
- What is your project and how will STEM be applied to address this challenge or issue?
- Who will your solution serve and what steps have you taken to understand their needs?
- What activities will you put in place to achieve your goals?
- How will you define and measure success?
How to get started
Students
Learn more about the contest and eligibility.
Talk with classmates: Identify a problem you want to solve.
Form a Team: As many members as you like.
Learn more by reading the Student Guide.
Go to the winners page for ideas.
Work with your teacher to apply: Answer the application questions.
Teachers
Check Eligibility.
Create an account and review application questions.
Discuss Student Passions: Identify a problem they want to solve.
Form a Team: One team per teacher.
Learn more by reviewing the Teacher Guide.
Go to the winners page for ideas.
Click "Apply Now" at the top of this page to apply.
Not sure what area to focus on for your project?
Use these themes to help you get started.
Environmental sustainability via technology
Social change through sports and technology
Advancing accessibility through STEM
Open Innovation (Open Innovation welcomes projects across a range of community needs, including: public health, public safety, climate resilience, mental health, agriculture, school safety, cultural preservation, food safety, digital wellbeing and online safety, water quality and safety, affordable and smart housing, animal welfare, and beyond.)
Timeline
September 30 - November 23, 2026
Application Phase
Teams answer five primary questions.
Support: Application Clinics
Support: Design Thinking Workshops after submission
January 20 - March 3, 2027
Semi-Finalist Phase
Qualified teams submit a 3-minute project video that brings their ideas to life.
Support: Design Thinking Workshop for Semi-finalists
Support: Expert Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) Sessions
March 18 - April 21*, 2027
Finalist Phase
Qualified teams prepare to present live in front of judges in hopes of being named a National Winner.
Support: All-expenses-paid trip to the Finalist Event
Support: Samsung Employee Mentors
*Final event date and location to be shared with qualified teams once confirmed.