Samsung is bringing back its global “Solve for Tomorrow” program to the Philippines this year, marking the initiative’s third run in the country and its 15th year worldwide.
The program, supported by the Department of Education, encourages Filipino students to create technology-driven solutions to address real-world problems. It is open to Grades 8 to 10 students from government-managed science high schools across the Philippines.
Student teams of up to four members and one teacher-adviser may submit proposals under three themes: environmental sustainability through technology, social change through technology and sport, and solving community problems with artificial intelligence.
For environmental sustainability, projects may focus on recycling, reuse, and regeneration to cut waste. The second theme highlights the role of sport and technology in education, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion. The third theme challenges students to use AI for practical community solutions, aiming to foster problem-solving and responsibility at the local level.
Proposals must not exceed 2,500 words or seven pages in Word format, or five slides in PowerPoint format. Entries must be submitted as PDF files of no more than 40 MB. The deadline is Oct. 26 at 11:59 p.m.
Entries will be judged on design innovation, community relevance, feasibility, STEM integration, sustainability, and clarity. The top 10 teams will be announced on Nov. 11 and will receive mentoring from Samsung representatives before presenting their final proposals to a panel of judges on Dec. 3. The top three winners will be named on Dec. 9.
Samsung is offering more than P2 million in prizes. The grand prize includes P500,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, P250,000 worth of devices for the students and adviser, P100,000 in cash for the team, and P30,000 in cash for the adviser.
The second prize includes P300,000 worth of devices for the school, P250,000 worth of devices for the team and adviser, P70,000 in cash for the team, and P25,000 for the adviser. The third prize offers P200,000 worth of devices for the school, P250,000 worth of devices for the team and adviser, P50,000 in cash for the team, and P15,000 for the adviser. The remaining finalists will each receive 15,000 pesos in cash for the team and P5,000 for the adviser.
Since its launch in 2010, “Solve for Tomorrow” has evolved from an essay competition into an innovation platform that equips students with design thinking and hands-on STEM learning. Samsung said this year’s contest underscores the role of artificial intelligence in shaping community-driven solutions, while continuing its focus on sustainability and social impact through technology.
More information is available at samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow.
