Jammu: Reaching out to young innovators in Jammu and Kashmir through its flagship innovation programme, Solve for Tomorrow 2026, Samsung India engaged 452 students in design thinking workshops aimed at empowering them to develop artificial intelligence-powered solutions to local challenges.
The workshops, held at Government Degree College Baramulla in north Kashmir and Army Public School, Ratnuchak in Jammu, encouraged students to explore innovation opportunities across digital accessibility, community development, education and smarter civic infrastructure, a company spokesperson said on Sunday.
The spokesperson said the workshops introduced participants to Samsung’s human-centered innovation framework, equipping them with practical tools to identify everyday challenges, understand user needs and develop technology-led solutions with meaningful social impact.
The workshops form part of Samsung’s nationwide effort to expand innovation opportunities beyond metropolitan centres.
“As part of Solve for Tomorrow 2026, Samsung is conducting Design Thinking Workshops across 100 cities spanning Bharat, enabling young innovators from diverse backgrounds to build future-ready problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills,” the spokesperson said.
Among them was Zamin Anayat Lone from Government Degree College Sopore, Baramulla, who conceptualized a mobile application designed to improve accessibility and emergency response through SOS alerts and live-location sharing features.
“The workshop taught me that innovation begins with understanding people and their experiences. It encouraged me to think about how technology can be used to create meaningful solutions that positively impact communities,” Lone said.
The spokesperson said the workshops also inspired participants to examine how technology could strengthen public services and improve quality of life.
Gagandeep Singh from Army Public School, Ratnuchak explored technology-enabled approaches to support more efficient waste management systems, while Garima Yadav, a Class 9 student, examined how digital platforms could help students access career awareness and skill-development opportunities.
The ideas emerging from the workshops reflected the growing innovation potential of Jammu and Kashmir’s youth, the spokesperson said, adding the participants demonstrated how design thinking can transform everyday observations into scalable solutions that address local needs while creating broader social impact.
Solve for Tomorrow is Samsung India’s flagship innovation competition for young people aged 14-22 years. The programme encourages participants to develop solutions under four themes – AI for a Better Tomorrow, Health & Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport-Tech.
As Samsung celebrates 30 years in India, the company continues to invest in nurturing the country’s next generation of innovators by bringing innovation, mentorship and entrepreneurial opportunities closer to students across the country, the spokesperson said.
The company said the programme will culminate with the top four winning teams receiving incubation grants worth Rs 2 crore through FITT, IIT Delhi, along with mentorship, training, prototyping support and access to India’s startup ecosystem.
Applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 are open until July 3, the spokesperson said.
