New Delhi, July 30, 2025: Samsung, India’s leading consumer electronics brand, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Startup India, a flagship initiative of the Government of India, to jointly nurture young innovators, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, through the company’s “Solve for Tomorrow” programme.
The collaboration aims to integrate Samsung’s flagship innovation and education contest with Startup India’s nationwide ecosystem of incubators, mentors, and policy support. The partnership will focus on empowering students and early-stage product startups by providing them access to expert guidance, infrastructure, market linkages, and funding support.
"At Samsung, we believe innovation thrives when young minds are empowered with the right platforms and support systems. Our partnership with Startup India is a significant step in that direction. By bringing together Samsung Solve for Tomorrow's vision and Startup India's expansive ecosystem and network, we aim to nurture the next generation of the change makers from the remote corners of India to become the problem solvers of tomorrow. This collaboration is aligned with Skill India and Digital India initiatives and aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the country,” said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.
Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), added, “Innovation is the key to growth, unlocking new possibilities, driving progress, and enabling solutions that shape a better future. And, empowering young innovators is central to India's growth story. Through this collaboration between Startup India and Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, we are strengthening our commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-led ecosystem. This partnership will not only encourage youth from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to ideate and innovate, but also aligns closely with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
The “Solve for Tomorrow” programme encourages students to design scalable solutions to real-world problems, covering key themes such as AI for inclusivity, health and hygiene, environmental sustainability, and social change through technology. This year’s shortlist includes participants from districts such as Samastipur (Bihar), Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Baramulla (Jammu & Kashmir), and Cachar (Assam).
The 2025 edition of the programme will support winners with incubation grants—₹1 crore for the top four teams, ₹20 lakh for the top 20, and ₹8 lakh for the top 40.
This MoU represents a public-private partnership model that supports national missions like Make in India, Skill India, and Digital India, while putting grassroots innovators at the heart of India’s tech-led future.
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