Lucknow, January 14, 2026: Samsung marked National Youth Day by certifying 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), reinforcing its focus on building industry-ready talent in emerging technologies.
The certification ceremony was held at the City Group of Institutions in Lucknow in the presence of Rajni Tiwari, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with academic leaders and programme partners.
With the latest cohort, the total number of students trained under Samsung Innovation Campus in Uttar Pradesh has reached 3,900, positioning the state as one of the fastest-growing regions under the programme. Samsung has announced its intent to train 5,000 youth in Uttar Pradesh as part of its broader national target of skilling 20,000 students in 2025, a six-fold expansion compared to the previous year. The programme is currently active across 10 states.
Under the Lucknow initiative, students received hands-on, industry-aligned training across key future-tech domains. This included Artificial Intelligence for 950 students, Coding and Programming for 550 students, Big Data for 150 students, and Internet of Things (IoT) for 100 students. In addition to technical learning, the programme integrates soft-skills training and placement support to enhance workplace readiness.
“At Samsung, our firm belief is that the future of India will be defined by its youth. Samsung Innovation Campus is designed to bridge the gap between education and industry by providing hands-on training in future-tech courses such as AI, IoT, or Big Data and Coding. The certification of 1,750 students in Lucknow underscores our commitment to support the Government of India’s skilling vision and empower young learners across Uttar Pradesh with industry-relevant capabilities. Samsung Innovation Campus is our flagship programme designed to empower the next generation and make them job-ready for the fourth Industrial Revolution,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head, CSR & Corporate Communications at Samsung Southwest Asia.
Smt. Rajni Tiwari said, “As higher education evolves, it is essential that learning outcomes remain aligned with emerging economic and technological needs. Samsung Innovation Campus adds significant value by exposing students to advanced digital disciplines and experiential learning. Such collaborations strengthen our institutions and help create a knowledge-driven, competitive workforce for Uttar Pradesh. I commend Samsung’s commitment to empowering our youth and supporting the state’s vision of building a future-ready, skilled workforce. Our young people are the foundation of Uttar Pradesh’s progress and the driving force behind India’s growth story.”
Launched in India in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus focuses on expanding access to future-tech education, particularly in underserved and semi-urban regions. The programme is implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) through accredited training partners.
At the national level, the initiative has recorded 44% participation by women, reflecting Samsung’s emphasis on inclusive and equitable skilling. Alongside other initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, Samsung Innovation Campus underscores the company’s long-term commitment to supporting India’s digital skilling and employability goals.
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