Srinagar, Jun 22 (KNO): Samsung India has expanded its flagship innovation and education programme, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, to Jammu & Kashmir, training 452 students through Design Thinking Workshops aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving skills among young minds.
In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the Design Thinking Workshops introduced participants to Samsung's human-centred innovation framework, equipping them with practical tools to identify everyday challenges, understand user needs and develop technology-led solutions with meaningful social impact.
The workshop was held in Army Public School, Ratnuchak Jammu and Government Degree College Baramulla that encouraged students to explore innovation opportunities across digital accessibility, community development,education and smarter civic infrastructure.
The workshops forms 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 100cities spanning Bharat, enabling young innovators from diverse backgrounds to build future-ready problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills.
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," said Zamin.
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 IX 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 & Kashmir's youth.
Participants demonstrated how Design Thinking can transform everyday observations into scalable solutions that address local needs while creating broader social impact. Samsung 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.
Spokesperson further stated that while 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 Bharat.
The programme will culminate with the top four winning teams receiving incubation grants worth INR 2 crore through FITT, IIT Delhi, along with mentorship, training, prototyping support and access to India's startup ecosystem. Applications for SamsungSolve for Tomorrow 2026 are open until July 3, 2026—(KNO)