Press Release
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow returns for its fourth year in the Philippines, continuing its mission of empowering young Filipino students to leverage science and technology and contribute meaningful change. With the support of the Department of Education (DepEd), Samsung invites STEM students to be the voice of their own communities and propose innovative solutions to challenges they see and experience around them.
Entering its 16th year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a global competition that empowers young changemakers to tackle real-world challenges through STEM-based solutions.
Open to students in Grades 8 to 10 from government-managed Science High Schools across the Philippines, Solve for Tomorrow gives students the opportunity to bring their ideas forward and turn them into meaningful solutions.
Samsung will recognize the winning teams, schools, and teacher advisers with almost ₱2 million worth of prizes, including the Grand Prize valued at ₱730,000, Second Prize at ₱595,000, and Third Prize at ₱465,000. The remaining teams shortlisted in the Top 10 will each receive ₱20,000 in cash prizes.
How to join
Each team will consist of up to four students and one teacher-adviser, working together to develop a STEM-focused proposal that addresses a community, social change, or environmental sustainability challenge. Proposals may be submitted using a standardized format in Word, up to 3,000 words or seven pages, or PowerPoint, with a maximum of six slides. All entries must be submitted as PDF files not exceeding 40 MB.
Teams are encouraged to think creatively and explore how technology can help turn their ideas into practical solutions that can make a difference in their communities. Students may explore one of the following themes:
Under Environmental Sustainability through Technology, students are encouraged to use STEM to find creative ways to reuse, recycle, and transform materials into valuable products, helping reduce waste and promote more sustainable practices.
Meanwhile, under Social Change through Tech and Sport, students can harness the power of technology and sports to support education, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion, creating new opportunities and a brighter future for the youth.
Lastly, under Solving Community Problems with AI, students can explore how AI can be used to develop innovative and practical solutions to challenges in their communities, while fostering critical thinking, social responsibility, and meaningful impact.
The Deadline for Entry submissions is on November 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. via https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/.
Entries will be evaluated based on design innovation, relevance to the community, feasibility, STEM integration, sustainability and clarity of proposal.
The top 10 shortlisted entries will be announced on November 16, 2026, and will receive mentoring from a Samsung coach to refine their solutions. These teams will then present their final proposals to a distinguished board of judges on December 7, 2026. The top three teams will be announced on December 15, 2026, and awarded by Samsung Philippines.
What’s at stake
The Grand Prize winner will receive ₱400,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and their teacher, ₱100,000 in cash for the team members, and ₱30,000 in cash for their teacher.
Meanwhile, the Second Prize winner will take home ₱300,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the team and their teacher, ₱70,000 in cash for the team members, and ₱25,000 in cash for the teacher.
Finally, the Third Prize winner will receive ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the team and their teacher, ₱50,000 in cash for the team, and ₱15,000 in cash for the teacher.
The remaining teams in the top 10 will receive ₱15,000 in cash for their team and ₱5,000 for their teacher.
Enabling changemakers
Since its launch in the Philippines in 2023, Solve for Tomorrow has empowered participating schools, students, and teachers to bring innovative ideas to life and create meaningful impact in their communities. Among them is last year’s winning entry from Cavite Science Integrated School, which introduced a solar-powered, water-quality sensing buoy for monitoring mangrove ecosystem health. Other notable innovations include an egg-segregation solution and a sustainable low-cost pest control solution designed to help farmers reduce their reliance on chemicals.
As AI advances, Solve for Tomorrow encourages young Filipinos to use technology thoughtfully and responsibly, turning new ideas into solutions for challenges in their communities. Through these themes, Samsung continues to inspire students to imagine, create, and lead the way toward a better tomorrow.
To participate in this year’s Solve for Tomorrow, please visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/. You can also follow Samsung Philippines on social media for the latest updates: Facebook- www.facebook.com/SamsungPH, X- www.x.com/SamsungPH, Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/samsungph/#.
