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Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026/27

Organised by Samsung Electronics Hong Kong, supported by the Education Bureau's Business-School Partnership Programme. Open to primary, secondary and tertiary students in Hong Kong. Teams use AI, design thinking and STEM to create people-centred solutions.

Registration Deadline: 16 Oct 2026, 11:59pm

Three Directions:

  • Inclusive Community – elderly support, campus inclusion, ethnic minorities, carers, accessible living; real cases with social welfare partners. 
  • Sports & Technology – sports health, safety, companionship and participation, inspired by the Olympic and Special Olympics spirit. 
  • Environmental Sustainability – climate change, waste reduction, energy saving and recycling. 

Why join? Shortlisted teams receive expert-led workshops on design thinking, AI tools, prototyping and storytelling. 

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Eligibility
Team size2–5 students
Team composition Primary/Secondary: same school;

Tertiary: same institution.

Each student may join only one team.
Tertiary eligibility Full-time bachelor's, sub-degree or higher diploma; postgraduate students not eligible.
Contact Primary/Secondary must have a teacher as main contact; Tertiary teams may self-register and liaise
Competition Flow
Preliminary Concept proposal PDF;

36 teams shortlisted

Define social pain point, target community and AI/tech solution with expected impact
Semi-final Updated proposal, prototype photos/supporting explanation, video ≤3 min

Expert-led workshops and consultations; develop prototype, testing and storytelling
Final 18 winning teams showcase; 9 advance to live pitch

Bring final prototype; compete for Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up in each category

*Disclaimer: Information is subject to the official website. It is an external activity organised by an external organiser who is solely responsible for the programme quality and delivery. For any enquiries, please contact the organiser and be mindful of risks related to insurance and personal data exposure. 

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