Solve for Tomorrow 2023/24
Entries to this year's competition are now closed.
Join our community to hear about our latest updates.
Who can enter?
We're looking for game changing tech ideas that could make a difference to people and communities most in need.
Enter into the Solve for Tomorrow Competition for the chance to make it happen.
16-25s only
The competition is open to those between the ages of 16-25.
Solo or dream team?
You can enter as an individual or as part of a team of up to five. Want to get your school involved? Then tell your teacher all about the Competition.
What's the big idea?
Those with an original, creative, tech-for-good idea that can be packaged up into an app, product or service.
Live in the UK or Ireland?
Great! Then this competition is for you.
Read our detailed FAQs to learn more about entering the competition.
Everything you need to know!
Download our Entry Pack, full of all the information you'll need, from tips and tricks on how to brainstorm a winning tech idea, to writing your plan and how you'd develop it.
Big ideas, Big prizes
Are you 16-25? You can submit your tech idea for your chance to win £10,000* to bring it to life! Winners and runners up are awarded prizes for both 16-18 and 18-25 age categories.
1st prize
£10,000*
& business industry mentorship to evolve your concept
2nd & 3rd prize
£1,000*
& expert mentorship
All Finalists
Latest Samsung tech products*
Teachers & University Lecturers
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023/24 Competition is a great opportunity for your students to develop transferable skills needed for the workplace: creativity & innovation, teamwork, problem solving, communication, critical thinking. To find out more and request promotional material, please email samsungsft@wearefutures.com.
Meet last year's winner
The OLEO Team,
Winner (16-18)
OLEO, a device that removes microplastics
from polluted water using waste cooking oil
from fast food chains and restaurants.
Kiara Taylor,
Winner (18-25)
Growing ideas for the future - 'ReGrow'
repurposes e-waste to make a low-cost
irrigation system to help farmers in Ghana.
Alice Flanders,
Second prize (16-18)
A handy innovation with 'Venicheck',
a practice IV arm with veins for healthcare
professionals to use in training.
Yasmine Adbu, Second prize (18-25)
Creator of 'Carbon Trac', an app that uses AI
to help shoppers make sustainable choices
by tracking carbon footprint.
Watch: Mentor Reuben Christian on
why taking part is so important
Samsung student & youth discounts
Aged between 16-26? You can now access our exclusive deals, whether you're a student, working, or doing your own thing.
* Solve for Tomorrow Competition - Terms and Conditions