Solve for Tomorrow 2025
Inspiring young Aussies to change the world for good.
What is Solve for
Tomorrow
Launched in 2011, Samsung’s Solve For Tomorrow program asks young Australians to use STEM learning to solve real world problems that can have a positive impact in their communities. It aims to connect likeminded students aged between 14 - 24 years to envision and collaborate on ideas that solve the issues of tomorrow, today.
Need Inspiration? Check out the 2024 Major Winner’s incredible idea to transform past exam papers into accessible question banks – now used by over 22,000 students and teachers to simplify study and reduce workloads.
Choose your challenge
To enter, submit a written entry up to 400 words which identifies an issue in your community and outlines a potential solution that applies STEM to create a better tomorrow. This year, Solve for Tomorrow will have four categories:
Education
Promote critical thinking and expand development opportunities for students and educators.
Environmental Sustainability via Technology
Foster responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of environmentally friendly practices to minimise negative impacts on the planet.
Social Change through Sports & Tech
Harness the power of sport and technology to drive social change – from AI-driven VR training to e-sports skills development, the future is in your hands.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Help dismantle systemic barriers and biases to create a more just and inclusive society for all.
Prizes
Major Winner
$10,000 cash plus a Samsung Ultimate Productivity Prize Pack
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds3
Runner-up 14-18
$5,000 cash plus a Samsung Ultimate Productivity Prize Pack
Samsung Galaxy A56, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds3
Runner-up 19-24
$5,000 cash plus a Samsung Ultimate Productivity Prize Pack
Samsung Galaxy A56, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds3
Social Amplify
Star Content
Four Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Judging criteria
Identifying and clearly articulating an issue that impacts your community, group of people or the environment.
Feasibility of the solution with current technology and resources considered as well as possible positive outcomes or results.
Creativity and originality of the idea.
Application of STEM to help solve the problem or issue.
Quality and effectiveness of video entry including any graphics or other content to help communicate your idea effectively.
Timeline
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Activity |
Activity Period Start |
Activity Period Deadline |
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Application Submission |
12:00PM AEST Tuesday, 17 June 2025 |
12:00PM AEST Friday 25 July 2025 |
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Design Thinking Workshops |
4:00PM AEST Tuesday, 12 August 2025 |
06:00PM AEST Wednesday, 13 August 2025 |
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Final Pitch Video Submission |
12:00AM Thursday 21 August 2025 |
11:59PM AEST Friday 5 September 2025 |
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Judging Period |
12:00AM Monday 8 September |
11:59PM AEST Friday 12 September |
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Winners Announcement |
24 September 2025 |
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FAQs
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Who can enter?The competition is open to Australians between the ages of 14 and 24. Solve for Tomorrow is open to both individuals and teams. There is no limit to the number of people in the teams, however a team can only enter their video once and will only be entitled to win 1 x prize to be shared amongst the team however they deem fit.
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Does it cost to enter?No. Solve for Tomorrow is free to enter and there is no purchase requirement.
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How many times can I enter?Each idea can be submitted once. If individuals have multiple ideas, they can submit multiple entries provided they are all unique.
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How are entries judged and by who?Entries will be judged against the five key criteria outlined in the T&Cs. The judging panel comprises individual judges from Samsung and Student Edge.
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How will I know if I am successful?You will be contacted via the contact details you provide in your written application.
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Will Samsung own my idea?No. You will retain the rights to any intellectual property surrounding your idea. However, you will grant Samsung the right to use your entry and video for the purpose of the promotion and for other internal and external marketing and business purposes.
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How will my entry video be used?Your entry video will be used as part of the judging for Solve for Tomorrow. By entering you also agree that we may use some or all of your video submission publicly as part of our promotion for Solve for Tomorrow and for other internal and external marketing and business purposes.
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Contact UsIf you need to reach us, email mediateam@samsung.com
