Solve for
Tomorrow
Be a changemaker, shape what's next
Submission of entries is from Sept. 15, 2026 — Nov. 2, 2026
Be a changemaker, shape what’s next.
Are you a STEM student ready to make a difference?
Create meaningful tech solutions for your community with Samsung.
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is a global competition supporting STEM students
in transforming ideas into tech solutions that can influence their communities for the better.
Ideas That Shape the Future
Environmental
sustainability
Harness technology to protect our natural resources, promote eco-friendly practices, and build a greener future for the Philippines.
Social change through
Sports & Technology
Use sports and tech to unite communities, promote inclusivity, and inspire positive change among Filipinos.
Solving local community problems with AI
Use AI to create smart, practical solutions that make everyday life better for local communities across the Philippines.
How to join
Step 1:
Students in Grades 8-10 from government-managed science high schools are eligible to join.
Form a group with a maximum of four (4) members, along with one teacher adviser.
One teacher adviser can coach up to five (5) teams.
Step 2:
Identify a problem aligned with the following themes that you would like to solve with technology:
(1) Environmental Sustainability;
(2) Social Change Through Sports and Technology; and
(3) any local community problem that you would like to solve with AI.
Step 3:
Submit your entry from
September 15 to November 2, 2026.
Meet the winners of
Solve for Tomorrow 2025
GRAND WINNER
Mangrove Health Monitor (MaHeMo)
Cavite Science Integrated School
A solar-powered, water-quality sensing buoy designed to track mangrove ecosystem health continuously. It integrates sensors measuring salinity, turbidity, pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen to monitor vulnerable coastal zones.
SECOND PLACE
EGGNovation (Egg Quality Control Segregator)
Cavite Science Integrated School
An automated egg-sorting system combining a conveyor belt with image-processing software to assess yolk freshness, cutting down manual sorting labor and minimizing human inspection error.
THIRD PLACE
BANTALAY
Tuguegarao City Science High School
A sustainable, low-cost UV light pest-trap powered by solar energy that dynamically adjusts light intensity based on humidity, reducing pesticide dependence and boosting agricultural resilience.
Prizes
Bring your best ideas. Win awesome prizes.
1st place
₱730k total
₱400,000 worth of Samsung devices for the participating school
₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the students and adviser
₱100,000 for the team members
₱30,000 for the adviser
2nd place
₱595k total
₱300,000 worth of Samsung devices for the participating school
₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the students and adviser
₱70,000 for the team members
₱25,000 for the adviser
3rd place
₱440k total
₱175,000 worth of Samsung devices for the participating school
₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the students and adviser
₱50,000 for the team members
₱15,000 for the adviser
Consolation prize
4th to 10th place
₱15,000 for the team members
₱5,000 for teacher x 7 teams
Criteria for judging
Design Innovation (20%)
Uniqueness and originality in approach on how to solve the problem
Relevance to the Community (20%)
Significance of identified problem in real life situations/actual community, and its potential to really make an impact
Feasibility (20%)
Is the proposed solution doable and achievable in real life settings are the resources required available and practical
STEM Integration (15%)
Application of STEM concepts in creating and designing the proposed solution to the identified problem
Sustainability (15%)
Proposed solution can be replicated depending on need; consideration should be given to environmental impact, resource availability and long-term viability of the solution
Clarity of Proposal (10%)
Materials should be able to provide context of the problem concisely, and articulately explain how the proposed solution is a viable answer to it
Register below
Frequently asked questions
More questions? Check out the FAQs below.
A nationwide competition empowering Grade 8–10 STEM students to develop practical technology-based solutions for local community issues.
To inspire STEM students to address pressing societal problems and create a positive impact on local communities through innovation and technology.
- Students: Enrolled in Grades 8–10 at qualified government-managed Science High Schools and residing in the Philippines.
- Teams: Up to 4 members per team (1 team per student).
- Advisers: 1 faculty adviser per team (can guide up to 5 teams).
- Exclusions: Employees of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO), advertising agencies, and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity/affinity.
Teams can submit only one (1) STEM proposal.
- Register: Create an account at https://samsung.com/ph between September 15 and November 2, 2026.
- Submit IDs: Upload one scanned image containing valid school IDs/proof of grade level for all members and the adviser (max 40MB).
- Download Template: Use the official downloadable MS Word (max 2,500 words / 7 pages) or MS PowerPoint (max 5 slides) template.
- Upload Proposal: Submit the finalized proposal strictly in PDF format (max 40MB).
- Qualifying Screening (Nov. 9–13, 2026): Evaluated by SEPCO, DOST-SEI, DICT, DENR, and DOST-CEST judges to pick the Top 10.
- Mentorship (Nov. 16–Dec. 5, 2026): Top 10 teams work with Samsung coaches to build mock-ups and expand presentation slides (max 20 slides).
- Final Presentation (Dec. 7, 2026): Teams deliver a 30-minute pitch to the board of judges.
- Criteria: Design Innovation (20%), Relevance to Community (20%), Feasibility (20%), STEM Integration (15%), Sustainability (15%), Clarity of Proposal (10%).
| WINNERS | PRIZE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| First Place | DEVICES
CASH PRIZE |
Total of ₱730,000 |
| Second Place | DEVICES
CASH PRIZE |
Total of ₱595,000 |
| Third Place | DEVICES
CASH PRIZE |
Total of ₱440,000 |
| Consolation Prize (4th to 10th Place) | CASH PRIZE ₱15,000 for the team members. ₱5,000 for teacher x 7 teams |
₱20,000/team Total of ₱140,000 |
Note: All prizes are tax-free.
All Philippine Science High School (PSHS) campuses and DepEd-managed Science High Schools listed in the official program mechanics appendix (e.g., Manila Science HS, Quezon City Science HS, Regional Science High Schools).
The contest runs from September 15 to November 2, 2026 under DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-267269 Series of 2026. Complete terms, entry limits, judging processes, and data privacy policies are available at https://samsung.com/ph.
- Terms and conditions apply.
- Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-267269 Series of 2026.
