Samsung takes Solve for Tomorrow workshops to Rajasthan students

MUMBAI: From traffic jams to bright ideas, Rajasthan’s young innovators are learning that every problem can be a blueprint for the future. As Rajasthan strengthens its position as a growing manufacturing and industrial hub, a new generation of students is turning to technology not just as a career path, but as a tool to solve everyday challenges. That spirit took centre stage in Bhiwadi, where 255 students from MSME Technology College participated in a Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 Design Thinking Workshop.

The workshop introduced students to Samsung’s Design Thinking framework, encouraging them to move beyond identifying problems and focus on understanding user needs, uncovering root causes and building practical, technology-driven solutions. Artificial intelligence, innovation and human-centred design formed the backbone of the programme.

Among the participants was Veeru Kumar Verma, who tackled the growing issue of traffic congestion and parking shortages in rapidly expanding urban centres such as Bhiwadi. His concept centred on a smart parking platform capable of providing real-time information on available parking spaces, helping reduce congestion and improve mobility.

Another student, Hemant Kushwaha, explored a different challenge, the disconnect between skill-development opportunities and student awareness. His idea focused on using digital platforms to connect young people with training programmes, career pathways and skill-building resources available in their region.

The projects highlighted the breadth of innovation opportunities emerging across Rajasthan, from smarter urban infrastructure and mobility solutions to education, employability and workforce readiness. More importantly, they demonstrated how local issues can inspire scalable ideas with wider societal impact.

The workshop forms part of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, the company’s flagship innovation and education initiative for young people aged 14 to 22 years. The programme encourages participants to develop solutions across four themes AI for a Better Tomorrow, Health & Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Sport-Tech.

As Samsung marks 30 years in India, the company is expanding the programme’s reach through Design Thinking Workshops across 100 cities nationwide, aiming to equip young innovators with future-ready problem-solving, entrepreneurial and innovation skills.

Applications for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 remain open until 3 July 2026. The programme’s top four winning teams will receive incubation grants worth Rs 2 crore through FITT, IIT Delhi, along with mentorship, prototyping support, training and access to India’s start-up ecosystem.

For the students in Bhiwadi, the workshop offered more than a lesson in innovation. It served as a reminder that the next big idea may not emerge from a laboratory or boardroom, but from a local challenge waiting to be solved.