Samsung Philippines is making a final call for Grades 8 to 10 students from government-managed science high schools nationwide to join Solve for Tomorrow 2026, a competition that challenges young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world community problems.
With the submission deadline set for November 2, 2026, student teams have an opportunity to compete for nearly ₱2 million worth of prizes by applying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to issues such as environmental sustainability, social change, and artificial intelligence.
Each team may have up to four students, guided by one teacher-adviser. Projects are expected to address local challenges through creative and practical solutions that can make a positive impact on communities.
Prizes for winning teams
The grand champion will receive ₱400,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the team and adviser, ₱100,000 in cash for the team, and an additional ₱30,000 for the teacher-adviser.
The second-place team will receive ₱300,000 worth of Samsung devices for its school, ₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the team, ₱70,000 in cash for the members, and ₱25,000 for the adviser. The third-place team will receive ₱175,000 worth of Samsung devices for its school, ₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the team, ₱50,000 in cash for the members, and ₱15,000 for the adviser.
The remaining seven teams in the Top 10 will each receive ₱15,000 in cash, while their teacher-advisers will receive ₱5,000 each.
Previous winners demonstrate technology’s potential
In last year’s competition, Team MaHeMo from Cavite Science Integrated School developed a solar-powered buoy to monitor mangrove health, while fellow school team EGGNovation created an automated egg-sorting system. Team BANTALAY from Tuguegarao City Science High School proposed a solar-powered pest trap to support sustainable farming.
Now in its fourth year in the Philippines, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow continues to encourage students to turn STEM knowledge and creativity into solutions for challenges affecting their communities.
Interested students can review the program requirements and submit their entries at www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow. Updates are also available through Samsung Philippines on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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