Solve for Tomorrow 2024

Inspiring young Aussies to change the world for good.

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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 2023 Major Winner’s incredible idea to help farmers better understand and manage their pesticide usage.

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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 be centred on three categories:

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Education

Promote critical thinking and expand development opportunities for students and educators.

Sustainability

Foster responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of environmentally friendly practices to minimise negative impacts on the planet.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Help dismantle systemic barriers and biases to create a more just and inclusive society for all.

Submit entry

Prizes

Major Winner Major Winner

Major Winner

$10,000 cash plus a Samsung Ultimate Productivity Prize Pack

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds2 valued at $2,597

Runner-up 14-18

$5,000 cash plus a Samsung Productivity Prize Pack

Samsung Galaxy A55, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds2 valued at $1,647

Runner-up 19-24

$5,000 cash plus a Samsung Productivity Prize Pack

Samsung Galaxy A55, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds2 valued at $1,647

Social Amplify

Samsung Productivity Prize Pack


Samsung Galaxy A55, Smart Monitor M70D, and Galaxy Buds2 valued at $1,647

School Prize

75” Flip Pro Interactive Display

Calling all superstar educators! Entries that also nominate their high school will be considered for the School Prize. The winner will receive a Flip Pro Interactive Display for their classroom to help deliver a wide range of learning methods, making lessons interactive and engaging.

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Judging criteria

Relevance 20 percent Relevance 20 percent

Identifying and clearly articulating an issue that impacts your community, group of people or the environment.

Feasibility 30 percent Feasibility 30 percent

Feasibility of the solution with current technology and resources considered as well as possible positive outcomes or results.

Creativity 20 percent Creativity 20 percent

Creativity and originality of the idea.

STEM 20 percent STEM 20 percent

Application of STEM to help solve the problem or issue.

Presentation 10 percent Presentation 10 percent

Quality and effectiveness of video entry including any graphics or other content to help communicate your idea effectively.

Timeline

Timeline

Activity

Activity Period Start

Activity Period Deadline

Application Submission

12:00PM (AEST), Tuesday, 25 June 2024

11:59PM (AEST), Sunday, 15 September 2024

Design Thinking Workshops

12:00AM (AEST), Monday, 2 September 2024

11:59PM (AEDT), Sunday, 6 October 2024

Final Pitch Video Submission

12:00AM (AEDT), Monday, 7 October 2024

11:59PM (AEDT), Sunday, 3 November 2024

Judging Period

12:00AM (AEDT), Monday, 4 November 2024

11:59PM (AEDT), Sunday, 1 December 2024

Winners Announcement

December 2024

*Terms and conditions for the competition can be found here.

FAQs

  • 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.

  • No. Solve for Tomorrow is free to enter and there is no purchase requirement.

  • Each idea can be submitted once. If individuals have multiple ideas, they can submit multiple entries provided they are all unique.

  • 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.

  • You will be contacted via the contact details you provide in your written application.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • If you need to reach us, email [email protected]