Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 Winners: Meet PH’s Top 10 Next-Gen Heroes

The Top 10 student teams of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 showcase innovative technology and AI-driven solutions aimed at addressing real-world community and environmental challenges, competing for PHP 2,000,000 in prizes and Samsung gadgets.

• Next-Gen Heroes: Ten student teams from Science High Schools nationwide innovate with technology to tackle real-world problems
• Big Prizes: Finalists compete for over PHP 2,000,000 in cash and Samsung devices for their schools and teams
• Mentorship Journey: Samsung experts guide teams to refine proposals, build prototypes, and prepare for the December finals

It’s official! Samsung unveils the Top 10 finalists of Solve for Tomorrow 2025, its global competition now in its 3rd year in the Philippines and 15th year worldwide.

This year, the competition brought together over 1,000 students from more than 300 entries nationwide. Each student team, composed of up to four members, designed proposals around three themes: Environmental Sustainability through Technology, Social Change through Tech and Sport, and Solving Community Problems with Artificial Intelligence.

Meet the Top 10 Next-Gen Heroes

The finalists include FloodSafe Routes AI from Philippine Science High School – Caraga Region Campus; Mangrove Health Monitor (MaHeMo) from Cavite Science Integrated School; SINAG from Bansud NHS – Regional Science High School; SARIMAX from Pasay City Science High School; The S.W.E.A.T Project from Philippine Science High School Main Campus; ShellTer from Philippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus; VITALBAND from Marikina Science High School; S.A.G.I.P from Cavite Science Integrated School; BANTALAY from Tuguegarao City Science High School; and EGGNovation from Cavite Science Integrated School.

Each team now moves forward with mentorship from Samsung experts, tasked with refining their proposals, building proof-of-concepts, and creating mock-ups for their December presentations. The grand prizes include over PHP 2,000,000 in cash along with Samsung devices for schools, teams, and teacher advisers.

A Panel of Visionaries

Evaluating these entries was a distinguished panel of industry leaders spanning technology, innovation, and education. This includes Monchito Ibrahim, Executive Member of the National Innovation Council; Michelle S. Alarcon, President of Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines; Alwyn Rosel, Executive Director of IdeaSpace Foundation and QBO Innovation; Rachelle Perez, Campus Program Lead of DEVCON Philippines; and Dianne Capuz, Head of Consumer and Market Insights from Samsung Electronics Philippines.

Final round judging will include Julius Arguson, Head of Product Engineering and Technical Compliance at Samsung Electronics Philippines. With such a panel, students have the opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from the top minds in their respective fields.

Innovation Meets Community

Solve for Tomorrow is not just a tech competition; it’s a platform for Filipino youth to apply STEM knowledge in ways that directly impact their communities. From monitoring mangrove health to creating safer flood evacuation routes, these students are designing solutions with tangible social and environmental benefits.

Minsu Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines, shared, “We are very happy with the increasing interest in Solve for Tomorrow, as we can see from the growing number of entries and teams joining the competition every year. It shows that more and more students from Science High Schools nationwide are harnessing their STEM knowledge and skills to help solve the issues their communities face, so we can have a better tomorrow.”

He added, “It is truly a special competition this year as we celebrate our 15th year globally for Solve for Tomorrow, and an honor to witness our Next-Gen Heroes share their innovative ideas powered by science and technology. We look forward to what our top 10 Next-Gen heroes have to offer as they move to the final round of the competition.”

From Ideas to Reality

The mentorship process is central to helping these young innovators translate ideas into practical, working solutions. With Samsung experts guiding them, students are learning how to develop prototypes, test concepts, and present their projects professionally. This not only boosts their technical skills but also strengthens teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.

The competition provides the resources and exposure for students to see how technology can be applied for real-world impact. Whether it’s using AI to address community challenges or leveraging tech for environmental solutions, these projects show that innovation is most meaningful when it drives positive change where it is needed the most.

A Celebration of Filipino Talent

Back for its third year in the Philippines, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow continues to highlight the creativity, compassion, and ingenuity of Filipino youth. This year’s focus on AI and technology ensures that students are preparing for the demands of the future while actively contributing to their communities today.

By encouraging students to tackle pressing social and environmental problems, Samsung fosters not just technical excellence but also civic responsibility and community awareness. These Next-Gen Heroes exemplify the impact that youth-driven solutions can have on society, proving that age is no barrier to innovation.

The December finals promise to be an exciting showcase of young minds pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, with the hope that their ideas will spark further innovation nationwide. As these teams compete for PHP 2,000,000 in cash prizes and Samsung gadgets, the true reward is the skills, confidence, and inspiration they gain along the way.

The Road Ahead

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 is a reminder that the next generation of Filipino innovators is ready to take on the challenges of today and tomorrow. From flood prevention to environmental monitoring and social change projects, the competition proves that with the right guidance and resources, young minds can create solutions that matter.

As these students continue their journey, it’s clear that the competition is more than just prizes—it’s a platform for learning, experimentation, and impact. Samsung, together with its partners, is nurturing a generation that not only dreams big but also delivers solutions that will shape the future of communities across the Philippines.

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