“Inspire the world, Create the future”
As per the phrase, Samsung Malaysia is on a mission to inspire and shape a brighter future for everyone. With its game-changing ideas and cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Malaysia is revolutionising the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, and beyond. But that’s not all; through the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ 2024 competition, Samsung Malaysia is sparking creativity in young minds and gearing them up to lead the country into the future.
What You Need to Know About The ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2024’ Competition
Samsung Malaysia Electronics has just unveiled the 6th edition of the ‘Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2024.’ Teaming up with the University of Malaya, this competition is all about inspiring young people to flex their problem-solving muscles. Plus, it’s a chance for them to take on real-world challenges in their communities, all while diving into the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Dato’ Roh Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs at Samsung Malaysia, said in a statement that “Generation Alpha has been immersed in a tech-savvy world, fostering great creativity and boldness in exploring and pioneering innovation. This trend aligns with future work demands in fields like artificial intelligence, IoT, and advanced technologies. At Samsung, we believe young minds can overcome their communities’ challenges through innovation, dedication, and passion. Samsung SFT is more than a competition; it serves as a catalyst, empowering all Malaysian youths to realise their capabilities and transform their ideas into tangible solutions that contribute to a better future.”
“We welcome all Malaysian youth innovators to break through language barriers and showcase their creativity in this competition. We have full faith that these young minds can change the world. As educators, we are responsible for preparing them to navigate the digital frontier and make positive changes,” shared Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of Universiti Malaya’s STEM Centre, during the interview. He also stated, “This initiative also marks our pivotal commitment to fostering early-stage STEM education, a critical step in cultivating the talent pool that will drive our nation’s economic development.”
Competition headlines
The mission is to spot pressing local issues and, with a bit of creativity, come up with innovative STEM solutions under the exciting theme ‘Start with Can’. This competition is geared towards every Malaysian secondary student between the ages of 13 and 15 who is up for the challenge. Participants must ultimately submit an 800-word ideation before the deadline of 16 September 2024.
Samsung Malaysia and the University of Malaya will conduct the evaluations based on the following criteria:
- Issue relevance
- Creativity
- Feasibility
- STEM applications
- Presentation of innovative solutions
Selection rules
The top 10 teams will move on to the next round, where they’ll get the chance to polish and present their ideas. Then, in October 2024, the programme’s website will unveil the shortlisted entries. From there, the lucky teams will enjoy mentorship and guidance to refine their concepts and create prototypes during the exciting ‘Design to Win’ Workshop.
Finally, the competition will heat up as winners are decided through a thrilling pitching process in December 2024.
Winning awards
1st place – Samsung products worth up to RM28,000
2nd place – Samsung products worth up to RM24,000
3rd place – Samsung products worth up to RM19,000
4th place – Samsung products worth up to RM6,000
5th place – Samsung products worth up to RM3,000
Seize the opportunity to electrify the world with your brilliant ideas and snag some exclusive prizes. Plus, you can take a peek at last year’s winning presentation right here to see what all the excitement is about.
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