Samsung Philippines is accepting entries for Solve for Tomorrow 2026 until November 2. The nationwide competition invites students to use science, technology, and creativity to address challenges in their communities. Open to Grades 8 to 10 students enrolled in government-managed science high schools, the program allows teams of up to four members, guided by one teacher-adviser, to develop solutions focused on environmental sustainability, sports, technology, artificial intelligence, and other local issues. The competition offers nearly ₱2 million worth of prizes.

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 winner will receive ₱300,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, ₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the team, ₱70,000 in cash for its members, and ₱25,000 for the adviser. Third place will receive ₱175,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, ₱200,000 worth of gadgets for the team, ₱50,000 in cash for its members, and ₱15,000 for the adviser. The remaining teams in the Top 10 will each receive ₱15,000 in cash, while their teacher-advisers will receive ₱5,000 each.

Last year’s competition recognized Team MaHeMo and Team EGGNovation of Cavite Science Integrated School. Team MaHeMo developed a solar-powered buoy to monitor mangrove health, while Team EGGNovation created an automated egg-sorting system. Team BANTALAY of Tuguegarao City Science High School proposed a solar-powered pest trap to support sustainable farming. Now in its fourth year in the Philippines, the competition continues to encourage students to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to real-world problems. Interested participants can review the guidelines and submit their entries by November 2, 2026, at www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow. Updates are also available through Samsung Philippines on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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