Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025 programme has spotlighted India’s young innovators who are using artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges in health, hygiene, and emotional wellbeing. The nationwide initiative, conducted in partnership with IIT Delhi, invited thousands of students to design AI-first solutions to improve healthcare accessibility. Several standout teams developed practical tools for early detection, mobility support, and inclusive communication. Projects included an AI model to detect subclinical silicosis (Alchemist), a low-cost bionic hand (BRHM), AI glasses converting speech to text (Hear Bright), and a predictive breast health app (Pink Brigadiers).
The theme winner, Paraspeak, developed by 16-year-old Pranet Khetan from Gurugram, created an AI device that converts impaired speech into clear voice output, including Hindi supported by India’s first dysarthric Hindi dataset.
Kolkata’s education ecosystem, particularly tech-focused colleges in Salt Lake and New Town, has shown rising interest in SFT’s innovation-driven approach. Local educators say the programme motivates students beyond metros, strengthening eastern India’s STEM participation. Winners will receive incubation support worth up to ₹1 crore at IIT Delhi, along with grants, awards, and prototype assistance.