Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024-25 inspired Hong Kong Young Innovators to Pave the Future for Various Industries with AI

Samsung Electronics Hong Kong has incorporated AI into this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition, themed "Pathways of Tomorrow: Trailblazing New Paths for the Next Generation", calling on students across Hong Kong to leverage AI and other innovative technologies to bring breakthroughs to various industries. The number of participating teams were tripled compared to last year, attracting nearly 500 teams from 180 tertiary institutions, primary and secondary schools, for contributing innovative ideas to various industries.

The competition started from September 2024 to April 2025, co-organized by the Association of Information Technology Education Leaders (AiTLE), and fully supported by the Hong Kong SAR Government's Education Bureau’s "Business-School Partnership Programme" and Hong Kong Education City.

8-month of Innovation Journey

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow aims to provide students with not only substantial prizes, but also the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance themselves to become future leaders in the rapidly changing world. Nearly 500 teams submitted their creative solutions that bring create whole new experience for different industries. Over a hundred of participating teams successfully advanced to the semi-final round after submitting their creative proposal in the first phase.

The shortlisted teams participated in a series of workshops about AI and Design Thinking to learn how to turn their creative ideas into real solution, as well as receiving guidance from industry and Samsung experts during the Project Clinic Consultation to further refine their creative works. The top nine teams were selected to the final stage.

The mentorship period, a key element in the final stage, allowed these finalists to pair with Samsung mentors and renowned entrepreneurs who provided valuable advice to enhance their innovative entries and presentation skill. At the final stage, they battled in the Grand Pitch competition, where the judging panel chose the final winners.

The champions for each category have been officially announced

The Grand Pitch took place at Zero Carbon Park, a venue dedicated to promoting carbon neutrality and sustainability. Teams presented their innovations publicly, and after a spirited competition, the champions emerged: “iWalk” for the tertiary category, “Wellness Link” for secondary, and “Feast-A-Tongue” for primary schools.

Tertiary Category Champion – "iWalk", developed by the University of Hong Kong team, is a solution designed to protect children's foot health through both soft and hard technology. It uses smart insoles to collect walking data, providing personalized exercise recommendations and creating custom-made insoles. Additionally, it can be paired with an app to monitor foot health data, allowing for early detection and intervention of foot and posture issues.

Secondary Category Champion – “Wellness Link”, invented by the team from Queen Elizabeth School Old Students' Association Tong Kwok Wah Secondary School. Consist of a smart band and mobile app, integrated with the AI assistant "Ah Lok," aiming to enhance the health and quality of life for seniors. Its features include 24/7 AI companionship, psychological assessments, medical and emergency guidelines, technology education, and information about community activities.

Primary Category Champion – “Feast-A-Tongue” app, created by the Tai Po Old Market Public School team, uses AI to assess a patient's health condition through tongue diagnosis and provides dietary recommendations. Users simply need to take a photo of their tongue to receive suitable herbal teas, wellness soups, and recipes.

Yiyin Zhao, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics H.K. Company, Limited stated: "As a leader in technology, we are committed to nurturing technology talents. Hong Kong has been actively developing its AI industry in recent years, launching a series of related policy and planning to establish the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute to promote AI innovation and cultivate local AI talents. This aligns perfectly with Samsung's vision of 'AI for All'. We have always aimed to provide meaningful benefits to our users through cutting-edge technologies, like AI, and innovative products. This year, we added AI element into Solve for Tomorrow, hoping to collaborate with the education sector to co-develop creative solutions for various industries in Hong Kong. Additionally, we are providing a series of workshops to equip students with necessary future-proof skillsets and carve out their future paths."