Samsung India today announced the eighth edition of its pan- India campus program Samsung E.D.G.E, inviting young minds from India’s premier institutions to work on real-world problem statements, giving them an opportunity to learn from Samsung’s top leaders and come up with unique solutions to the problems. 

Students from 35 campuses including top B-Schools, engineering colleges and design schools will participate in the event that will be held across campuses.

The program will take place in three rounds where the first round will focus on ideation. The team members are expected to collaborate and construct an executive case summary based on thorough research and analysis. Following the campus round, 45 shortlisted teams will proceed to the regional round, where they delve into the case study, submitting and presenting detailed solutions. Once the regional round concludes, top 10 teams will be selected and mentored by Samsung leaders on their respective solutions. These final 10 teams will then compete in a National Round and top three teams will be announced as winners. 

Each team will comprise a maximum of three students from across specializations. Each team will present their unique solution showcasing cutting-edge innovation and leadership skills. The top three teams have the chance to win cash prizes, a flagship Galaxy smartphone and a potential opportunity to work with Samsung.

“At Samsung, innovation is the cornerstone of our endeavors. Through the years, Samsung E.D.G.E. has proved to be a platform that has empowered students to showcase their creative solutions and effect change in the corporate world. As we step into the eighth edition of the program, we are certain that the budding talent participating in this initiative will build insightful solutions that would help in tackling business challenges”, said Mr. Sameer Wadhawan, Head, Human Resources, Samsung India.