Competing for Tomorrow's Solutions in 2025
The **2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition** in New Zealand is set to inspire students in Years 7–13 to use their STEM skills to create innovative solutions for community issues. This nationwide event, running from **29 April 2025 to 18 September 2025**, invites students to tackle challenges in areas such as sustainability, environment, or diversity and inclusion [1].
### Eligibility and Deadlines
Open to Kiwi students enrolled in New Zealand schools, the competition is divided into two categories: Years 7–10 and Years 11–13 [1]. The competition starts on **29 April 2025**, and submissions and participation close on **18 September 2025**[1].
### Prizes and Resources
The finalists of the competition will share a total of **$24,000** in prizes, which includes cash prizes and Samsung technology [1]. Resources and guidance are provided through the Science Learning Hub and Samsung’s corporate citizenship platform, helping teachers support student involvement and project development [1][4].
Mentorship and engagement with experts are encouraged to deepen the educational experience [1]. Past winners have received additional support and mentorship to develop their projects further, demonstrating the competition’s commitment to ongoing innovation and impact [2].
### Purpose and Impact
The competition aims to inspire students to use STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to improve their communities [1]. Past projects, such as "PillBot," which assists visually impaired elderly people with medication management, show the practical and social impact potential of entries [2][4].
### Partnerships and Support
The competition is delivered in partnership with MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology), enhancing educational engagement [1]. MOTAT and TENZ are also providing resources and free seminars for the competition [5]. Social media and video content help promote awareness and participation, with prize announcements and winner stories shared widely [3][5].
For more information and resources, visit [www.samsung.com/nz/solvefortomorrow/](http://www.samsung.com/nz/solvefortomorrow/). Winners will be announced by 30 October.
In the context of the 2025 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition in New Zealand, students in Years 7–13 can leverage online education and learning platforms, such as the Science Learning Hub and Samsung’s corporate citizenship platform, to enhance their education and project development in the competition. With the competition's commitment to ongoing innovation and impact, past winners have received additional mentorship and guidance to further develop their STEAM-based projects, reinforcing the importance of education-and-self-development for community impact.
