Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025/26 winners
Published 22nd May 2026
Young innovators turn classroom ideas into real-world solutions
Three student teams exploring asthma care, wound monitoring and environmental sustainability have been named winners of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, following entries from 2,185 young innovators across the UK and Ireland.
Now in its sixth year, the free programme has reached more than 339,426 young people and a third of secondary schools across the UK and Ireland. Designed for flexible use across design and technology, STEM and PSHE, it challenges students aged 11–18 to identify real-world problems and develop technology-led solutions through a structured design thinking approach.
11–14s Winners - The Plant Enforcers
In the 11–14 category, The Plant Enforcers from Alderman Peel High School developed an app encouraging young people to explore nature and build their own gardens through gamified learning linked to environmental education.
Teacher Amanda Moffat, who is one of our Regional D&T Leaders, described the scale of engagement as exceptional, bringing together her experience of classroom delivery and wider professional practice. She said:
What made the competition particularly special was that every Year 9 student at Alderman Peel took part, working collaboratively in teams to identify real-world problems and design app-based solutions. It gave students a genuine sense that their ideas and creativity could have real impact beyond the classroom.
For Rosie, Indy, Darcy and Flo, progressing through the different stages of the competition and eventually winning the 11–14 category was an incredible confidence boost. They developed not only their design and technology skills, but also teamwork, communication, presentation and problem-solving skills throughout the process.
Competitions like Samsung Solve for Tomorrow are hugely valuable in design and technology because they provide authentic, purposeful learning experiences. Students are far more engaged when working on meaningful challenges linked to real users and real issues, and it helps them see the relevance of design and technology, STEM and innovation in the wider world.
14–16s Winner - AsthmaSense
In the 14–16 category, AsthmaSense from Desmond College in County Limerick created an early-warning system using air quality data to help predict asthma attacks and support preventative action.
16–18 Winner - The Green Cross
The 16–18 category was won by The Green Cross from Queen Elizabeth's School, where student Devansh designed a handheld device to monitor wound healing and support more accurate remote clinical assessment.
Teacher Michael Noonan, also a Regional D&T Leader, described the programme as having a transformative impact on teaching and learning. He said:
We have been running design competitions in our department for many years to a good level of success, but I have not come across anything as exciting as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. The possibility to be featured by a company with the prestige of Samsung created momentum which was totally unique. Students at every level wanted to take part and show their very best work.
Students were seeing the application of their skills and knowledge in real time, and the Imagination Toolkit helped them develop ideas in ways that would not have been possible otherwise.
The prototyping workshops were transformational, and I have seen a real upshift in the standard of achievement, oracy when communicating ideas and design communication as a result of students engaging with this.
People's Choice Winner - The PAI Project
Sophie from The PAI Project at Newstead Wood School received the People’s Choice Award for an AI-driven app designed to help protect marine habitats from illegal fishing.
Recognition and next steps
Winners will see their ideas showcased on the iconic Piccadilly Circus screens and across national media. Registrations for 2026/27 reopen in June at SolveforTomorrowUK.com
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