As the UK government calls for urgent reform in Design and Technology education, Samsung’s flagship programme offers a timely solution for teachers and students alike.
Samsung has launched the latest edition of its Solve for Tomorrow programme – a free, curriculum-linked initiative designed to help schools deliver engaging, real-world learning in Design & Technology (D&T), STEM, PSHE and enrichment sessions.
The launch of Solve for Tomorrow came just ahead of the publication of the National Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, making its arrival especially timely. The report highlights the urgent need to revitalise D&T education in UK schools, citing a long-term decline in GCSE entries and calling for curriculum updates that embed social responsibility, inclusive design, and iterative problem-solving.
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow programme directly supports these goals by:
- Offering flexible, free resources aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks 4, 5 and 6, helping schools integrate careers education and employer engagement.
- Encouraging students to use technology for good to solve real-world challenges across three themes: Smarter Sport, Greener Future, and Safer Online.
- Partnering with the D&T Association, Tech She Can, and the Design Council to ensure content is inclusive, creative and industry-relevant.
“Programmes like Samsung Solve for Tomorrow are so valuable because they help students see tech as something they can use to make a difference, not just something they learn about,” said Nancy Blake, Head of Year 7 at Wembley High Technology College.
To spotlight the programme’s impact, Samsung sent actor and presenter Larry Lamb back to school to meet students and explore how young people are using technology to drive positive societal change. In a short film, Lamb joins students at Wembley High to brainstorm tech-for-good ideas, discovering how intergenerational learning can unlock new ways of thinking.
“I didn’t have access to competitions like this when I was younger,” said Lamb. “Seeing how these students use creativity and innovation to tackle real-world problems was genuinely inspiring.”
Since its launch in 2020, Solve for Tomorrow has reached over 265,000 young people across the UK and Ireland, with more than 6,600 tech-for-good ideas submitted. This year, Samsung aims to accelerate progress toward its goal of positively impacting 1 million young people by 2030.
Students aged 11–18 can now apply to take part in the competition, with access to mentoring, tech prizes, work experience opportunities, and national recognition – including the chance to see their ideas showcased on the Piccadilly Circus screen.
Visit solvefortomorrowuk.com to learn more and access free educational resources.
Read the National Curriculum Review Final Report here.
