Solve for Tomorrow 2026

04 May 2026 - 18 September 2026

Region(s): Nationwide

Type(s): competitions

Inspiring Kiwi students to change the world for good.

Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition challenging Aotearoa New Zealand’s next generation of innovators to unleash their creativity and use STEAM  (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math) to help improve their communities.

The Solve for Tomorrow competition is open to Kiwi students in years 7–10 and years 11–13.

Delivered in partnership with MOTAT, the finalists will share $24,000 in prizes, including prize money and Samsung technology for them, their teacher and school.

Simply identify an issue your community is facing – for example it could be around sustainability and the environment, or diversity and inclusion – then unleash your creativity and demonstrate how STEAM can be applied to create an amazing new solution.

Key deadlines

• 4 May : Entries open

• 12 June: Project Plan submissions close 

• 3 July: Project plan feedback provided

• 18 September: Final entry deadline

• By 22 October: Winners will be announced

For more information, including examples of previous winner, resources for teachers and entry forms go to: www.samsung.com/nz/solvefortomorrow.

MOTAT and TENZ support the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition with resources and a webinar sereies designed to help both teachers and students throughout their entry journey.