GURUGRAM, India – June 04, 2026 – Samsung India felicitated 30 outstanding students from across the country under the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, awarding each topper ₹1 lakh for exceptional performance in each of the four courses­ — Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding & Programming, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data.

The awardees included four national toppers, along with 26 state-level toppers and one social media champion, selected from 20,000 students trained through Samsung Innovation Campus, the company’s flagship CSR programme. The students selected from the 2025 cohort represent 10 states, reflecting the growing spread of technology talent beyond India’s traditional innovation hubs

The toppers were felicitated at Samsung India’s headquarters in Gurugram in the presence of JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia. “When I look at all of you, I do not just see students. I see future engineers, creators, entrepreneurs, researchers and perhaps future CEOs. AI, coding and data are no longer skills of tomorrow; they are skills of today. Innovation requires curiosity, resilience and the courage to learn from failure. Keep learning, keep adapting and keep moving forward,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, at the event.

Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India and Digital India missions, Samsung Innovation Campus is Samsung’s flagship CSR initiative focused on building future-ready technology skills among the youth. As a partner in India’s growth story, Samsung continues to invest in talent, strengthen local ecosystems, and work closely with education and skilling institutions to create a digitally empowered and innovation-led Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The stories behind the toppers reflected how technology education can unlock new possibilities.

Aishwarya Sanjay from Karnataka, pursuing a Master’s degree in Agricultural Extension Education, used her learning from the programme to develop an AI-driven model aimed at improving market access for farmers through community-supported agriculture.

Shivam Singh from Uttar Pradesh explored IoT, cybersecurity and automation technologies through the programme, building projects ranging from home automation systems to cybersecurity models, experiences that helped him secure an internship with National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.

Similarly, Dev Uppal from Delhi and Vanshika Raghav from Haryana credited Samsung Innovation Campus with helping them apply classroom learning to real-world challenges while strengthening their confidence, analytical thinking and technical capabilities.

Besides the award ceremony at the Samsung Head Office, the students also had the opportunity to explore Samsung’s innovation ecosystem through visits to Samsung R&D Institute Noida, Samsung R&D Institute Delhi and Samsung Design Delhi. They interacted with technology leaders to understand how the skills gained through Samsung Innovation Campus can be applied to solve real-world challenges. They also gained insights into Samsung’s design philosophy, user-centric innovation processes, and next-generation product development.

Through structured training in AI, Coding & Programming, IoT and Big Data, the programme equips students with industry-relevant skills while fostering innovation, critical thinking and digital leadership. As India accelerates its digital transformation, Samsung Innovation Campus continues to create pathways for young talent to access technology education, mentorship and opportunities, helping build the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

The event also included Madhvendra Singh, CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and Lt Gen Kulbhushan H Gawas, CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). SIC is implemented in collaboration with the ESSCI and TSSC, two sector skill councils, responsible for defining industry skill standards, certifications and workforce development under the country’s Skill India ecosystem.

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The partnership prepares individuals for advanced roles in AI. It equips India’s workforce – especially women and young people – with skills for higher-value careers as AI changes traditional jobs.

This collaboration will provide:

●      AI and Automation Training: Hands-on technical skills training in scalable programs.

●      Certifications and Scholarships: Financial support for recognized AI and automation certifications.

●      Technology Access: Automation Anywhere’s Agentic AI and automation platform.

●      Builder Networks: Connection with the Automation Anywhere Pathfinder community and the AI Kiran Builders Community (100,000+ innovators).

●      Recognition: Opportunities through the 10,000 Women in AI Stories initiative and Global AI Builders Awards.

●      Leadership Opportunities: Advancement through the AI Kiran INK Fellowship.

AI Kiran provides foundational skills training, shares real-world success stories, offers awards and advanced fellowships, and creates opportunities for policy discussions to build inclusive AI.

“AI is redefining how value is created in the world. We have an opportunity to ensure everyone can participate in this transformation.  Our partnership with Automation Anywhere creates structured, scalable pathways for women and young people to step into leadership within the AI economy. If we design this moment well, we will not just reskill a workforce – we will shape a generation of builders, innovators, and decision-makers.” said Kirthiga Reddy & Lakshmi Pratury, Co-founders of AI Kiran.

Automation Anywhere has long used AI to improve worker roles and increase capabilities for workers and businesses. This partnership brings that focus to India’s growing AI sector.

“Automation Anywhere works to create an inclusive AI future where anyone can build AI solutions and help shape the Autonomous Enterprise,” said Mihir Shukla, CEO and board chairman of Automation Anywhere. “We provide the essential skills and leading Agentic AI platform to help women and youth secure high-value careers and drive real business outcomes using AI.”

This partnership sets a precedent for how global collaborations can prepare nations for the AI-driven future. As the program expands beyond India, it aims to create a skilled workforce ready to shape AI’s worldwide impact by 2030.

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