KARNATAKA, India – Sep. 17, 2026
Samsung India Unveils Samsung Innovation Campus 2026
Samsung India has proudly introduced the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2026 in Karnataka, aiming to equip 2,000 young individuals with pivotal skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This event attracted notable attendees, including Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy, the esteemed Minister for Higher Education in the Karnataka Government, alongside distinguished representatives from Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru.
This initiative, launched in collaboration with Nrupathunga University, aligns seamlessly with Karnataka’s aspiration to cultivate an AI-centric ecosystem.
By broadening access to practical education in AI, the program endeavors to nurture a workforce that is adept at handling future technological challenges. Notably, SIC has successfully trained over 3,000 participants in the region to date.
SIC stands as a global educational initiative designed to empower the youth with skills applicable to emergent technology careers.
Now in its fourth consecutive year in India, the campus offers hands-on AI training to participants aged 18–25, allowing them to address real-world challenges and enhance their career preparedness.
The launch in Karnataka signifies a robust commitment to fostering innovation driven by AI within the state.
Samsung aims to mold industry-ready graduates by providing access to relevant AI education, significantly enriching the state’s technology talent reservoir.
This initiative is part of a larger campaign, with Samsung targeting to empower 20,000 youths across ten states through SIC 2026.
Shubham Mukherjee, Head of Corporate Communications & CSR for Samsung South West Asia, remarked that India boasts one of the largest reservoirs of youthful talent globally, presenting a unique opportunity to equip this generation with the necessary skills for an increasingly AI-oriented economy.
As technology evolves, building a workforce with relevant capabilities is crucial to India’s economic advancement.
Through the Samsung Innovation Campus, we aim to broaden access to emerging tech skills, enabling young individuals to meaningfully contribute to India’s innovation landscape.
Celebrating 30 years in India, our investment in the potential of young Indians remains a cornerstone of our commitment to the nation.
Furthermore, Shri Basavaraj Rayareddy emphasized the importance of nurturing a robust talent pool in AI, stating, As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries and fosters new opportunities, cultivating skilled youth is vital for Karnataka’s continued dominance in technology and innovation.
The Samsung Innovation Campus complements our efforts to cultivate an AI-driven ecosystem by providing youth with practical, industry-relevant education.
Collaborations like these between academia and industry are essential in equipping students with the capabilities to engage effectively with emerging technologies.
Advancing India’s AI Talent
SIC 2026 is being executed in partnership with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC).
The program emphasizes essential AI and Generative AI education through systematic learning, practical engagement, and mentorship.
In its previous iteration in 2025, SIC successfully trained over 20,000 participants nationwide, with a noteworthy 48% female enrollment.
The 2026 edition aims to build on this success, extending advanced technological education to a broader group of young individuals, thereby equipping them with skills pertinent to India’s dynamic digital economy.
Guided by its global CSR vision, “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People,” Samsung India’s initiatives are committed to Smart Education and Youth Skilling, granting young people access to knowledge, skills, and opportunities to shape their futures.
SIC exemplifies Samsung’s broader mission to bolster India’s skilling and innovation ecosystems. Complementing other programs like Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, which empowers youth to devise innovative solutions for real-world issues, and Samsung DOST, designed to cultivate industry-ready sales and technical skills, SIC itself stands as a testament to Samsung’s enduring pledge to uplift the next generation of India through education, skill development, and technology.
Samsung inspires global change by shaping the future with innovative ideas and groundbreaking technologies.
The company is revitalizing industries such as TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances, and network systems, in addition to memory, system LSI, and foundry services.
Committed to advancing fields like medical imaging, HVAC solutions, robotics, and automotive products through Harman, Samsung fosters an integrated SmartThings ecosystem, nurturing collaborative partnerships and infusing AI throughout its offerings.
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