Samsung to train 20,000 young Indians in AI under 2026 Innovation Campus
Follow UsSamsung Innovation Campus has trained over 26,500 young people in India since its launch in 2022.
The 2026 programme will target people aged 18–25 and include practical AI training, projects and mentorship.
Women made up 48% of Samsung Innovation Campus participants in 2025.
Samsung India has officially announced the 2026 edition of its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), under which the company plans to train 20,000 young people in artificial intelligence across 10 states. The programme will be organised in partnership with Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). It will target participants aged between 18 and 25 and provide training in AI, along with project-based learning and mentorship.
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The 2026 edition will include practical AI training and projects designed around real-world applications. Samsung said the programme is aimed at improving the access to industry relevant technology skills and preparing participants for employment in AI related roles.
For the unversed, Samsung introduced SIC in India in 2022. The programme has since trained more than 26,500 young people across the country in emerging technologies out of which, 48 per cent were women.
The programme will be implemented across 10 states via Samsung Samsung’s partnerships with ESSCI and TSSC. Samsung has not yet provided details about the states covered or the schedule for the training.
JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung South West Asia, said, ‘Through SIC, we are investing in the next generation of AI talent, helping young Indians build the knowledge, confidence and practical experience needed to contribute to India’s innovation journey. As we celebrate 30 years in India, we remain committed to supporting the country’s vision of becoming a global AI leader by nurturing the talent that will shape its future.’
Samsung also runs other skilling and innovation initiatives in India, including Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST. The programmes focus on areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, sales and technical services.
