Samsung Innovation Campus Certifies 2,000 Youth in Karnataka, Boosts State’s Future-Ready Tech Talent

Hyderabad, February 5, 2026: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced the certification of 2,000 students in Bengaluru under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to build a future-ready talent pool in Karnataka.
The certification ceremony was held at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, and was attended by Basavaraj Horatti, Chairperson Karnataka Legislative Council, Government of Karnataka; Santosh S. Lad, Minister for Labour and Employment, Government of Karnataka; Byrathi Suresh, Minister of Urban development and Town Planning, Government of Karnataka; Saroj Apato, Vice President Strategic Partner ESSCI; Dr. S. V. Suresha, Vice Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru; and SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.
Under the Bengaluru initiative, students received industry-aligned, hands-on training in emerging technologies, with 1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 students in Coding & Programming. The programme focuses on strengthening employability by equipping learners with practical, job-relevant digital skills aligned with evolving industry requirements.
Samsung Innovation Campus is currently operational across 10 states in India and is a core pillar of Samsung’s commitment to supporting the Government of India’s skilling vision. Building on this momentum, Samsung reaffirmed its intent to further scale its skilling interventions in Karnataka, contributing to its broader national goal of upskilling 20,000 students in future technologies.
“At Samsung, we believe the true relevance of education lies in its ability to prepare students for real-world challenges. Samsung Innovation Campus is designed to bridge the gap between education and employability by delivering rigorous, hands-on training in future technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Coding & Programming. By certifying 2,000 young learners in Bengaluru, we are strengthening Karnataka’s innovation ecosystem while reaffirming our commitment to the Government of India’s Skill India Mission. With SIC, we are enabling the next generation to become job-ready, innovation-driven leaders who will shape India’s digital and innovation-led future,” said SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.
“Karnataka has always been at the forefront of technology, innovation, and human capital development. Initiatives such as Samsung Innovation Campus play a vital role in aligning academic learning with industry expectations. The certification of 2,000 students in Bengaluru reflects strong collaboration between industry and institutions, empowering youth with future-ready skills and reinforcing Karnataka’s position as a leading hub for innovation and talent development,” said Santosh S. Lad, Minister for Labour and Employment, Government of Karnataka.
Launched in India in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus focuses on expanding access to future-tech education, particularly in underserved and semi-urban regions. The programme is implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) through accredited training partners.
Nationally, the programme has recorded 45% women participation, underscoring Samsung’s focus on inclusive and equitable skilling. In addition to technical training, students receive soft-skills inputs and placement support to enhance workplace readiness.
Together with initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, Samsung Innovation Campus reflects Samsung’s long-term commitment to strengthening and expanding India’s digital skilling ecosystem.