Hackathon Heroes: How Samsung Innovation Campus is Turning Coders into Champions

In India’s tech capital, where innovation pulses through the city’s circuit, a new generation of coders is quietly redefining what it means to be future-ready. And leading this transformation is the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC)—a flagship Samsung CSR initiative that’s not only teaching students how to code but empowering them to lead, solve, and innovate.

 

Built on the belief that technology is a tool for transformation, SIC provides training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Coding & Programming, and essential soft skills. But beyond the curriculum lies the real impact: confidence, curiosity, and courage.

 

That impact was on full display recently at two major national hackathons, where students trained under SIC by Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore (SRI-B) emerged as clear standouts—winning accolades, solving real-world problems, and proving that talent, when nurtured, can shine on any stage.

 

 

Conquering Code at HackToFuture 3.0

At HackToFuture 3.0, hosted by St. Joseph Engineering College, over 700 teams from 300+ colleges across 21 states competed in a grueling 36-hour coding marathon. Participants came from premier institutes like NITs and IIITs, raising the competitive bar. But when the final leaderboard was revealed, the story belonged to SIC—75% of the winning and runner-up teams were trained through its programmes.

 

Dynamic Hackathon: From the Classroom to the Factory Floor

The momentum didn’t stop there. At the Dynamic Hackathon, organized by Dynamic Crane Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and i4C, students were challenged to solve real industrial problems through technology. Out of 550+ participating teams, only 18 reached the finals. The ultimate winners? A team of six—Integrated Innovators BLR—with five members hailing from the SIC.

 

Learning That Goes Beyond the Lab

What’s driving this success? According to the students, it’s not just about mastering code—it’s about learning how to think.

 

“The sessions were structured in a way that bridged theory with real-world application,” said Vaishnavi, from Team Code Brigade. “It wasn’t just about syntax—it was about strategy.”

 

That blend of technical knowledge and critical thinking was a recurring theme across the hackathon teams.

 

“The IoT course at SIC changed how I approached problems,” said Mahendra of Integrated Innovators BLR. “I began to see the connection between hardware and software, and how they come together to solve real issues.”

 

Mahanthesh, another winner, credited SIC with transforming classroom concepts into real-world readiness. “We weren’t just prepared for a test—we were prepared for the tech industry,” he said.

 

 

Training Future Innovators, Not Just Employees

SIC’s emphasis on collaboration, adaptability, and innovation helped students not just compete—but thrive—under pressure.

 

“We knew how to break problems down, assign roles, and stay calm,” said Mohammed Yusuf, a finalist. “That made all the difference during the hackathon.”

 

For others, SIC became a platform for leadership.

 

“The design thinking and prototyping lessons helped us take bold decisions confidently,” noted Kishan.

 

“Winning one hackathon was exciting—but applying that learning to win another showed us we were building something bigger,” added Kirana GV, who competed and won in both events.

 

A Growing Network of Talent

Since its inception, SIC under SRI-B has partnered with leading institutions such as:

 

· BNM Institute of Technology

· Cambridge Institute of Technology (Main & North Campuses)

· RNS Institute of Technology

· KLE Institute of Technology

· GSSS Institute for Women, Mysuru

· IIIT-Kurnool

 

Over 1100 students have been trained through the initiative across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

 

Building the Future, One Line of Code at a Time

As India’s digital economy surges ahead, the demand for skilled, industry-ready talent is higher than ever. Programmes like SIC are meeting that need—not with routine instruction, but with inspiration.

 

And when young coders are empowered with the right tools and mindset, they don’t just build apps—they build the future.