Lucknow, Mar 24: Samsung has certified 1,000 students in Coding & Programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University.
This milestone brings the total number of SIC-certified students in Uttar Pradesh to 4,900, positioning the state as one of the programme’s most active and impactful training hubs in the country.
The 1,000-strong cohort includes students from three leading institutions in Uttar Pradesh: Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Government Girls’ Polytechnic, and Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Divyangjan. The programme trained 600 students in AI, 300 in coding and programming, and 100 in IoT, addressing high-demand, future-ready technology domains.
Launched in India in 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus is designed to expand access to emerging technology education for youth. Beyond technical training, the programme integrates soft skills development and structured placement support, preparing students for real-world professional environments.
Commenting on the initiative, Shubham Mukherjee, Head of CSR & Corporate Communications, Samsung Southwest Asia, said:
“India’s economic ambitions in the technology sector will ultimately be defined by how many young people are equipped with the right skills at the right time. Through Samsung Innovation Campus, we are building a strong and sustainable talent pipeline that enables young individuals to actively participate in and shape the global digital economy.”
Yogendra Upadhyaya, Minister of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, added:
“Our partnership with Samsung Innovation Campus is a proactive step toward aligning education with evolving industry needs. This initiative equips students with applied capabilities that employers seek, ensuring they are prepared for the future of work.”
The programme continues to expand nationwide, with a target of training 20,000 youth across India. Notably, it has achieved approximately 45% women participation, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable technology ecosystem.
Samsung Innovation Campus is implemented in collaboration with Electronics Sector Skills Council of India and Telecom Sector Skill Council through accredited training partners.
Alongside initiatives such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung DOST, the programme plays a key role in strengthening India’s digital skilling ecosystem—empowering the next generation of innovators to learn, build, and lead in a technology-driven future.
