Women Account for 71% of Samsung Innovation Campus Participants in Tamil Nadu

Women accounted for 71% of the 5,000 young people trained and certified under Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) in Tamil Nadu in 2025, highlighting their participation in technology-focused skill development programmes.

According to Samsung, Tamil Nadu contributed 25% of the 20,000 participants trained across India under the initiative during 2025. Women represented 48% of the programme's national cohort.

The company announced the figures in an update published on its official newsroom on October 22, 2026, while outlining the programme's ongoing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) training.

Samsung Innovation Campus Targets 20,000 Youth for AI Training in 2026

Samsung Innovation Campus is expanding its emphasis on artificial intelligence in 2026. The company aims to train 20,000 young people across India in AI, including 5,000 participants in Tamil Nadu.

The programme seeks to equip students with technology skills relevant to emerging industries and improve their readiness for employment.

During 2025, participants received training in four key areas: artificial intelligence, coding and programming, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The curriculum also included communication, problem-solving and workplace-readiness modules to support their professional development.

Women Lead Participation in Tamil Nadu's Technology Training Programme

The 71% participation rate among women in Tamil Nadu stands above the 48% recorded across the national cohort in 2025.

Samsung's programme combines technical instruction with practical assignments and projects to help participants develop their understanding of emerging technologies. The initiative is implemented through partnerships with educational institutions and sector-specific skill development organisations.

Training and certification in Tamil Nadu involved the University of Madras, Anna University, Queen Mary's College in Chennai, Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering in Chennai, and KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology in Coimbatore.

At the national level, the programme expanded its reach to 10 states in 2025, training 20,000 young people in technology-related fields.

Samsung Innovation Campus Helps Students Develop AI Skills

Participants have highlighted the programme's role in developing technical knowledge and practical problem-solving abilities.

Sharmi S, who completed the AI specialisation under Samsung Innovation Campus in Tamil Nadu, said the programme gave her opportunities to gain hands-on experience through assignments and projects. She also highlighted improvements in her technical and analytical skills and her understanding of how emerging technologies can address real-world challenges.

Another participant, Subiksha A, said the initiative encouraged her to continue developing her skills, explore new ideas and approach technical challenges with greater confidence.

Subiksha said she is currently working as a developer at Industrial Production Aider in Sriperumbudur, marking an important step in her professional career.

Samsung Partners with Skill Development Organisations

Samsung Innovation Campus is implemented in collaboration with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), through accredited training partners.

The initiative forms part of Samsung's wider efforts to develop technology capabilities among young people and improve access to training in areas such as AI, coding, big data and IoT.

With its 2026 edition focused on artificial intelligence, the programme aims to continue expanding access to emerging technology skills across India, with Tamil Nadu remaining a key training location.