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Samsung Launches Karnataka Innovation Campus to Train Youth in AI
Samsung has started a learning programme in Karnataka for young people.
The programme will teach 2,000 youths useful artificial intelligence skills.
Samsung is working with Nrupathunga University in Bengaluru.
Students will learn by doing practical activities and solving challenges.
The programme is for people aged 18 to 25.
Samsung says these skills can help students prepare for technology careers.
Karnataka wants to create a stronger environment for AI and innovation.
The company and the state minister said universities and businesses can work together to help students use new technology opportunities.
Samsung India launched an Innovation Campus in Karnataka on September 17, 2026, to train 2,000 young people in industry-relevant artificial intelligence skills.
The programme was launched in partnership with Nrupathunga University in Bengaluru.
The initiative offers hands-on AI training to people aged 18–25, including practical challenges designed to improve career readiness.
Samsung said the programme supports Karnataka’s ambition to build an AI-native ecosystem and a future-ready technology workforce.
Samsung said its Innovation Campus programme has already trained more than 3,000 people in Karnataka and is in its fourth year in India.
- Who
- Samsung India, Nrupathunga University in Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister for Higher Education Basavaraj Rayareddy, and participating youth.
- What
- The Samsung Innovation Campus was launched to provide practical, industry-relevant AI training to 2,000 young people.
- Where
- Karnataka, in partnership with Nrupathunga University in Bengaluru.
- When
- The launch was held on September 17, 2026, and Samsung announced it on September 19, 2026.
- Why
- To expand access to emerging-technology education, improve career readiness, and support Karnataka’s AI-native ecosystem.
Key facts
- Programme
- Samsung Innovation Campus
- Target trainees
- 2,000 youth
- Training focus
- Hands-on, industry-relevant artificial intelligence skills
- Age group
- 18–25
- Academic partner
- Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru
- Previous training in Karnataka
- More than 3,000 people trained to date
- India programme status
- In its fourth year in India
Quotes
Shubham Mukherjee
Head of Corporate Communications and CSR, Samsung South West Asia
“Through Samsung Innovation Campus, we want to help expand access to emerging technology skills and enable young people to become active contributors to India’s innovation economy. As Samsung marks 30 years in India, investing in the potential of young Indians remains an important part of our commitment to the country”
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“Launched in partnership with Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the programme supports Karnataka’s ambition to build an AI-native ecosystem by expanding access to practical AI education and helping develop a future-ready technology workforce”
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Basavaraj Rayareddy
Karnataka Minister for Higher Education
“Such collaborations between academia and industry can equip our students with the capabilities they need to participate meaningfully in the opportunities being created by emerging technologies”
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