Digital Desk, Gurugram. Tech giant Samsung on Wednesday invited applications for the sixth edition of its national campus program Samsung Edge.

This year the event will be held in three rounds, with students from 20 campuses including top B-schools, engineering and design schools participating, the company said in a statement.

Teams must consist of at least three students from within the campus across years and specializations. Each team will present its own unique solution showcasing cutting-edge innovation and leadership skills.

The top three teams will receive cash prizes as they work with Samsung.

In the first round, which is the campus round, each participating team will be expected to research, analyze, brainstorm and devise the most innovative approaches and submit an executive summary. After evaluation, the shortlisted teams of the first round will work on case studies and submit their respective solutions for evaluation.

The top 8 teams selected for the final round will be trained by Samsung leaders to enhance their solutions.

Ken Kang, President and CEO, Samsung SWA, said, “We are launching the sixth edition of Samsung Edge and are excited to see young Indian talent raising the bar every year with their leadership and problem-solving skills.

Launched in December 2016, Samsung EDGE is the first on-campus program that provides the best talent from across the country and abroad to come forward and start their careers.

(IANS)