Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 — SRI-B & SRI-N

The Samsung Mobile Advance (SMA) 2026 is an Indian edition of Samsung's global incubation and partnership program, run by Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore (SRI-B) and Samsung R&D Institute Noida (SRI-N). Grounded in Samsung's Open Innovation vision, it connects deep-tech startups with Samsung's mobile ecosystem to develop breakthroughs that could reach hundreds of millions of devices worldwide.

Selected startups receive up to $50,000 (approx. ₹45 lakh) as a pure grant for a six-month Proof-of-Concept phase. Samsung takes no equity and no intellectual property rights. Throughout the incubation, teams collaborate with Samsung's R&D experts to refine their technology within Samsung's product stack.

The program accepts proposals in any area relevant to mobile ecosystems, including AI, extended reality (XR), security, health, camera, audio, wearables, and hardware-layer innovations. Past collaborations include voice intelligence, 4D modelling, and security solutions.

Beyond funding, participants gain direct mentorship from Samsung experts, access to its product ecosystem, and entry to global distribution channels. A PoC Demo Day rounds off the program and can open doors to commercial deals, long-term partnerships, or follow-on investments. SMA is framed as a partnership: startups with strong technical and cultural alignment may become part of Samsung's long-term roadmap. For any Indian startup building mobile-relevant tech, it offers non-dilutive capital and a direct link to a world-leading consumer electronics company.

• Equity-free grant of up to ₹45 lakh ($50,000) for a 6-month PoC.
• Run by Samsung R&D India (Bangalore & Noida).
• Open to any stage: from idea to product with revenue.
• Focuses on next-generation mobile tech: AI, XR, security, health, camera, audio, wearables, hardware, software.
• No equity, no IP ownership by Samsung.
• Includes mentorship, ecosystem access, and Demo Day with potential commercial deals.

This opportunity is open to Indian startups at any stage—from early idea to validated product, early traction, or scaling. Your technology must be relevant to Samsung's mobile ecosystem; domains include AI, XR, security, health, camera, audio, wearables, and other mobile-focused fields. Both software and hardware innovations are eligible.

No minimum revenue, no DPIIT or MSME registration, and no equity-related restrictions apply. Samsung takes no equity, so there are no constraints based on prior funding. Applicants need to submit a detailed six-month PoC proposal covering their innovation idea, technical feasibility, and potential impact.

While the program does not specify acceptable entity types, any legally incorporated for-profit startup in India is presumed eligible, as long as it is India-based.

Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 — SRI-B & SRI-N is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage working in deeptech electronics robotics. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 — SRI-B & SRI-N closed on 30 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• A grant of up to US$50,000 (approximately ₹45 lakh) for a six-month Proof-of-Concept development.
• Zero equity dilution: Samsung does not take any ownership stake or IP.
• Mentorship from Samsung's global R&D experts.
• Access to Samsung's product ecosystem and distribution scale.
• Pathways to commercialisation, long-term strategic partnerships, and potential follow-on investment after Demo Day.
• A concl uting PoC Demo Day to present proof-of-concept results before Samsung leaders.

Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 — SRI-B & SRI-N is offered by Samsung R&D Institute India (SRI-B & SRI-N), a corporate programme. It is delivered directly by Samsung R&D Institute India (SRI-B & SRI-N) as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Proposals are reviewed by an internal Samsung expert panel based on innovation merit, technical feasibility, and alignment with the mobile ecosystem.

• Application deadline: June 30, 2026. Send your proposal to startup.connect@samsung.com.
• Evaluation by Samsung panel: July 2026.
• Pitch Day: September 2026 – shortlisted startups present to senior Samsung leaders.
• Final selection: Announced after Pitch Day.
• Incubation period: October 2026 onwards for six months.
• PoC Demo Day: After the six-month incubation, startups showcase their completed proof-of-concept. Depending on results, this may lead to commercial discussions, deeper partnerships, or further investment.

Before you apply to Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 — SRI-B & SRI-N, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 — SRI-B & SRI-N is best suited for idea, product and revenue-stage deeptech electronics robotics startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹45L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.