ITIDA-SECC is excited to announce the launch of the Software Testing Competition- May 2026!
This open innovation initiative aims to inspire creative, impactful solutions that address real-world challenges in software testing.
This year, participants are invited to showcase their innovative ideas - whether as a prototype or a fully functional software solution - that can tackle practical problems in the field of software testing.
Focus areas include (but are not limited to):|
- Generate test cases.
- Generate automated test scripts.
- Enhance defect reporting and root cause analysis.
- Any other innovative idea in S/W Testing.
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- Generate synthetic test data.
- Schedule and prioritize test execution.
- Self-heal automation scripts. |
Eligibility Criteria and Team Formation: We welcome all creative, practical, and impactful ideas that help reimagine the future of software quality:
- Each team may consist of up to five (5) members.
- Each participant may be part of only one team.
- Each team should submit only one idea.
- Participation is open to undergraduate students and professionals (software testers, software developers, engineers…etc).
- Each participating team must choose a team name that adheres to ethical standards, including respect and appropriateness.
- Participants must enter the competition as independent teams and should not represent, or act on behalf of, any organization, company or board.
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Submission Format and Deadlines:
Initial Submission (Idea):
- Submission of the idea: Fill in the form here Idea Submission Form...
- Deadline:
20 February 2026
- Acceptance/Refusal Result: 26 February 2026 (teams will be notified with the result of acceptance or refusal for their submitted ideas).
Your Idea will be Judged Based on:
- Relevance to competition theme/track.
- Clarity and coherence.- Originality and Innovation.- Significance and Impact.
Pre-final Evaluation (online):
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Demo for the prototype or the software solution in English.- Evaluation Date: starting
26 March 2026
- Shortlisting Result Announcement:
15 April 2026
Your Idea will be Judged Based on:
- Completeness of implementing the idea.
- Readiness/ease of deployment.
Final Presentation & Winners Selection (Physical):
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The final version of the prototype or the fully functional software solution.
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Date
11 May 2026 – on the day of the Software Testing 4th Edition.
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To ensure consistency for our international judging panel, all oral presentations and supporting slides must be presented in English.
Ethical Rule(s):
- Participants must confirm that the submitted idea has not previously won in any similar competition.
- Participants must not submit any commercial idea or solution currently available or planned to be in the market.
- Harassment, discrimination, offensive language, or unethical behavior will result in disqualification.
Note: Any violation of above rules will result in submission disqualification
Winners and Prizes
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Three teams will be selected as winners
- Prizes will be announced soon
Where is the Competition held?
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CREATIVA Giza, Egypt, 29 Al Sokari, Ad Doqi, Dokki, Giza Governorate Google Map📍
More Details
- For any inquiries, please feel free to reach us on :
SWTC@itida.gov.eg
