The Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC), part of the Information Technology

Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has officially launched the Software Testing Competition

as part of the 4th edition of Software Testing Day This competition aims to inspire creative and

practical solutions to address the growing challenges in software testing and quality assurance

Objectives of the Software Testing Competition

This competition is designed to encourage the development of innovative solutions that improve

the quality and efficiency of software testing It aligns with ITIDA’s mission to enhance the

competitiveness of Egypt’s software industry, strengthen specialized skills, and contribute to

the growth of digital solutions capable of competing on regional and international markets

These efforts also support Egypt’s vision to build a knowledge-based digital economy

Areas of Focus for the Competition

ITIDA The competition invites undergraduate students, software testers, and

developers to submit innovative ideas that address real-world software

testing challenges Key areas of interest include

Automated test case generation

Automated test scripting

Defect reporting and root cause analysis

Synthetic test data generation

Test execution scheduling and prioritization

Self-healing automation scripts

These focus areas are designed to advance the quality of software through

automation and improved testing strategies, while also providing fresh

approaches to optimizing the software development lifecycle

Participation Guidelines and Team Structure

Team Composition: Teams can consist of up to five members, with each

participant allowed to join only one team

Independent Participation: Teams must participate independently, without

representing any company, organization, or entity

Submission Limit: Each team is allowed to submit only one idea

Ethical Standards: Teams are expected to adhere to ethical and professional

standards, ensuring that team names and submissions align with fair competition rules.

ITIDA: Key Competition Dates and Phases

Notification of Accepted Teams: Teams selected to participate

will be notified by February 15.

Development Phase: From April 5 to May 7, accepted teams will work

on developing their ideas into prototypes or fully integrated software solutions

Announcement of Winners: The top three teams will be announced on May 11, during

the Software Testing Day event These teams will have the opportunity to present their

final solutions in front of an international jury panel

All presentations and supporting materials must be submitted in English to maintain

consistency, transparency, and uniform evaluation standards.

Integrity and Ethical Standards

In line with the highest ethical standards, participants must confirm that their submitted

ideas have not previously won in any similar competition, and that they are not currently

available commercial products Any submission that violates professional conduct, or

engages in discrimination, abuse, or other unethical behaviors will be disqualified immediately

About the Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC)

Established in 2001, SECC serves as ITIDA’s technical and knowledge arm, providing

consultancy and certification services to Egyptian software companies. It operates as

an internationally accredited center of excellence, helping local software companies

adopt global software engineering standards to improve their development processes

Important Dates to Remember

Application Deadline: February 5

Notification of Accepted Teams: February 15

Development Period: April 5 to May 7

Winner Announcement: May 11

For more information and to register for the competition, visit ITIDA’s official websit