MCIT launches the Digitopia competition to support innovation and discover talented youth.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched the annual "Digitopia" competition, aimed at discovering and supporting innovative ideas and outstanding projects that contribute to the development of the ICT sector and promote the use of technology in community development. The competition encourages creativity among children and youth — from 4th grade up to the age of 35 — to develop innovative technological solutions addressing societal challenges.
The first edition of the competition will run during Summer 2025, from August 1st until mid-October. Registration is open until August 12.
The competition covers several fields, including
- Software and artificial intelligence solutions
- Cybersecurity
- Digital games and arts
The event is organized by:
- The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA)
- The Information Technology Institute (ITI)
- The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)
- Egypt University of Informatics (EUI)
H.E.Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, affirmed that launching the Digitopia competition is part of the ministry’s efforts to support digital creativity and foster a culture of innovation among school and university students and graduates. It provides a platform offering promising opportunities for creative individuals to unleash their ideas, refine their skills, and gain practical experience to transform their concepts into implementable technological solutions that contribute to building a Digital Egypt.
He added that digital creativity is a key pillar of the knowledge economy, and the ministry is committed to enhancing the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by expanding the Digital Egypt Creativity Centers (Creativa) across various governorates. These centers offer a range of programs to support digital creativity at all stages.
Dr. Talaat also emphasized that the competition targets diverse age groups as part of a comprehensive vision to identify talent at an early stage, alongside broader efforts to nurture and support creative youth. This contributes to preparing a generation capable of innovation and effective participation in the digital transformation journey.
The grand prize is EGP 1 million, with total prizes worth EGP 10 million, including both financial and in-kind rewards. Additionally, participants will have access to specialized training opportunities in collaboration with local and international tech companies to help advance their career paths.
The competition is divided into four main participant categories:
- Primary school students (Grades 4–6)
- Preparatory and secondary school students (Grades 7–12)
- University students (all majors)
- Graduates up to the age of 35
The competition proceeds through the following phases:
- Preliminary phase: Launch of the initiative and opening of registration
- First phase: Introductory sessions
- Second phase: Submission of ideas and announcement of qualifiers
- Third phase: Development of ideas into technological solutions, judging, and announcement of finalists
- Fourth and final phase: Final round and announcement of winners
A jury panel of experts in digital technologies and innovation will evaluate the ideas and projects throughout the competition.