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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's ICT ministry, Dell conclude third AI capacity-building initiative
Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat attended the closing ceremony of the third round of a capacity-building initiative for university students in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the ministry said. The initiative, a collaboration between the ministry and Dell Technologies, provided specialised AI training to 676 students from eight public, private, and national universities. Since its launch, the programme has trained 1,620 students who have implemented 300 AI projects. As part of the initiative, an AI hackathon was held to devise smart solutions for the tourism sector, with 63 students from 13 teams participating. Talaat honoured the three winning teams from Cairo University, the German University in Cairo, and Ain Shams University. In his speech, Talaat said the hackathon reflects the ministry's commitment to fostering diligence, innovation, and a competitive spirit among youth, in collaboration with the private sector. 'AI and other modern technologies have a developmental impact on all state sectors,' he said, adding that the ICT sector is a common denominator in all societal progress. Talaat also announced the launch of 'Digitopia,' which he described as the largest competition in the ICT sector, with total prizes of EGP 10m. The competition targets youth aged 9 to 35 and covers several technological tracks, including AI, cybersecurity, and digital arts. Mohamed Amin, Senior Vice President for the CEEMETA region at Dell Technologies, said: 'At Dell Technologies, we recognised early on the importance of digital transformation and the rapid development in the field of AI, which is why we invest about $8bn annually in research and development, with about 70% of that dedicated to AI technologies.' The AI capacity-building initiative is part of an agreement between the ministry and Dell to build the capabilities of innovative students in AI, providing them with the necessary technical support to meet the demands of the job market. © 2025 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily News Egypt
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's ICT ministry, Dell conclude 3rd AI capacity-building initiative
Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat attended the closing ceremony of the third round of a capacity-building initiative for university students in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the ministry said. The initiative, a collaboration between the ministry and Dell Technologies, provided specialised AI training to 676 students from eight public, private, and national universities. Since its launch, the programme has trained 1,620 students who have implemented 300 AI projects. As part of the initiative, an AI hackathon was held to devise smart solutions for the tourism sector, with 63 students from 13 teams participating. Talaat honoured the three winning teams from Cairo University, the German University in Cairo, and Ain Shams University. In his speech, Talaat said the hackathon reflects the ministry's commitment to fostering diligence, innovation, and a competitive spirit among youth, in collaboration with the private sector. 'AI and other modern technologies have a developmental impact on all state sectors,' he said, adding that the ICT sector is a common denominator in all societal progress. Talaat also announced the launch of 'Digitopia,' which he described as the largest competition in the ICT sector, with total prizes of EGP 10m. The competition targets youth aged 9 to 35 and covers several technological tracks, including AI, cybersecurity, and digital arts. Mohamed Amin, Senior Vice President for the CEEMETA region at Dell Technologies, said: 'At Dell Technologies, we recognised early on the importance of digital transformation and the rapid development in the field of AI, which is why we invest about $8bn annually in research and development, with about 70% of that dedicated to AI technologies.' The AI capacity-building initiative is part of an agreement between the ministry and Dell to build the capabilities of innovative students in AI, providing them with the necessary technical support to meet the demands of the job market.
CairoScene
4 days ago
- CairoScene
Digitopia Offers LE 10 Million in Prizes for Young Egyptian Innovators
Egypt's new national innovation competition invites youth to submit projects in AI, gaming and digital arts for cash prizes and training opportunities. Aug 03, 2025 Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched Digitopia, a new national competition aimed at fostering digital innovation among young Egyptians. The 2025 edition began on August 1st and will run until mid-October, with registration open until August 12th. The contest is open to Egyptians aged 10 to 35, covering a range of sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, digital games and digital arts. Organised in partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency, the Information Technology Institute, the National Telecommunication Institute and the Egypt University of Informatics, the initiative offers cash and in-kind prizes worth a total of LE 10 million. The grand prize winner will receive LE 1 million. The programme is structured to provide more than financial rewards. Finalists will be given access to training and mentorship from local and international technology companies, alongside opportunities to develop their projects into market-ready solutions. The competition will progress through idea submission, prototype development, judging rounds, and a final event scheduled for mid-October. Those interested in participating can register online before the August 12th deadline. Winners will be announced during an official ceremony later in October.
Daily News Egypt
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
‘Digitopia' competition aims to foster digital innovation among Egyptian youth with EGP 10m prizes
Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched an annual competition called 'Digitopia' to discover and support creative ideas and projects in the information technology sector, with prizes totalling EGP 10m. The competition aims to encourage innovators from primary school students up to the age of 35 to develop technological solutions to societal challenges. The first edition of the contest will run from Aug. 1 to mid-October, with registration open until Aug. 12. The competition will cover several fields, including software solutions and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and gaming and digital arts. It will be organised by the ministry's Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), the Information Technology Institute (ITI), the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), and Egypt University of Informatics (EUI). Communications Minister Amr Talaat said the initiative is part of the ministry's efforts to support digital creativity and spread a culture of innovation among students and graduates. He said it provides a platform for innovators to develop their ideas into feasible technological solutions that contribute to building a 'digital Egypt.' 'Digital creativity represents one of the main pillars of building a knowledge-based economy,' Talaat said, affirming the ministry's commitment to fostering an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship. 'The competition targets various age groups as part of a comprehensive vision aimed at discovering innovators at an early stage… to prepare a generation capable of creativity and innovation.' The competition offers a grand prize of EGP 1m and multiple other cash and in-kind prizes with a total value of EGP 10m, in addition to specialised training opportunities with local and international technology companies. Participants are divided into four main categories: primary school students (grades 4-6), preparatory and secondary school students (grades 7-12), university students, and graduates up to the age of 35. The competition will be implemented in several successive stages, starting with registration and introductory sessions, followed by idea submission, development of ideas into technological solutions, judging, and finally the announcement of the winners. The judging panel will consist of experts and specialists in the field of digital technology and innovation.
