THE GLOBAL HARDWARE
VALIDATION CHALLENGE 2025
Build the most advanced automated validation workflow. Compete with the world's top validation engineers. Win global recognition.
What is the Challenge?
The Global Hardware Validation Challenge 2025 is the world's first technical competition dedicated to automated chip and hardware testing workflows.
Using TestFlow AI, participants will design and submit a complete validation workflow—covering setup, instrument configuration, measurements, loops, logic, and reporting. You can select any type of chip datasheet or evaluation board and mention it in TestFlow.
Join engineers from around the world in the Global Hardware Validation Challenge
Your mission: Create the smartest, cleanest, most powerful validation template you can build.
Submission Process:
Any hardware or IC type is allowed:
Who Can Join?
The Challenge is open to engineers and teams working on real hardware validation.
From Registration to Global Recognition
1
Register
Sign up using the form below. You'll receive your TestFlow AI login credentials and access to the platform to start building your validation workflow.
Register
Sign up using the form below. You'll receive your TestFlow AI login credentials and access to the platform to start building your validation workflow.
2
Build
Design your validation workflow inside TestFlow. Include instrument configurations, test steps, loops, sequences, conditions, and reporting logic. Create the smartest, cleanest, most powerful validation template you can build.
Build
Design your validation workflow inside TestFlow. Include instrument configurations, test steps, loops, sequences, conditions, and reporting logic. Create the smartest, cleanest, most powerful validation template you can build.
3
Submit
Share your TestFlow template at the global templates page with your name on it. Write a LinkedIn post explaining your chip validation workflow mentioning TestFlow, and we will review it. Make sure your workflow is complete, well-documented, and ready for evaluation.
Submit
Share your TestFlow template at the global templates page with your name on it. Write a LinkedIn post explaining your chip validation workflow mentioning TestFlow, and we will review it. Make sure your workflow is complete, well-documented, and ready for evaluation.
4
Judging
Workflows are evaluated on technical depth, real-world value, automation quality, creativity, and clarity. Winners are announced globally with recognition and prizes.
Judging
Workflows are evaluated on technical depth, real-world value, automation quality, creativity, and clarity. Winners are announced globally with recognition and prizes.
Awards & Recognition
Compete for prestigious awards and recognition in the global validation community
Champion
Best Validation Workflow 2025
- 6 months TestFlow Pro access
- Top Validation Engineer 2025 award
- Featured spotlight on our website
- Featured in our 10M+ network of semiconductor engineers globally
- LinkedIn certificate & digital badge
- Official certificate of achievement
- Exclusive TestFlow hoodie & swag
Top 3 Finalists
- 3 months TestFlow Pro access
- Official certificate & digital badge
- Featured template in official library
- Featured in our 10M+ network of semiconductor engineers
Top 10 Finalists & All Participants
Top 10 Finalists
- 1 month free access
- Top 10 Validation Engineer 2025 certificate
- Community spotlight
- Featured in our 10M+ network of semiconductor engineers
All Participants
- 14-day TestFlow access
- Certificate of participation
- Access to community and shared templates
Why Participate?
Join the global community of validation engineers pushing the boundaries of automated testing.
Timeline
Important dates for the challenge
Registration Opens
Now
Sign up and get your TestFlow access
Building Period
14 Days
Design and build your validation workflow
Submission Deadline
2nd Dec
Submit your TestFlow template
Judging
3rd - 9th Dec
Expert panel evaluates all submissions
Winners Announced
10th Dec
Global announcement of champions
Ready to compete in the Global Validation Challenge?
Do you have what it takes to automate the future of hardware testing? Join engineers from around the world and compete for global recognition.
Register Now