Egyptian startup ATOMS is positioning itself at the forefront of hardware innovation with the launch of TestFlow, an AI-powered platform that automates chip and hardware validation workflows. Founded in late 2024 by electronics and semiconductor expert Ali Kamaly, the company aims to address one of the most critical pain points in the semiconductor industry: the slow, manual and error-prone process of validating chips and electronic hardware before they go to market.
TestFlow allows engineers to describe their test cases in natural language and the platform then handles the entire validation process, generating scripts, configuring lab instruments, executing tests and logging results, all within a unified interface. This eliminates the need for time-consuming manual scripting, typically done in Python or through legacy tools such as LabVIEW. Kamaly, who previously worked at Vidatronics in the United States and at Egypt’s leading electronics research lab APEARC, explained that even elite teams at global giants like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel continue to rely on outdated validation methods that lack the efficiency and scalability required in today’s fast-paced hardware development cycles.
TestFlow is designed as a fully AI-native, collaborative, and scalable alternative that enables faster development, higher throughput and fewer human errors. Engineers can now focus more on test strategy and innovation rather than repetitive coding and setup tasks. The platform also supports a wide array of lab equipment brands, including Keysight, Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz, Keithley, Agilent and Chroma, allowing for seamless integration into existing lab environments.
Since launching the first version of TestFlow in early 2025, ATOMS has already attracted more than 50 early adopters spanning startups and large semiconductor companies across the United States, Egypt and Europe. According to Kamaly, the feedback from these early users has been instrumental in refining the platform, ensuring it meets the practical needs of hardware validation teams operating in real-world lab settings. One of the standout advantages reported by customers is the significant reduction in validation time, in some cases cutting multi-week processes down to just a few hours. Moreover, the platform auto-generates detailed test documentation and compliance reports, addressing both productivity and regulatory requirements.
The company operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, with pricing structured based on the number of users and the level of instrument integration required. This approach offers scalability for both small teams and large enterprises. ATOMS is currently in the process of raising a US$1.2 million pre-seed funding round, with backing already secured from global accelerator Plug and Play and a number of regional angel investors.
Looking ahead, ATOMS is laying the groundwork for global expansion. While it already has active customers in the US, Egypt and Europe, the company is eyeing growth opportunities in Asia and the Gulf region, where semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystems are increasingly prioritizing automation and AI-driven tools. Kamaly notes that the ultimate goal is to establish TestFlow as the global standard for lab validation, a benchmark for both speed and reliability in a sector where time-to-market is everything.
In the context of Egypt’s broader push to position itself as a hub for high-tech innovation and digital transformation, ATOMS’ trajectory is particularly notable. By combining deep technical expertise with AI-driven product development, the startup is not only solving a specialized problem in the semiconductor industry but also demonstrating how emerging markets can lead in highly technical global niches. If its current momentum continues, ATOMS may well redefine how labs across the world validate and launch the next generation of chips and hardware systems.
