About
Empowering tomorrow's Muslim innovators today.
ITKAN is a non-profit established to inspire a generation to contribute in the fields of STEM. Since 2016, we've been building a community of Muslim innovators through robotics education and bringing quality STEM programs to Islamic centers worldwide.
ITKAN Innovation Hub · 1701 10th Street, Plano, TX
Our Mission
To promote STEM education to underserved and underrepresented communities in the United States and around the world. ITKAN inspires youth to pursue excellence in STEM through education, training, coaching, and mentorship, rooted in Islamic values.
Our Story
The story of ITKAN starts with a single robotics team and grew into the largest, fastest-growing youth robotics network in Texas.
2016
First Spark
NM Regionals Championship
Dr. Mohamed Ebeida leads a Muslim robotics team in New Mexico to a breakout season: 25 trophies and the NM regionals title.
The ITKAN Method
ITKAN runs a 4-stage pipeline that takes a student from their first camp introduction all the way to leading an FRC team, and 80% of our veterans turn around and mentor a junior team along the way.
Camps
300+ students annually
Stage 1: students discover STEM through intro camps. 60% advance to a team.
FLL Teams
200+ students
Stage 2: 8 directly mentored FLL teams in our facility. 75% advance to FTC.
FTC Teams
160+ students
Stage 3: 12 directly mentored FTC teams. 75% advance to the FRC team.
FRC
ITKAN 9128 + Girls 10340
Stage 4: our FRC teams (boys + girls), fed by the pipeline. 80% mentor a junior team. 90% return as alumni mentors.
Core Values
STEM Excellence
Quality STEM education is the foundation for future innovation. Every program we run encourages creative thinking and technical mastery.
Islamic Community Focus
Our programs are specifically designed to serve Islamic centers and Muslim communities, ensuring culturally relevant and accessible STEM education.
Mentorship & Growth
Experienced mentors guide students through their STEM journey, building both technical skills and character along the way.
Competition Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in competitive robotics, helping students achieve at regional, state, and national tournaments.
Go Deeper
The full picture: the founder behind the vision, the people who run it day to day, and the places we operate.