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June 28, 2026

ITKAN Solar takes the world stage at MTI and defeats current world champions

At the Multinational Tech Invitational, ITKAN Solar proved it belongs among the world's best — reaching the finals and toppling the current world champions and a world finalist along the way.

CompetitionGlobalSophia BaragattiBy Sophia Baragatti
ITKAN Solar (FTC #19564) students gather on the competition stage at the Multinational Tech Invitational, beside the red FTC field

At the Multinational Tech Invitational (MTI), ITKAN Solar (FTC #19564) proved that grit and preparation can topple the very best, advancing all the way to the finals against some of the most decorated teams on the planet.

Teams crowd the MTI competition floor beneath a large Multinational Tech Invitational banner as a match clock counts down
On the floor at the Multinational Tech Invitational — where, as the banner says, it's all about the robots.

The statement was clear from the start. Match after match, Solar competed with the composure, precision, and relentless drive that have defined their season — refusing to fold under the pressure of an elite international bracket where other teams cracked.

An ITKAN Solar student holds a microphone for an on-camera interview as a videographer films, in the venue at the Multinational Tech Invitational
In the spotlight: an ITKAN Solar student steps up to the mic for an on-camera interview, sharing the team's journey with the MTI community.

Toppling the World's Best

The defining moment came in the playoffs. On the sport's biggest stage, ITKAN Solar defeated the current world champions and a world finalist — outdueling opponents the rest of the world had crowned its best.

A packed auditorium of teams and spectators faces the stage during a Multinational Tech Invitational ceremony
A packed house at MTI — a stage worthy of the world-class field ITKAN Solar went on to beat.

Just as valuable were the connections forged along the way, as Solar traded strategy and built friendships with teams from around the world. They finished as finalists — and as a statement about how far persistence, teamwork, and engineering excellence can carry a team.

Watch: FUN breakdown of an ITKAN Solar Playoffs Match at MTI

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