Grades 7–12
FIRST Tech Challenge
Middle and high-school teams design, build, and code robots to compete in a head-to-head game requiring strategy and engineering rigor.
What is FTC?
ITKAN's FTC program is where students transition from learning to leading. 35 teams across 13 states design custom robots, code autonomous routines, and compete in alliance-based matches through a six-month season. ITKAN fields the largest FTC network in our region, and our teams consistently advance to state and world championships.
In Action
In Their Words
“I never thought CAD could be this fun. They explain every detail clearly and connect it back to how FTC robots actually work. I actually feel confident designing real parts for our team this season.
Mahrosh Kashif
ITKAN Virtual Academy student · CAD
“I've used Onshape before, but this course took it to the next level. Learning how to design new mechanisms and improve CAD designs really helped our build season.
Jannah Jama
ITKAN Virtual Academy student · Onshape
“We came in not knowing what an alliance was. By State Championship our captain was running scouting strategy in spreadsheets she built herself. FTC at ITKAN is leadership disguised as engineering.
ITKAN Girls FTC Mentor
Team #26876, Inspire Award 2nd Place
What You’ll Learn
Mechanical design, fabrication, and CAD modeling (Fusion 360 + Onshape)
Java programming and autonomous robot control
Strategy, scouting, and alliance selection
Engineering portfolio documentation and judging
Outreach, fundraising, and team operations
ITKAN FTC Teams
ITKAN Solar
#19564Plano, TX · Advanced to FIRST World Championship after winning NTX Regionals
ITKAN Lunar
#21171Plano, TX · Texas State Cup Finalists · Ranked #4 in the world
ITKAN IAR
#21836Raleigh, NC · North Carolina State Champions (undefeated 8-0-0)
ITKAN JIAR Janktastrophe
#24064Durham, NC · Qualified for FIRST World Championship
ITKAN FITYA Pioneers
#33017Bolton, England, UK · Reach Award + Winning Alliance at Yorkshire Qualifier
ITKAN IAR Vanguards
#30800Raleigh, NC · Sustain Award + 2x Winning Alliance (rookie season)
ITKAN Girls FTC
#26876Plano, TX · Winning Alliance · Inspire Award 2nd Place
ITKAN of Al-Jazari
#24251Fort Lauderdale, FL · ITKAN South Florida chapter
ITKAN Robotics of Sachse, Itkan Knights
#27468Sachse, TX · Born from Sachse Public Library outreach
Recent Accomplishments
Advanced to World Championship
ITKAN Solar #19564
Ranked #4 in the world
ITKAN Lunar #21171
North Carolina State Champions (undefeated)
ITKAN IAR #21836
Reach Award + Winning Alliance Captain, Yorkshire Qualifier
ITKAN FITYA Pioneers #33017