KUST Students Shine at NASA’s Space Apps Challenge 2025

We are thrilled to share that two exceptional students from Komar University of Science and Technology (KUST) have earned top honors at the prestigious NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2025, held on October 4–5 in Sulaymaniyah. This inspiring event was organized by the Kurdistan Students Association.

As part of this global innovation marathon, participants were tasked with selecting one of 18 challenges curated by NASA and crafting a creative solution within a tight 48-hour window.

Please join us in celebrating the achievements of our standout competitors among 14 groups:

Mohammed Abubakr Tofiq — Team BirShad, 2nd Place, Computer Engineering Department
Rabar Faruq Fatah — Team Crywolf, 3rd Place, Computer Science Department

We proudly commend both students for their ingenuity, perseverance, and excellence. Their accomplishments reflect the vibrant spirit and intellectual strength of the KUST community in addressing complex scientific and technological problems.

We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in the years ahead.

For more information about the team, their project, and presentations, please click on these