Instituto Tecnológico de Nuevo Casas Grandes Wins Reto Marte 2026, Heads to International Finals in Spain
For the first time held in Mexico, the 2026 edition of Reto Marte saw the Instituto Tecnológico de Nuevo Casas Grandes claim first place in the state-level competition held in Chihuahua. Representing Mexico, they will advance to the international final in Madrid, Spain. Other top placements at the state contest included ITESM Campus Chihuahua, Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua, Universidad Tecnológica de Camargo and Universidad Tecnológica de Babícora. The event’s hosting in Chihuahua underlined the region's growing prominence in aerospace and high technology sectors.
The Instituto Tecnológico de Nuevo Casas Grandes has secured first place at the state stage of Reto Marte 2026, a technological innovation competition, earning the right to represent Mexico at the international final scheduled to take place in Madrid, Spain. This milestone coincides with the historic occasion of the competition being held for the first time in Mexico, hosted by the state of Chihuahua. The event organization was led by the Instituto de Apoyo al Desarrollo Tecnológico (INADET), reinforcing Chihuahua’s established leadership in innovation and technology development. Second and third places at the state level were awarded to the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Chihuahua and the Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua, respectively, while the Universidad Tecnológica de Camargo and Universidad Tecnológica de Babícora placed fourth and fifth. Authorities highlighted Chihuahua's consolidation as a strategic hub for aerospace and high technology industries, with ongoing commitments to foster local talent and opportunities. The general director of Reto Marte encouraged all participants to continue developing their innovative proposals and acknowledged the potential reflected in the projects presented during the competition.