Muslim Tech Collaborative
Tech·Engineering·Consulting·Entrepreneurship·Community Service/Nonprofit·By Religion·Education
Muslim Tech Collaborative (MTC) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2023 that brings together Muslim and allied engineers, designers, and founders. The Berkeley chapter runs technical workshops, hackathons, speaker panels, career fairs, and student-led consulting projects through its Pulse Consulting arm, where teams build real products for Muslim organizations. Members also get access to MTC Studio, a shared platform for collaborating on projects and building a portfolio.
30
University chapters (by end of 2024), at least
15
University chapters after Spring 2024 expansion (up from 5 within one semester)
150+
High school students reached through summer bootcamps
2023
Year founded
2024
Nonprofit incorporation date (June 18)
Events They Host
Muslim Tech Fest SF 2025
October 2025, Plug and Play Tech Center, Sunnyvale. MTC served as a community partner with Ali Khani and Tawhid Ahmad leading key sessions.
ICNA Bay Area Conference 2025 - Entrepreneurship Track
July 2025, Santa Clara Convention Center. MTC led the Entrepreneurship track with workshops, networking sessions, and startup showcases.
Iftar Banquet Series
Ramadan 2025, multiple locations. Signature iftar events bringing together Muslim tech professionals for networking during Ramadan.
OPEN Silicon Valley Annual Forum 2024
November 2024, Santa Clara, CA. Ali Khani co-chaired the 'Young Professionals by MTC' track and moderated the 'Building the Companies of Tomorrow' panel.
Empowering the Ummah Conference 2024
October 2024, Atlanta, GA. MTC speakers Tawhid Ahmad, Saad Mufti, and Ayah Ahmad discussed tech career pathways.
Muslim Tech Fest SF 2024
September 2024, Sunnyvale, CA. Featured Ali Khani facilitating a conversation.
Career Fairs
On-campus career fairs connecting students with Muslim recruiters and professionals, listed as a chapter activity.
Hackathons
24-48 hour innovation challenges run through university chapters.
Campus Immersion Day (Youth Program)
High school students visit university campuses for career panels, networking with Muslim students in tech, and a mini-hackathon.
Masjid Tech Tour (Youth Program)
Traveling monthly workshop series visiting Bay Area masajid, covering topics from game development to mobile apps.
Member Experiences
Ramadan Builds
Evening workshops held at local masajid during Ramadan where members conceptualize, code, and ship a product in one month alongside university mentors.
Social Events and Study Sessions
Community-building gatherings and collaborative study sessions for chapter members to form connections beyond the classroom.
Company Tours
Visits to leading tech companies with Muslim professionals, listed as a chapter activity for members.
Monthly Networking Events (Professionals)
Monthly gatherings for Muslim tech professionals in major tech hubs; also includes executive dinners and leadership roundtables.