What is FIRST?

FIRST is a renowned non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring students in STEM fields through exciting robotics competitions. Their programs include FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition, each catering to different age groups and offering unique challenges that encourage teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

About FTC

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is an exciting robotics competition for middle and high school students. Teams design, build, and program robots to tackle diverse game challenges, fostering innovation and teamwork in an exhilarating environment that inspires young minds in STEM fields.

Mission

The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Vision

"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."
Dean Kamen, Founder

If you would like to learn more, please click here.

Learn More