
First Tech Challenge
Ages:Middle School
Types:Submission, Tournament, Performance
Categories:Coding & Computer Science, Robotics, STEM
Scope:International
Contact
FIRST Tech Challenge teams (10+ members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Teams also must raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach for which they can win awards. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships. Each season concludes with Super-Regional Championships and an exciting FIRST Championship.
Teams of students design, build, and operate robots in a head-to-head challenge.
Website: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc
Managing Organization: FIRST Inc.
Contact:
FIRSTTechChallenge@firstinspires.org
Eligibility:
Middle School Students anywhere.
Overview
FIRST Tech Challenge teams (10+ members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Teams also must raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach for which they can win awards. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships. Each season concludes with Super-Regional Championships and an exciting FIRST Championship.
Process
Criteria
Participate
Website: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc
Managing Organization: FIRST Inc.
Contact:
FIRSTTechChallenge@firstinspires.org
Eligibility:
Middle School Students anywhere.