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.

Students are evaluated based on scores from their team submissions and performance on the competition field.

Website: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc

Managing Organization: FIRST Inc.

Contact:

FIRSTTechChallenge@firstinspires.org

Eligibility:
Middle School Students anywhere.

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.

Students are evaluated based on scores from their team submissions and performance on the competition field.

Website: https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc

Managing Organization: FIRST Inc.

Contact:

FIRSTTechChallenge@firstinspires.org

Eligibility:
Middle School Students anywhere.