FIRST Tech Challenge
for Schools & Colleges
FIRST Tech Challenge crams 30 hours of robotics-based STEM education and careers enrichment across two academic terms, culminating in the UK’s most thrilling robotics competition.
Participants work like teams from industry to design, build and code a robot, alongside developing a business plan that encompasses strategy, fundraising and community outreach.
Why get involved?
With four brand new regional hubs across Devon and Cornwall, along with full funding for equipment, training, and mentorship, this is a unique opportunity to engage students in a global STEM programme.
Mapped to the Universal Skills Framework 2.0, the programme supports young people to develop their problem-solving, creativity, planning, leadership, teamwork, adapting, and speaking.
For Students
Real engineering experience
Confidence and teamwork
Career inspiration
Technical skills
For Educators
STEM enrichment
Gatsby Benchmark support
Careers engagement
Employer partnerships
What’s involved?
Schedule
Teams engage with over 30 hours of learning between September to March.
Typically, teams meet weekly for one to two hours as an after-school club or in the classroom.
Support
Team leads are provided with full training, along with industry mentor support.
No experience needed to get started, and travel bursaries available!
Events
Attend a local meet-up and regional tournament, with a chance to progress to the UK Champs.
Access local hubs in Plymouth, Barnstable, Truro and Exeter.
How it works
May - July
Express interest and register team
September
Receive onboarding and support
September - March
Build your team and robot
November - December
Attend local meet-up event
March
Compete in regional event
Register your fully-funded place now
Register your interest by clicking on the button below