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Detailed Information about the FIRST Robotics Competition Awards Based on Machine, Creativity, and Innovation: Autonomous Award, Creativity Award, Excellence in Engineering Award, Industrial Design Award, Innovation in Control Award, and Quality Award.

Wonder what it's like to attend a FIRST Robotics Competition event? All the details you need are here. If you have questions, please contact us at firstroboticscompetition@firstinspires.org.

FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.

Essays, Videos, and Presentations from the 2025 Regional & District FIRST Impact Award Winners.

As a FIRST^® event volunteer, there is a lot to know about how to get started volunteering with FIRST and how to prepare yourself to be an effective FIRST volunteer.

Wondering how your team can be eligible for the FIRST Championships? All the information you need is here.

To help you with your innovation process, we’ve cataloged our past work with Strategic Partners, sponsors, and other innovation leaders to share helpful innovation and intellectual property tips and resources. 

FIRST Terms and Conditions of Purchase for FIRST vendors.

As a coach or mentor of a FIRST^® team there is a lot to know about how to get started with your team as well as how to prepare yourself to be an effective FIRST volunteer.