Through a progression of team-based robotics challenges, FIRST® helps young people discover a passion for STEM and build the skills, confidence and resilience they need to shape their futures.
Avneet Singh is a member of the 2023 Inspire the Future: FIRST®️ Educators Recognition Program cohort, coach for multiple FIRST®️ Tech Challenge teams, FIRST Global volunteer, and Assistant Vice President of Robotics at On My Own Technology (OMOTEC). Within his various roles, Avneet's enthusiasm lies in leveraging cutting-edge technology to craft solutions for real-world challenges through robotics and automation. Read more about Avneet and his commitment to advancing innovation and education through STEAM.
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Meet Sumit, a FIRST® Tech Challenge student from Team 12483 “Programming Club" whose journey shows how opportunity can transform potential into purpose. Only 13 years old and from Delhi, India, Sumit grew up in a village that previously had limited access to technology. Today, FIRST® programs are thriving in the area, nurtured by Sumit’s mentor Dharamraj. His outreach went all the way to Sumit’s village, spreading the important principles of robotics. Sumit would later join the team, taking his first step into the world of tech and robotics.
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Students with disabilities in India who have a physical impairment are five times more likely to be out of school than students without disabilities, according to a study done for UNESCO. Unfortunately, as noted in this study, many of these students throughout India are also strongly discouraged from studying Mathematics and Science in school.
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From first bricks to industrial-sized robots, FIRST offers a progression of hands-on challenges that grow with every student.
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Introduces STEM to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO® technology, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills and showcase what they learned.
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Students work together with their mentors to design and build robots to compete in a dynamic and exciting challenge released every September. Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.
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Each January brings a new challenge for FIRST® Robotics Competition teams. Starting with a Kit of Parts, they design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance. Guided by mentors and sponsors, students learn engineering and problem-solving skills as they compete for awards, create a team identity, raise funds, hone teamwork skills, and advance appreciation for STEM in their community.
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FIRST is a global non-profit organisation that empowers young people to shape their futures through youth robotics programs that build skills, confidence and resilience.
In partnership with leading universities and industry, FIRST helps students develop the engineering, coding, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills they need to thrive.
FIRST participants discover that friendly competition and mutual gain are not separate goals.
As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, FIRST aims to ensure its programs are having a lasting, positive impact on participants across all demographic groups.
Participants are 2.2× more likely than peers to show increased interest in STEM at 9-year follow-up (108 months).
Over 90% of participants report gains in problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution.
59% of alumni choose engineering or computer science majors, compared to 24% of peers.
Among alumni not in STEM jobs, 81% still plan to use STEM skills in their future careers, vs. 62% of peers.
51% of female alumni major in engineering or computer science, vs. only 16% of non-FIRST female peers.
61% of FIRST alumni work in STEM fields early in their careers, compared to 44% of peers.
FIRST alumni are twice as likely to volunteer in their communities, demonstrating strong civic engagement and leadership.
Participants are 1.9× more likely to develop a strong STEM identity — seeing themselves as a science or technology person.
We have over 1,000 volunteers, coaches and educators supporting the delivery of our programs nationwide.
More than words on a page — our promise to build a thriving global robotics community and stay at the forefront of STEM education. Hover over a card to read each statement.
To build a thriving global robotics community and remain at the very forefront of STEM education.
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.
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.
FIRST India is proudly supported by leading organisations who believe in the power of youth STEM.
Mentor a team, volunteer at an event, sponsor a program, or start your own — there is a place for everyone at FIRST® India.