Bring FTC & FLL to Your City.
Build a local robotics ecosystem. Create a sustainable STEM ecosystem. Inspire the next generation of innovators.
A pathway from early discovery to advanced robotics.
FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® LEGO® League combine hands-on STEM, robotics, teamwork and innovation to help students progress toward advanced engineering and competitive robotics.
FIRST® Tech Challenge
An advanced competitive robotics program where older students design, build and program robots while developing engineering, programming, strategic thinking, collaboration and project-management skills.
Competitive Robotics · Engineering · ProgrammingFIRST® LEGO® League
An engaging introduction to robotics, engineering, innovation and problem-solving. Students use LEGO® Education robotics kits to build, program and collaborate around real-world challenges.
Robotics · Creativity · Computational ThinkingOwn the ecosystem. Grow the city.
InfinityX is appointing one operating partner per city to build and operate the local FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® LEGO® League ecosystem.
As a City Partner, you can take the lead in:
Help create an event students will remember.
City Partners work with InfinityX to create a professional, welcoming and competition-ready environment for teams and the wider STEM community.
Venue & Infrastructure
Provide a suitable venue, event infrastructure, power, seating and facilities required for the competition.
Event Operations
Coordinate local logistics, schedules, venue readiness, movement and on-ground event execution.
Team Experience
Help create a smooth experience for participating teams, mentors, volunteers and officials.
Community Engagement
Bring schools, parents, educators, STEM enthusiasts and the local community into the experience.
Local Partnerships
Develop relationships with corporates, institutions, universities and organisations that can support the event.
Event Promotion
Build awareness locally and help position your city as a destination for robotics, STEM and innovation.
You bring the city. We bring the program ecosystem.
InfinityX supports City Partners with the program framework, competition structure and ecosystem needed to deliver a strong local event.
Program Framework
Access to the FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® LEGO® League program structure and competition framework.
Competition Structure
A structured pathway that enables students and teams to learn, compete and progress through the season.
Event Guidance
Guidance from InfinityX across event planning, requirements and competition delivery.
Robotics Ecosystem
Access to the program resources, robotics platforms and ecosystem required by participating teams.
National Network
Connect your city to the wider InfinityX and FIRST ecosystem of teams, mentors, volunteers and partners.
Partnership Platform
Create a visible platform for local institutions, sponsors, universities and STEM organisations to participate.
Put your city on the robotics map.
A City Partnership is an opportunity to create a high-impact STEM platform while bringing a globally recognised robotics experience to your local community.
Host a Flagship STEM Event
Bring a professionally structured robotics competition and STEM experience to your city.
Engage Schools & Students
Create meaningful opportunities for schools, students, educators and families to participate.
Build the Local Community
Connect teams, mentors, volunteers, educators, institutions and robotics enthusiasts around a shared platform.
Attract Local Partners
Give corporates, universities, CSR organisations and institutions a platform to support STEM and youth innovation.
Showcase Your City
Position your city as a destination for robotics, engineering, innovation and future-ready education.
Create Lasting Impact
Help students develop teamwork, problem-solving, engineering and technology skills through hands-on experiences.
From local relationships to event-day excellence.
Build Local Relationships
Connect with schools, institutions, educators, corporates and community stakeholders.
Build Event Awareness
Promote the programs and create awareness among schools, students, parents and the local STEM community.
Prepare the Venue
Coordinate venue, infrastructure, facilities, signage and other local event requirements.
Coordinate Participants
Support teams, mentors, volunteers and stakeholders with local information and event coordination.
Deliver the Event
Work with InfinityX to execute a smooth, professional and engaging competition experience.
Activate Partnerships
Engage local sponsors, institutions, universities and organisations around the event.
Grow the Community
Continue engaging the local robotics and STEM community through workshops, outreach and future events.
Partners who can create local momentum.
The opportunity is particularly suited to organisations and individuals with experience in education, STEM, events, entrepreneurship and partnerships.
Relevant Experience
Experience in one or more of these areas can be a strong advantage:
- STEM education
- Robotics and coding
- School education
- Training and skill development
- Education technology
- Events and competitions
- Youth programs
- Community development
- Entrepreneurship
- Corporate or institutional partnerships
Is This Opportunity Right for You?
It may be a strong fit if:
- You already work with schools and educational institutions.
- You run STEM, coding or robotics programs.
- You operate an education or events business.
- You want to build a STEM-focused venture with measurable local impact.
- You want to add established competitive robotics programs to your offering.
One City. One Operating Partner.
InfinityX intends to appoint one operating partner per city to develop the local FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® LEGO® League ecosystem. This gives the selected City Partner an opportunity to establish a strong local presence, build relationships with schools and develop the program across the city.
Let’s build the next generation of innovators — together.
Tell us about your organisation, your city and your existing education or event network. Our team will connect with you to discuss the City Partner opportunity, event structure, partnership requirements and next steps.
Apply to Become a City Partner ↗