FIRST Tech Challenge | Industry Linked STEM robotics competition

Work Inspiration and Preparation Provided by FIRST UK

JOIN SCOTLAND'S FASTEST GROWING ROBOTICS COMMUNITY

FIRST Tech Challenge

Supported by an industry mentor, young people aged 12-18 design, build and compete with a robot to take on a global challenge. The charity funded STEM enrichment programme runs from September to March after-school, or in the classroom.

More Than Robots

Young people develop technical knowledge and life skills whilst broadening understanding of STEM education and career pathways. Teachers receive training, resources and industry support.

This film from a teacher and student perspective showcases the programme's impact.

What's involved?

Diverse teams of up to 15 learners
Coming together weekly (Sep to Mar) as an after-school club or in classroom
Attendance at a local 1/2 day practice event (Dec)
Participation in a 1 day regional tournament (Mar)

What do I get?

A mentor from industry
Online, curriculum-mapped learning resources
Reusable robotics kit (worth over £1,500)
Fully funded provision bursaries available

Supporting web link Opens in a new window https://firstuk.org/take-part/

Contact FIRST UK to find out more

Email address teams@firstuk.org

Offer details

Open date

1st September - 3rd April 2025 (20hrs)

Location

At your location

Related industries

Digital technologies

Engineering and manufacturing

Learning

Experience

Audience

Educators

Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)

College

Available to

Aberdeen City

Aberdeenshire

Angus

Argyll and Bute

Clackmannanshire

Dumfries & Galloway

Dundee City

East Ayrshire

East Dunbartonshire

East Lothian

East Renfrewshire

Edinburgh (City of)

Eilean Siar

Falkirk

Fife

Glasgow

Highland

Inverclyde

Midlothian

Moray

North Ayrshire

North Lanarkshire

Orkney Islands

Perth & Kinross

Renfrewshire

Scottish Borders

Shetland Islands

South Ayrshire

South Lanarkshire

Stirling

West Dunbartonshire

West Lothian