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"It's fun to challenge yourself in a different way, than just your mind, because you have to be able to figure out how things go together" – FIRST student

Inspire Minnesota youth to become the leaders of tomorrow

Support FIRST® Robotics Competition in Minnesota

Help us "transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."
- Dean Kamen, FIRST Founder

Monthly donation

Become a Monthly Donor

Being a monthly donor is a convenient way to show your support for FIRST Robotics Competition in Minnesota all year long. As a monthly donor, you get special thanks, you get access to exclusive updates and opportunities at events.
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Every contribution moves students closer to innovation, teamwork, and discovery.

FIRST Robotics Competition teams spend $15,000–$18,000/ year on registration, travel, tools, and materials.

Your support directly helps students build robots, learn STEM skills, and grow as leaders. Your monthly gift makes an impact by supporting things like:
• $5/month – Provides safety glasses so every student can compete safely
• $20/month – Helps supply a 3D printer to bring student designs to life
• $100/month – Covers the cost of a drive base kit, the foundation of every robot

Inspire a Passion for STEM

Every donation helps our FIRST Robotics Competition community in Minnesota work together to prepare young people for the future through quality mentor-based programs. Program participants gain skills, resilience, and confidence to build a better future. $2,500 provides meals for one team at a regional competition.
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Sponsor FIRST Robotics Competition in Minnesota

Give students the opportunity to showcase their new skills with inspiring STEM programs that have proven impact. Make it possible for one FRC team to compete at two regional events. Sponsorship provides unrestricted support to FIRST Robotics Competition in Minnesota.
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FIRST is More Than Robots®

FIRST® Robotics Competition is an international, high-energy program that encourages high school students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). FIRST Robotics Competition has grown into a vibrant community of young innovators who design, build, and program sophisticated robots. This program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills – all of which are essential in the professional world.

Your gift helps students build confidence, critical-thinking skills, and teamwork to lead tomorrow’s tech world.

*Please note: 100% of these funds benefit FIRST Robotics Competition in Minnesota. Donations are unrestricted and cannot be raised for any individual participant or team.

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