FIRST

About FIRST

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global youth‑serving nonprofit that delivers hands‑on STEM education through robotics competitions and programs for students from kindergarten through high school. Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, FIRST runs three primary programs—FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition—offering mentorship, teamwork, and real‑world engineering experience in schools, after‑school settings, and community spaces worldwide.