The 2025 FIRST Annual Impact Report looks back at the 2024-2025 #FIRSTDIVE season through inspiring stories and data highlights.✌️❤️🤖 FIRST programs inspired over 853,000 youth robotics participants to explore life beneath the surface of the ocean, become curious and creative problem-solvers, and build skills as they worked together to create innovative solutions through robotics. Check it out: https://hubs.ly/Q03-L68W0 #morethanrobots
FIRST
Non-profit Organization Management
Manchester, NH 54,704 followers
FIRST is a global robotics community preparing young people for the future.
About us
FIRST was founded by inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities. Make a difference in thousands of students’ lives. Create an impact on the workforce of tomorrow. Become a member of our passionate employee base working to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education accessible to all students around the world.
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http://www.firstinspires.org
External link for FIRST
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester, NH
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Robotics Competitions for K-12, STEM related afterschool programs, Inspiration, Innovation, Hands-on learning, Coding, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, STEM, STEM Education, and youth-serving organization
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200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101, US
Employees at FIRST
Updates
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FIRST is currently accepting proposals for the 2026 FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems, Inc. conferences. Students, mentors, educators, coaches, volunteers, staff, and sponsors are welcome to submit a proposal before January 31. Selected presenters will be notified in late February. Apply now: https://hubs.ly/Q03-L1S80 #FIRSTChamp Questions? Reach out to championshipconferences@firstinspires.org.
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The energy at a FIRST event? Absolutely electric. And yes, mentors feel it too! Meet David Sell, IT Infrastructure Manager at Haas Automation and passionate FIRST mentor. Why does David mentor? Because nothing beats watching students light up as they show off what they built, programmed, and brought to life. It’s #MentoringMonth. Tag a mentor who makes it all possible! ✌️❤️🤖 #FIRSTVolunteers Gene Haas Foundation
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Looking for a fun way to celebrate the FIRST mentors in your life? 😎 Check out the FIRST Store for mentor pins, sweatshirts, hats, and new customizable backpacks as a great gift to honor the dedication of team mentors: https://hubs.ly/Q03_8yxK0 #MentoringMonth #FIRSTVolunteers
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What starts as a moment of ingenuity can often grow into something world changing. This Kid Inventors Day (January 17), we’re celebrating the power of young minds and the impact of building STEM skills early. Read how FIRST and FIRST Global teams are using their FIRST-gained skills to ignite change: https://hubs.ly/Q03-ZfJq0 #morethanrobots
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It’s #MentoringMonth and we’re celebrating the positive impact all our amazing mentors have on the FIRST community through a Mentor Swag Giveaway! For more details and to submit your entry, check out https://hubs.ly/Q03-CDNk0 #FIRSTVolunteers
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“I believe FIRST is changing the world by giving students the tools and experiences they need to work together and do great things. FIRST is making the world a better place.” - Mike Rudder, FIRST mentor Hear more about why Mike gives monthly to the FIRST mission and how you can support FIRST: https://hubs.ly/Q03rxmBx0 #FIRSTVolunteers
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On Saturday, we kicked off our archaeology-inspired season, #REBUILT presented by Gene Haas Foundation, as part of #FIRSTAGE presented by Qualcomm. Check out all the highly anticipated game details, animation, and additional season materials. We cannot wait to see how you and your team innovate this season! https://hubs.ly/Q03-sr-40 What are YOU most excited about this season??
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Today, we’re excited to introduce the next evolution of FIRST LEGO League with LEGO Education. Informed by feedback from educators, students and our trusted partners, the reimagined program introduces new LEGO technology and hardware, updated gameplay, and a more unified age-based structure designed for flexible use across any learning environment. As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting educators and students through meaningful, hands-on STEM learning experiences. To learn more about our program updates, visit https://hubs.ly/Q03-mxPS0
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We’re kicking off the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition #REBUILT presented by Haas season tomorrow, January 10 at 12PM ET. Tune in to join the celebration: https://hubs.ly/Q03-dXHR0 Thank you to the Gene Haas Foundation and #FIRSTAGE season presenting sponsor Qualcomm for their continued support of the FIRST mission and inspiring thousands of students around the world during our archaeology‑inspired season.