Organisation Details

Organisation type

SchoolYouth or community groupThe programme is open to DfE registered schools, and nationally recognised youth or community groups. If you are neither of these and still wish to participate, please email teams@firstuk.org to discuss options.

What type of school is it?

Select the one that best describes your institution.

Organisation name

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Contact Details

Primary contact (Team Lead)

The adult responsible for delivering FIRST Tech Challenge UK within the organisation – typically a teacher, classroom assistant or group leader.

First name

Surname

First name pronunciation

Let us know the best way to pronounce the Team Lead's name.

What are your preferred pronouns?

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Phone

The best number to reach you on - preferably mobile for events.

Email address

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Do you give us permission to share limited contact details with other participating team leads?

YesNoJust your org name and address, your first name and email. This helps teams network and collaborate locally.

SLT contact (Sponsor)

You must have the consent of a Headteacher or member of the organisation's Senior Leadership Team in order to participate in FIRST Tech Challenge. We will only contact them in case of emergencies.

First name

Surname

Job title / role

Email address

Team Details

Your team(s) may not be formed yet, but complete this section with as many details as you know.

Which year groups do you intend to open participation to?

Year 7Year 8Year 9Year 10Year 11Year 12Year 13Cross-year group teams enhance peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities, particularly in support of year 7 students.

How do you intend to deliver the programme?

If multiple, select the most frequent.

Would your team be interested in receiving an external industry mentor?

YesNo, we already have a mentorNo, we don't want supportMentors bring technical expertise and knowledge of the workplace and STEM careers. They would ideally engage with the team weekly in person or remotely. Teams can have more than one mentor.

Team count

This hidden field is being used to calculate the commitment fees on the final page.

Total number of teams

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Financial Support

We're on a mission to make STEM accessible to all. Thanks to our generous supporters, we have a number of robotic kit bursaries for eligible teams. Bursaries are only available to non-fee paying institutions. For more information on eligibility criteria and conditions, please refer to our financial support page.

How to meet our targeting criteria

We ask you to meet the baseline and primary requirements to be considered for a provision bursary. These are deliberately flexible as you know your student's needs best and we know needs vary greatly. Please ensure you demonstrate how you will meet this criteria in your application for financial support.

Baseline requirements

You must intend to garner participation from one of these criteria:

Young people in low-income households or neighbourhoods (determined by % free school meals, Education Investment Area proximity, Indices of Multiple Deprivation)
Young people who do not have a developed interest in STEM subjects
Young people who are underrepresented in STEM

Primary requirements

You will strive to ensure at least 50% of your team comprises of young people who:

Identify as girls or non-binary
Are from underrepresented groups (e.g. BAME)
Are neurodiverse or have special educational needs (SEND)
Would be first in family to university
Are at risk of becoming NEET, or who demonstrate poor attendance, low educational engagement and attainment

Are you applying for financial support?

YesNoSee Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions.

Bursary Conditions

I have read and agree to the Bursary Award Conditions.

Please select the baseline criteria you commit to:

Young people in low-income households or neighbourhoods (determined by % free school meals, Education Investment Area proximity, Indices of Multiple Deprivation)Young people who do not have a developed interest in STEM subjectsYoung people who are underrepresented in STEM

Please select the types of young people you will ensure at least 50% of your team comprises of:

Identify as girls or non-binaryAre from underrepresented groups (e.g. BAME)Are neurodiverse or have special educational needs (SEND)Would be first in family to universityAre at risk of becoming NEET, or who demonstrate poor attendance, low educational engagement and attainment

Tell us how you will target and retain engagement from the young people you have outlined above.

200 words max.

Tell us what support mechanisms you will put in place to help achieve your bursary aims outlined above.

200 words max. Please consider the staff, additional supportive students, departments, local community/industry connections and adaptations you will involve to ensure you have a supportive infrastructure in place.

Tell us why your organisation should be supported and the impact this opportunity may have.

In addition to making STEM more accessible – by supporting organisations which serve disadvantaged or underrepresented communities, we are also keen to drive a broader inclusion and diversity agenda in line with our targeting criteria and EDI pledge. Please share how delivery of FIRST Tech Challenge in your organisation may be targeted at cohorts less represented in STEM. Limit 500 words.

Confirmation

Participation costs

The commitment fee of £399 (including VAT) provides a team of up to 15 students with access to curriculum mapped content, online resources, game elements for the new season's challenge, free entry to local practices, a regional tournament and the UK Championship (if applicable).

Additional teams are charged at £149 (including VAT).

Robotics kits for teams not in receipt of a bursary are chargeable at £1,200 (including VAT).

Commitment fee(s)

VAT inclusive. This field calculates the total commitment fees for all teams for the 2025-26 season.

Kit fee

VAT inclusive. This applies to teams that are purchasing a new kit, and does not include the commitment fee. Kits are reusable year on year.

Total fees

Invoice details

Please confirm your financial contact information for invoicing. (Invoices are only issued after relevant financial support decisions have been made)

Purchase order number (if applicable)

Email address to issue invoice to

Are the billing details the same as the organisation details?

YesNo

Invoice address

Name to appear on invoice

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Other information

Were you referred by a participating team?

YesNo

Please select the team organisation that referred you.

Did you attend a FIRST UK event during the 2024-25 season?

YesNo

If you attended an Qualifying Tournament event and qualify for financial support, please ensure you complete the financial support application on page 4 to be eligible.

Select which event you attended.

Would your venue be interested in hosting a Scrimmage or Qualifying Tournament for teams in your region?

YesNoWe are trying to gauge options for local venues that can hold 200-300 people. This is not a commitment to host.

Conditions of Entry

I agree to the Conditions of Entry.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

I will support the EDI Pledge.

Code of Conduct

I will ensure our team(s) treat the FIRST community with utmost respect and celebrate each other's achievements (Gracious Professionalism) on and off the game field.

Privacy

I have understood the Privacy Policy.

Safeguarding

I have understood the Safeguarding Policy.

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