Four Wisconsin teams will compete at the 2026 Indiana Robotics Invitational, held July 16–18 at Lawrence Central High School. They are Team 930, the Mukwonago BEARs from Mukwonago; Team 1306, BadgerBOTS from Middleton; Team 1732, Hilltopper Robotics from Milwaukee; and Team 1792, Round Table Robotics from Oak Creek. More than 60 teams from around the world will take part in this family-friendly event, which is open to the public. Teams are invited after submitting an applicat

An important part of being sustainable year after year is raising enough money to support your team. Fundraising allows your team to develop both technically and as a program by providing sufficient funds to grow and expand your team.

Since the inception of FIRST®, millions of young people around the world have participated in FIRST programs, and each year thousands of students graduate high school and mark their transition from FIRST participant to FIRST alum. Over time, FIRST Alumni have come together to create a tight-knit community —rooted in a common experience —which spans the globe. Because of how formative students’ FIRST journeys are, alumni love to remain engaged with and committed to the mission

As part of recent changes to the FIRST Senior Mentor program, FIRST Wisconsin is saying thank you to two individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have helped shape our FIRST community for many years. Jane Blau and Emma Schuff have each played important roles in supporting teams, mentors, volunteers, educators, and partners across Wisconsin. Through advocacy, relationship-building, volunteer development, outreach, and countless conversations, they have helped stre

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Get ready to blast off and set course for the SHOUT Robotics Competition, a girls robotics tournament launching the next generation of innovators on October 17th, 2026!

T-minus 15 days to apply for a $2,500 scholarship opportunity! FIRST Wisconsin Alumni who are entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Year or currently attending a technical college are eligible to apply. Students must be a Wisconsin resident who participated in a high school FIRST team in Wisconsin and they must be attending a Wisconsin two- or four-year university or college.

Lights DOWN. Energy ALL THE WAY UP. Get ready for one of the most unique 2026 offseason events in Wisconsin… because this year, we’re turning the lights DOWN and the energy ALL THE WAY UP. This immersive synthwave-themed event transforms the competition field into a neon-lit arena where teams are encouraged to bring LEDs, glow effects, and creative robot lighting to stand out under the blacklights! Teams are HIGHLY encouraged to add UV-reactive materials, LEDs, glow effects,

Leviathans Robotics will be holding our third annual offseason competition, Leviathans Robotics Rampage LIVE ON STAGE at the Pablo Center, a performing arts center in Eau Claire, WI. This event would not be possible without our volunteers. We're in need of many different roles, from referees to field reset, and emcees to concessions. Without our wonderful volunteers, we would not be able to make our event a success. We appreciate everyone choosing to donate their time and exp

Get ready for another exciting summer of robotics competition - registration for MROC 2026 is officially open, and Team 930 would love to see your team there! Founded in 2022, the Mukwonago Robotics Offseason Competition (MROC) was created with the goal of becoming Wisconsin’s premier offseason event. MROC delivers a high-energy experience featuring tournament-level gameplay comparable to a FIRST Regional or District event while also creating opportunities for teams to learn,

3/19/2026: Important News from FIRST: LEGO Education Partnership Update FIRST has made a significant announcement today regarding the future of its partnership with LEGO Education. We are carefully reviewing the details and working to understand what this means for our teams, students, coaches and community. In the meantime, we advise that you pause before purchasing the new LEGO Education Computer Science & AI kits. ​ We encourage you to read the official press release dir

AndyMark, REV, and GoBILDA have published their 2026–27 Statter Bot resources. Use the links below to review each vendor’s offerings, and pre-order your team’s BIOBUZZ Field Kit and POLLEN so you’re ready for kickoff.

In BIOBUZZ™ presented by RTX, a new challenge releasing September 12, 2026, FIRST Tech Challenge teams will use engineering skills and amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world. BIOBUZZ is part of the FIRST® CANOPY™ season.

Founded in 2022, the Mukwonago Robotics Offseason Competition (MROC) pairs high-energy robot matches with the fun of the offseason. Inspired by Team 930’s goal of raising the competitive bar, MROC delivers tournament-level play comparable to a FIRST Regional. With educational workshops, team social events, and mentor matches, it’s a valuable experience for both rookies and veteran teams. Mukwonago High School, WEST GYM 605 W Veterans Way Mukwonago, WI 53149

Each January brings a new challenge for FIRST® Robotics Competition (ages 14-18 / grades 9-12) teams. Starting with a Kit of Parts, they design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game as part of a three-team alliance. In 360-degree learning guided by mentors, students learn engineering and problem-solving skills as they compete for awards, hone teamwork skills, raise funds to meet team goals, and advance appreciation for STEM in their communi

Financial Transparency FIRST Wisconsin is committed to transparency and accountability. The organization provides access to its most recent IRS Form 990 filings and annual reports, offering a clear view of how resources are managed in support of its mission to expand access to life-changing STEM programs across the state.

In 2023, a one-time adjustment was made to better align the organization’s fiscal year with its programmatic and operational calendar. This included a short-year return for part of 2023 and a transition to a new fiscal year cycle. As of mid-2023, FIRST Wisconsin’s fiscal year now runs from July 1 through June 30, with the first full fiscal year under this new structure covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This update ensures that financial reporting is more closely al

When FIRST Wisconsin was established in 2021, the organization initially set its tax year to follow the calendar year (January–December) to streamline the startup process. As a result, both the 2021 and 2022 financial filings reflect full calendar-year reporting.

FIRST Wisconsin is committed to transparency and accountability. The organization provides access to its most recent IRS Form 990 filings and annual reports, offering a clear view of how resources are managed in support of its mission to expand access to life-changing STEM programs across the state. When FIRST Wisconsin was established in 2021, the organization initially set its tax year to follow the calendar year (January–December) to streamline the startup process. As a r