Become a Champion Organisaton
Lead the charge in your local community and support a new generation of STEM innovators
Build more than robots in your region
Our Champion Organisations are schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations acting as beacons of robotics education and ambassadors for FIRST Tech Challenge UK.
They form the cornerstone of our national hub network by:
- Fostering community – hosting meet-ups and collaboration
- Raising awareness – with schools, parents and local businesses
- Hosting events – including practices and a qualifying tournament
- Supporting training – for teachers and mentors
- Sharing knowledge – buddying with local teams
“Being a Champion Org for FIRST Tech Challenge UK helps us show our wider community that we’re more than just about exams, and in our own context we’re getting much higher engagement of girls picking tech and computing beyond Key Stage 3.”
Toby Osborne, Assistant Headteacher and Curriculum Lead, Bournemouth School for Girls
The Champion Org package
To support championing a global robotics education programme, you’ll receive:
- A FIRST Tech Challenge game field worth £2,000
- A £1,000 STEM grant for your organisation
- Waivered commitment fee for FIRST Tech Challenge UK
- Training and support to own your role
- Status as More Than Robots Champion Org
Get in touch
Schedule a quick call with us to share your ambitions as an ace Champion Org, bounce around ideas and check the Champ Org cloak fits.
Onboarding
We’ll connect you with other Champion Orgs, provide training to smash your role, deliver your game field and get you ready to roll.
Support
As a Champion Org, you’ll raise awareness, support teams locally, host a scrimmage in December and get ready for your March tournament.
“If you are thinking about becoming a Champion Organisation, or even setting up your very own FIRST Tech Challenge club, I would highly recommend it! I chose FIRST Tech Challenge ten years ago and have loved every moment of it.”
James Rhee, Director of Learning, Harris Academy Sutton
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