More than resources

Your one-stop shop for resources to support your FIRST Tech Challenge UK journey.

Take charge of your learning

Everyone starts somewhere, and learning about all the different areas of the programme is part of the adventure!

Explore our resources below to find support relevant to your role in the programme and areas of interest.

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Makerspace

FIRST UK’s learning management platform. Our resources are being mapped to the Universal Skills Framework 2.0.

FIRST Inspires

FIRST’s official resource library with guides on different areas of the challenge, including robot building, fundraising and team management.

Game and season materials

Find the game’s competition manual and other season-specific resources.

Educational resources mapped to essential skills

Makerspace is home to guides, checklists, videos and helpful links to understand different areas of the programme. From iterative design to getting started with coding, our resources are being mapped to the Universal Skills Framework 2.0 so you and your team understand where you’re developing.

Kick-start your season

Put your team on the route to success with our onboarding guide.

Learn about the different areas of the challenge, how to build a team, champion inclusion and take charge of your journey.

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External resources

Find more support on these community-created platforms.

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Kit contents

Your kit includes over 1400 parts to help you bring your ideas to life. Check out the visual parts list for your robotics kit to learn what’s what.

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Where to buy parts

Be cautious of mixing parts from different suppliers, as they may not fit together perfectly.

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Connect with the community

FIRST Tech Challenge is a global programme spanning over 30 countries. Make the most of your international community!

FIRST Inspires Game Q&A

Ask questions related to the season’s game and its rules.

FIRST Inspires FTC Forum

Ask questions about how the challenge works and interact with global teams.

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Here to support you

You’re never alone in FIRST Tech Challenge UK. Every team is matched with a local Champion Organisation and HQ Hub Coordinator, and is able to apply for a mentor.

Champion Organisations

Your Champion Organisation is your community contact for support throughout the season. They’ve done all of this before!

Champion Organisations will typically be the host of your events too.

Industry mentors

The challenge is powered by industry volunteers, who we like to call Game Changers. You’ll spot them in blue T-shirts at our events and throughout the season, many of them donate their time to support teams with various aspects of the challenge.

HQ Hub Coordinator

Paige, Toni, Liv and Lizzie are your go-tos for any administrative queries. Psst, we’re not all that techy so head to your Champion Organisation Ambassador for any of that.