Support the Next Generation of Innovators
FIRST Australia sponsors provide critical support such as event and team funding, valuable mentorship and talent, employee volunteerism, technology and equipment, and more. Explore our many opportunities.
Connect with our Sponsorship Team to discuss partnership opportunities.
Provide essential funding that sustain and grow FIRST Australia programs nationwide. Your support helps expand access to STEM education while strengthening program delivery, outreach, and long-term sustainability.
Organisational Support
Employee Engagement
Empower your staff to volunteer, mentor or judge competitions. FIRST provides meaningful opportunities for employees to develop leadership skills, strengthen teamwork, and engage with young people in inspiring ways.
Program Sponsorship
Support specific FIRST programs and events that align with your organisations goals. Sponsorship opportunities provide direct impact on student experiences while offering recognition, partnership visibility, and strategic engagement.
Scholarships & Internships
Invest in future talent by supporting scholarships or internship pathways for FIRST participants. Help remove barriers to education and create meaningful pathways for students to transition from school into tertiary study and industry careers.
Team Support
Sponsor or adopt a local FIRST team by assisting with registration fees, equipment, or resources. Team support directly empowers students to participate in hands-on STEM learning while strengthening your connection to community.
Mentoring Opportunities
Share industry expertise by mentoring student teams or supporting project development. Mentors help students build technical, problem-solving, and professional skills while forming meaningful relationships that inspire career pathways.
In-Kind Support
Provide goods or services such as equipment, venues, catering, technical expertise, marketing, or logistics. In-kind contributions strengthen program delivery and maximise the impact of every dollar invested in students.
Connect with Students
Build relationships with students through events, workshops, and industry engagement opportunities. FIRST provides early access to emerging talent while helping students explore career pathways and understand real-world industry applications.
Industry Experience Days
Host FIRST students at your workplace for site tours, hands-on activities, employee panels, or innovation workshops. Industry Experience Days connect young people with real STEM careers and build meaningful engagement with your team.
Our Impact
As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, FIRST aims to ensure its programs are having a lasting, positive impact on participants across all demographic groups. Your support of FIRST Australia helps inspire young minds, nurture creativity, and build the confidence and skills students need to become tomorrow’s innovators and leaders.
2.2x
Participants are 2.2× more likely than peers to show increased interest in STEM at 9-year follow-up (108 months).
51%
51% of female alumni major in engineering or computer science, vs. only 16% of non-FIRST female peers
10,000+
Over 10,000 students aged 5–16 participated in FIRST LEGO League programs during the 2025–2026 UNEARTHED season.
90%+
Over 90% of participants report gains in problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution.
61%
61% of FIRST alumni work in STEM fields early in their careers, compared to 44% of peers.
1500+
Over 1,500 students aged 12–18 participated in
FIRST Tech Challenge during the 2025–2026 DECODE season.
59%
59% of alumni choose engineering or computer science majors, compared to 24% of peers.
2x
FIRST alumni are twice as likely to volunteer in their communities, demonstrating strong civic engagement and leadership.
1100+
Over 1,100 students aged 14–18 participated in
FIRST Robotics Competition during the 2025–2026 REBUILT season.
81%
Among alumni not in STEM jobs, 81% still plan to use STEM skills in their future careers, vs. 62% of peers.
83%
83% of FIRST alumni declare a STEM major by their fourth year of university, compared to 64% of peers.
3000+
We have over 3,000 volunteers, coaches and educators supporting the delivery of our programs nationwide.
Our Impact
Behind every FIRST Australia robotics team is a young person with a story. These journeys reflect the real impact of FIRST - building confidence, developing technical and interpersonal skills, and opening pathways to future study and careers. The stories below highlight just a few of the many students whose lives have been shaped through their experience with FIRST, demonstrating how participation can influence both personal growth and future direction.
Logan’s journey with FIRST began as a young spectator, inspired by watching his brother compete. What started as curiosity quickly grew into something much bigger. As a student, Logan describes himself as shy and unsure. Through FIRST, he found confidence, purpose, and a sense of belonging. Over time, he grew into someone who could lead, present, and support others, developing not just technical skills, but belief in himself.
Logan
Today, Logan is studying Mechatronics Engineering at Macquarie University, driven by a clear goal to become an engineer. The FIRST Scholarship has helped ease financial pressure, allowing him to focus on his studies and future. Looking back, it’s not just the competitions that stand out for Logan, but the friendships, the shared moments, and the joy of being part of something bigger. For Logan, FIRST wasn’t just a program, it was the experience that helped shape who he is today.
Sponsors and Partnerships
FIRST Australia exists thanks to the dedication, commitment and financial support of our sponsors. Through their generous donations, FIRST Robotics Canada is able to immerse our youth in an environment where science and technology are as celebrated as sports.
