New Team Registration 2026-27



The programme is open to DfE registered schools, and at the Charity's discretion youth or community groups. If you are neither of these and still wish to participate, please email teams@firstuk.org to discuss options.

Select the one that best describes your institution.








Contact Details


The adult responsible for delivering FIRST Tech Challenge within your organisation.






Please provide a mobile number for safeguarding purposes and handy SMS reminders 




Limited to your org name, address, first name and email only. This helps teams collaborate locally.


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




Financial Support

We're on a mission to make education and careers in Engineering and Tech accessible to all. We have a limited number of bursaries covering the cost of reusable robotics kits and provision. Bursaries are available to non-fee paying institutions. Please refer to our financial support page and targeting criteria.


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400 words max. You might discuss the specific needs of your young people, proposed composition of team(ages, demographic, backgrounds), how much time you will invest in the programme, how you will deliver (in timetable, extra-curricular, blended etc), who might be supporting you (other staff, parents, industry partners etc). 

400 words max.

Confirmation


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 £199 (including VAT).

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

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VAT inclusive. This field calculates the total commitment fees for all teams for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

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Please confirm details to enable us to invoice.