Frequently Asked Questions

The FIRST^® Tech Challenge season is September – January.

The average cost for a FIRST^® Tech Challenge team is $3,000.  On average, the team size is between 4-15 young people

The national FIRST^® Inspires website has great information here

https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc

You can also check out our Team Resources page here:

https://nmftc.org/team-resources/

You receive your invoice via email in October. You may choose to pay by check, purchase order, or credit card.  If you choose to pay by credit card please use the payment link on your invoice that was emailed to you.

Please talk to your school principal to see if the school has a team.  If your school does not have team encourage your principal to identify a teacher who would be willing to start a team and let them know that you would be willing to volunteer.  Please let your principal know that FIRST^® Inspires is a collaborative partnership with private industry professionals and educators to inspire young people toward STEM.

If you need help convincing your students school please contact us and we\’d be happy to assist in any way we can.

Also check out this link Starting a Team.

FIRST^® Tech Challenge team grant information can be found on the under the Team Resources