ALERT
We are saddened to hear of Richard Anderson's passing. Richard started FIRST in Utah and Idaho, and was the very first Regional Director for both regions. His funeral will be this Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Idaho Falls, ID.
FIRST® Tech Challenge Utah
FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global robotics community preparing young people for the future. FIRST® provides life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world. Learn more by clicking the button below.
2026-27 FIRST® CANOPYTM Season
FIRST® Suite of Programs
FIRST® offers a suite of robotics programs for K-12 (ages 5-18): FIRST® Robotics Competition for grades 9-12 (ages 14 to 18); FIRST® Tech Challenge for grades 7-12 (ages 12 to 18); and FIRST® LEGO® League with divisions spanning grades K-8 (ages 5 to 14). Students can join any of our three programs based on age or grade level. Ages may vary by region. Each program can be facilitated in school or after-school.
FIRST® LEGO® League
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO® technology, helping today’s students, families, and educators build a better future together. FIRST LEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills and showcase what they learned.
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FIRST® Tech Challenge
FIRST® Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build robots to compete in a dynamic and exciting challenge released every September. Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.
FIRST® Robotics Competition
Each January brings a new challenge for FIRST® Robotics Competition teams. Starting with a Kit of Parts, they design, program, and build industrial-sized robots to play an action-packed game on a themed field as part of a three-team alliance. Students learn engineering and problem-solving skills as they compete for awards, create a team identity, raise funds, hone teamwork skills, and advance appreciation for STEM in their community.
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FIRST® Tech Challenge Utah Sponsors
Utah STEM Action Center
The Utah STEM Action Center is the official Program Delivery Organization of the FIRST® Tech Challenge program in Utah through an agreement with FIRST®.
