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FIRST Brand & Marketing Hub

For more than 35 years, FIRST has built one of the most recognized brands in youth STEM education. Through award-winning campaigns, global partnerships, and community-driven storytelling, we connect people to new passions, inspire action, and help advance a mission that reaches millions around the world.  

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Our Gold Standard Approach

Connecting People to the Power of STEM

At FIRST, communications and storytelling are designed to do more than raise visibility and awareness. Our approach builds trust, strengthens communities, supports organizational growth, and creates opportunities for more young people to experience the power of STEM.

That purpose guides every story we share, partnership we build, and campaign we launch. Through strategic communications, we inspire students to join teams, guide new mentors and coaches, and help potential sponsors understand the value of investing in FIRST programs to further STEM opportunities. Our work is all about turning awareness and inspiration into action.

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Our Work

The Many Ways We Tell the FIRST Story

No two initiatives look exactly alike. Some campaigns are designed to expand awareness, others to deepen engagement, strengthen partnerships, and elevate our community's voices. Our versatility of storytelling approaches advances the FIRST mission and supports a greater global impact.  

Our Reach & Impact

Trusted by Global Brands, Powered by Proven Results

As the gold standard in youth robotics, FIRST combines unmatched reach, engagement, and brand leadership to deepen STEM impact across communities and audiences locally, regionally, and globally. 

4 M+ Parents, educators and community members reached annually
200 + Fortune 500 companies support FIRST
25 + Industry recognitions awarded since 2019
100 M+ Media impressions gained per year
Our Brand Resources for You

Explore Resources, Tell Your FIRST Story

Inspiring the next generation of innovators takes advocates, mentors, partners, and communities working together to tell their FIRST story and help advance the FIRST mission. Explore resources available for FIRST program delivery partners, sponsors, teams by clicking the tabs below.

PROGRAM DELIVERY PARTNERS

Start Strong as a FIRST Program Delivery Partner

Whether you're launching an event, recruiting teams, engaging sponsors, or growing awareness in your region, these resources are designed to help you strengthen outreach, maintain brand consistency, and tell compelling FIRST stories.

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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Grow Your Impact as a Sponsor of FIRST

Whether you're a current supporter or exploring ways to get involved with the global FIRST community, these resources provide insights, guidance, and examples of how organizations partner with FIRST to inspire young people, strengthen communities, and advance STEM education.

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TEAMS & COACHES

Get Your FIRST Team Ready for the Season

Whether you're crafting the perfect social post for your team or conducting outreach about FIRST in your community, these resources are designed to help you celebrate your achievements and share your impact with confidence.

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