Program Stats
- 130,000+ Canadian students participating (2011-2022)
- 1.5M+ Mentor hours (2011-2022)
- $250,000+ Canadian Scholarships
A Global Organization
- 3,700+ official FIRST events
- 106 countries with FIRST presence
- 316,000+ volunteer, mentor, and educator roles
- 28 million+ volunteer, mentor, and educator hours
Bringing Brock to the World
- Global visibility and exposure
- Reinforce Brock’s position as a STEM and Innovation leader
- Media and Public Relations
- Campus Showcase
- Promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Industry and Community Relationships
Event Highlights
- Olympic style Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- Team & Volunteer Socials
- Robot Competitions
Who can we expect to attend
- 1,500+ global student competitors
- 2,000+ spectators and supporters
- 200+ volunteers
- 30+ countries represented
Purpose, Mission, Vision
Purpose
FIRST exists to prepare the young people of today for the world tomorrow.
Mission
The mission of FIRST is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.
Vision
The Vision of FIRST Canada is to transform Canada by creating a culture where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.