Support the Next Generation of Innovators
FIRST Australia sponsors provide critical support such as event and team funding, valuable mentorship and talent, employee volunteerism, technology and equipment, and more. Explore our many opportunities.
Connect with our Development Team to discuss partnership opportunities.
Provide essential funding that sustain and grow FIRST Australia programs nationwide. Your support helps expand access to STEM education while strengthening program delivery, outreach, and long-term sustainability.
Organisational Support
Employee Engagement
Empower your staff to volunteer, mentor or judge competitions. FIRST provides meaningful opportunities for employees to develop leadership skills, strengthen teamwork, and engage with young people in inspiring ways.
Program Sponsorship
Support specific FIRST programs and events that align with your organisations goals. Sponsorship opportunities provide direct impact on student experiences while offering recognition, partnership visibility, and strategic engagement.
Scholarships & Internships
Invest in future talent by supporting scholarships or internship pathways for FIRST participants. Help remove barriers to education and create meaningful pathways for students to transition from school into tertiary study and industry careers.
Team Support
Sponsor or adopt a local FIRST team by assisting with registration fees, equipment, or resources. Team support directly empowers students to participate in hands-on STEM learning while strengthening your connection to community.
Mentoring Opportunities
Share industry expertise by mentoring student teams or supporting project development. Mentors help students build technical, problem-solving, and professional skills while forming meaningful relationships that inspire career pathways.
In-Kind Support
Provide goods or services such as equipment, venues, catering, technical expertise, marketing, or logistics. In-kind contributions strengthen program delivery and maximise the impact of every dollar invested in students.
Connect with Students
Build relationships with students through events, workshops, and industry engagement opportunities. FIRST provides early access to emerging talent while helping students explore career pathways and understand real-world industry applications.
Industry Experience Days
Host FIRST students at your workplace for site tours, hands-on activities, employee panels, or innovation workshops. Industry Experience Days connect young people with real STEM careers and build meaningful engagement with your team.
Our Impact
As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, FIRST aims to ensure its programs are having a lasting, positive impact on participants across all demographic groups.
2.2x
Participants are 2.2× more likely than peers to show increased interest in STEM at 9-year follow-up (108 months).
51%
51% of female alumni major in engineering or computer science, vs. only 16% of non-FIRST female peers
90%+
Over 90% of participants report gains in problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution.
61%
61% of FIRST alumni work in STEM fields early in their careers, compared to 44% of peers.
59%
59% of alumni choose engineering or computer science majors, compared to 24% of peers.
2x
FIRST alumni are twice as likely to volunteer in their communities, demonstrating strong civic engagement and leadership.
81%
Among alumni not in STEM jobs, 81% still plan to use STEM skills in their future careers, vs. 62% of peers.
1.9x
Participants are 1.9x more likely to develop a strong STEM identity - seeing themselves as a "science or technology person."
Sponsors and Partnerships
FIRST Australia exists thanks to the dedication, commitment and financial support of our sponsors. Through their generous donations, FIRST Robotics Canada is able to immerse our youth in an environment where science and technology are as celebrated as sports.
