Hi , 

Here's some updates and news from FIRST^® Tech Challenge.

In this week's blast: 

🌊 Celebrate Kickoff with a Splash!

🤖 2024-2025 FIRST Tech Challenge New Team Hardship Grant

Celebrate Kickoff with a Splash! 
Ready to dive in? The launch of the 2024-2025 FIRST Tech Challenge INTO THE DEEP^SM presented by RTX season is Saturday, September 7. Start your search now for a kickoff event near you to join other teams and mentors for an in-person celebration or sign up for a tune-in reminder so you don’t miss a second of the kickoff celebration and game reveal on the FIRST Tech Challenge YouTube, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on September 7.

Visit the Game & Season page for more details. And while you wait, download INTO THE DEEP and FIRST DIVE^SM presented by Qualcomm logos, virtual backgrounds, posters, and more.

2024-2025 FIRST Tech Challenge New Team Hardship Grant  
The 2024-2025 FIRST  Tech Challenge New Team Hardship Grant is now live. Awarded new teams will receive a one-time $750 grant which can be used towards FIRST Tech Challenge season registration and products exclusively the FIRST Tech Challenge Storefront. Please keep in mind that only new FIRST Tech Challenge teams in USA, Mexico, Canada, or USA Military APO may receive this grant and must fit the eligibility requirements stated on the grant page. The next grant cycle ends September 17!