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Here's some updates and news from FIRST® Tech Challenge.
In this week's blast:
🤖 Get ready for DECODE™ presented by RTX Season Kickoff!
💲2025-2026 FIRST Tech Challenge Hardship Grant
Get ready for DECODE™ presented by RTX Season Kickoff!
The 2025-2026 FIRST Tech Challenge season kickoff is on Saturday, September 6, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Ready to dig in? Join the celebration and game reveal by:
👉 Signing up for a tune-in reminder so you don’t miss a second of the livestream on the FIRST Tech Challenge YouTube. 👉 Attend a kickoff event near you to join other teams and mentors for an in-person celebration. 👉 While you wait, download DECODE presented by RTX and FIRST® AGE™ presented by Qualcomm logos, social graphics, posters, and more.
Visit the Game & Season page for more details.
2025-2026 FIRST Tech Challenge Hardship Grant
Are you looking for extra funding support this year? The FIRST Tech Challenge Hardship Grant is back with some changes to its award process!
This year all FIRST® Tech Challenge Hardship Grant will be awarded through your Program Delivery Partner’s nominations!
Please review the grants page to learn more about the eligibility requirements for this grant and the next steps. If your team meets all of the eligibility requirements for this grant, you can use the Find Local Support page to contact your region’s Program Delivery Partner in order to be considered for this grant.
Please keep in mind that this grant is only available for teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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