FIRST Technology Challenge

Enter the FedEx Innovation Challenge to win big money and prizes! The 2016 FedEx Innovation Challenge , an interactive social-media competition, is back and this year will be open to all FRC and FTC teams in the US. The Innovation Challenge takes place from January 9 – February 21, 2016.   Part problem solving, part creative challenge , this fun and engaging competition will consist of math and science problems, scavenger hunt activities, and more. Best of all, it’s super easy to play. Participating teams are required to submit responses in the form of a photo using either Twitter or Instagram. All responses will be judged on the accuracy of the answer, creativity of the response and the level of team participation and spirit. Prizes:     $5,000 and a VIP experience trip to FIRST Championship     $3,000, a roboRIO controller and a Dell Alienware laptop     $1,000, a roboRIO controller and a Dell Alienware laptop All entries are submitted via Instagram...

Hashtags and robots and prizes – oh my! This year at FIRST Championships, there’s some new fun thrown into the mix for FRC and FTC teams. Your team can participate in the FedEx Innovation Challenge , an interactive competition that will take place Thursday, April 24 – Friday, April 25. The Innovation Challenge is open to teams competing in the 2014 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Championship and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship. A grand prize of $5,000 will be awarded to one FTC Team for use towards their future FIRST initiative! Part problem solving, part creative challenge, this fun and engaging competition will consist of math and science problems, scavenger hunt activities, photo ops, FedEx innovation trivia and more. Best of all, it’s easy to play! Participating teams are required to submit responses in the form of a photo using either Twitter or Instagram. All responses will be judged on the accuracy of the answer, creativity of the response and the level o...