FIRST® Robotics Competition Sponsorship

FIRST® Inspires designs, develops and delivers program-based learning. True to its name FIRST both inspires students interests in science and technology and provides hands-on learning so students can develop the essential job skills that will be required of the next generation, while having fun at the same time.

As a proud sponsor of FIRST, Siemens is pleased and excited to support FIRST and provide all teams with access to:

  • Solid Edge® 3D CAD software free of charge
  • New learning tutorials for FIRST Robotics
  • Solid Edge certification, and
  • Sponsorship funding for qualifying teams

Check out all the resources below to ensure your success in FIRST Robotics this season.

Free Solid Edge software for students

From elementary school students to college age, homeschoolers, self-learners and afterschool club members, the Solid Edge Student Edition is the same software used by professionals—free to any active learner.

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Free PADS Professional for Students

Our PADS Professional software for students is the same proven electronics solution used by some of the biggest names in technology for printed circuit board (PCB) schematic design and layout creation. The student edition provides aspiring engineers and innovators all the same capabilities as well as lots of guided tutorials and how-to videos to help new users get up to speed.

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Apply for funding

Having the right tools and financial support is critical to team success. To help as many teams as we can, we grant $1,000 sponsorships to teams that meet the eligibility requirements below!

But don’t delay, applications for sponsorship are approved on a first-come, first-served basis!

Eligibility requirements:

  • Must have a Siemens mentor, coach or family member on the team (one application per team)
  • Download and explore Siemens software, i.e., Solid Edge 3D Design
  • Participation in Siemens/FIRST Robotics reference program

* If you are under the age of 16, you are required to have an adult mentor associated with your team complete the application.

Applications are currently closed. Please check back soon for updates.

Students

Overview

Solid Edge Certification

Be sure to explore Solid Edge Training for Beginners to prepare for Solid Edge certification and validate your skills. Your FIRST voucher book includes a promotional code for FIRST participants to take the online certification exam free of charge so you can receive an industry recognized certification that can enhance your future career.

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