FIRST Global Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Hampshire, United States51-200 Employees
FIRST Global is a non-profit organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, that organizes an annual international robotics competition to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among youths worldwide. The competition employs an Olympic-style format, inviting a team from every nation to participate in a global event that fosters collaboration across backgrounds, languages, and cultures. The program provides a framework that connects high school students through hands-on robotics activities to illustrate the relevance and potential of STEM education. As a mid-sized nonprofit, it coordinates international robotics events and related activities within the education space. Recent developments include participation in global challenges in 2025, where the organization earned awards at the World Championship such as the Engineering Inspiration Award and the Team Spirit Award, and a 2026 collaboration with the Yoshihiro Uchida Legacy Foundation to pilot a STEM program.