FIRST in Texas

📍 San Antonio, United States🗓 Founded 2010👥 23 employees💰 Last funded Oct 2016
The FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports FIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low-income and underrepresented students. FIRST® participants are significantly more likely to attend college, major in science or engineering, and be outstanding future employees and citizens. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST®, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce. WHO WE ARE With guidance and oversight provided by the FIRST® in Texas Board, we disperse hundreds of thousands of dollars in team grants each year. FIRST® in Texas works closely with FIRST®, which inspires young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation and foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. MISSION FIRST® in Texas’ mission is to increase access to FIRST® programs in Texas. Our vision is that every Texas student has the opportunity to participate in FIRST®Robotics!
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in FIRST in Texas?
FIRST in Texas has 1 investors on record on gritt.io and 1 late-stage investors.
When did FIRST in Texas last raise funding?
The most recent investment in FIRST in Texas recorded on gritt.io was in October 2016.
When was FIRST in Texas founded?
FIRST in Texas was founded in 2010.
What industry is FIRST in Texas in?
FIRST in Texas operates in Non-profit Organizations. Find similar Non-profit Organizations investors on gritt.io.
Where is FIRST in Texas based?
FIRST in Texas is headquartered in San Antonio, United States.