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FIRST Tech Challenge BIOBUZZ 2026–27

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In person International; U.S. regional competitions Deadline not verified

Team-based robotics engineering and programming competition featuring the BIOBUZZ 2026–27 robotics game.

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Opportunity overview

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type: Competition
Academic field: Robotics / engineering
Format: In person
Location: International; U.S. regional competitions

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Eligibility & access

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Grades eligible: Ages 12–18 / grades 7–12
Citizenship: International teams supported; registration rules differ by country and local delivery partner.
Other requirements: Ages 12–18 / grades 7–12

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Application

Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.

Application requirements: See official source for application and region-specific rules. Regional registration varies

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Real cost breakdown

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Award amount: Not applicable
Program fee: $350 U.S. team registration; initial hardware/equipment and events additional
Other required costs: Robot/control build kits NOT included; FIRST estimates supporting materials at ~$1,500; region sets event fees. Optional 2027 FIRST Championship FTC registration $3,000 per team if qualifying.

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Hidden-cost reviewRobot/control build kits NOT included; FIRST estimates supporting materials at ~$1,500; region sets event fees. Optional 2027 FIRST Championship FTC registration $3,000 per team if qualifying.

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Program fee	Unknown	Unknown	$350 per U.S. team season registration; approx $1,500 estimated materials for a newly equipped team; local tournament/event charges extra Cost source
Housing	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded. Cost source
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Recorded cost subtotal: $0.009 required cost amounts remain unknown. This is not a complete total.Deposit: unknown. Shown separately to avoid counting a credited deposit twice.

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Hello,

I am interested in FIRST Tech Challenge BIOBUZZ 2026–27. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle?

1. What is the required application fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
2. What is the required program fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
3. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
4. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
5. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
6. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
7. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
8. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
9. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
10. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered?
11. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid?

Thank you.