Projects - HANDS on TECHNOLOGY - Passion for STEM since 2002

Mitmachen, Lernen, Gestalten mit FIRST LEGO League

Since our foundation, we have relied on a proven success: FIRST LEGO League. The international education program by FIRST and LEGO inspires children and young people aged 4 to 16 around the world to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a playful, hands-on, and globally recognized way.

Through age-appropriate formats, participants learn to research, design, and program. They develop their own solutions to exciting annual themes such as energy, urban development, or the environment – discovering how technology and creativity work hand in hand.

FIRST LEGO League brings together everything that matters to us as an organization: teamwork, technical understanding, independent thinking, and enthusiasm for discovery. Since 2001, we have reached more than 180,000 children and young people across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The Future Edition is coming: Together into the next generation of the program

To make learning with robotics and coding even more accessible and future-ready, our main project, FIRST LEGO League, is evolving. With the Future Edition, officially unveiled by FIRST and LEGO Education on January 12, 2026, a new chapter of the program is beginning worldwide.

Over the coming two years, the Future Edition and the Founders Edition will run in parallel. We look forward to shaping this exciting transformation together with the community and will keep you informed in the weeks ahead.

The Founders Edition is the proven program using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ technology. It can be used through the 2027/28 season and is particularly suited for existing structures as well as for running learning offerings.

FIRST LEGO League Explore

This program offers children aged 6 to 10 years a playful introduction to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The focus is on building, exploring, and presenting ideas together around a seasonal theme.

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FIRST LEGO League Challenge

This program is designed for 9- to 16-year-olds who want to engage with robotics, coding, and complex challenges. Participants develop robotics solutions, work on research projects, and showcase their skills.

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The Future Edition launches from the 2026/27 season and represents the next generation of FIRST LEGO League. It is based on LEGO® Education Computer Science AI, is well-suited for classroom use, and will become the unified program starting from the 2028/29 season.

FIRST LEGO League Future Edition 5+

This program offers children from 5 years old a modern introduction to STEM. It is especially suited for learning environments with larger groups and allows all children to take on active roles.

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FIRST LEGO League Future Edition 8+

This program is designed for children and young people from 8 years old who want to deepen their skills in robotics, coding, and problem-solving. It combines technical challenges with new gameplay mechanics.

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Further Reference Projects

In addition to the FIRST LEGO League, we have implemented numerous other projects and initiatives over the past 20 years to inspire young people to engage with STEM.

These include technology and robotics competitions for young people at the national and international levels, hands-on workshops and educational series, presentations at trade fairs, as well as seminars and training sessions for leaders in cooperation with partner institutions.

Our many years of experience show that practical learning opportunities, early experimentation, and creative challenges motivate children and young people in a lasting way.

Open Championships

2011, 2012 & 2018: Host of the FIRST LEGO League Open Championships with over 800 participants from more than 30 countries

Executive Workshop

2024: OTIS Leadership Workshop. Participants built and programmed LEGO robots and completed a final challenge. The collaboration resulted in new initiatives to support FIRST LEGO League teams.

CSR & Corporate Volunteering

Ongoing: With partners such as John Deere, Sage, and Novelis, we support numerous teams and regional projects. These collaborations combine CSR initiatives, employee engagement, and STEM promotion. Current fundings.

Workshops with VDI-Garage

2025: In cooperation with VDI-GaraGe, we offered hands-on multi-part training sessions for the FIRST LEGO League in Leipzig.

FIRST Tech Challenge

2013–2016: Planning and implementation of the robotics competition FIRST Tech Challenge for students aged 14 to 18. A total of 450 young people built and programmed robust robots that completed tasks in an arena.

World Robot Olympiad

2008–2011: Planning and implementation of the robotics competition World Robot Olympiad in cooperation with partners. At these annual events, children and young people solved various challenges with their robots.

RoboCup Junior Berlin

2011–2023: Annual organization of the RoboCup Junior Regional Competition Berlin in cooperation with Siemens. Over the years, more than 2,300 children participated in the categories Rescue, Dance, and Soccer.

Workshop Week @IFA House of Robots

2023: At the "House of Robots" during the International Radio Exhibition (IFA) in Berlin, we offered robot programming workshops together with FIRST LEGO League teams and volunteers. Five days full of robotics excitement for young and old alike.

Robot Summer School

2023: 81 students from Leipzig experienced 10 days full of robotics, building, programming, and mini-challenges at the Robot Summer School during the summer holidays. This free summer program was made possible with the support of the Amazon Community Fund.

We have many years of expertise in educational program management, event organization, CSR, partnerships, and volunteering. We are happy to share this knowledge and our enthusiasm as speakers in workshops, lectures, and panel discussions.

If you have questions or ideas for joint projects, feel free to reach out to us!

We see ourselves as enablers: wherever our mission and goals align. We are open to new collaborations, partnerships, and creative project ideas that inspire children and young people to get excited about STEM.

Support

You are welcome to support us with a monetary donation.

Partnering for education and innovation! We cooperate with companies, foundations and ministries.