Sponsors
We are thankful for our donors and sponsors—we wouldn’t be here without your help!
Who is Edina Robotics Foundation?
Edina Robotics Foundation (ERF) is a 501c(3) organization founded to promote student involvement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Edina Public Schools. ERF provides direct financial support to FIRST Robotics Team 1816, The Green Machine, as well as typically 4-10 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams. The foundation helps create opportunities for students to learn, compete, and share STEM with their communities.
How can you help?
Your donations go to help our team build not just a robot, but future engineers, innovators, and leaders. Every contribution helps students gain hands-on experience in STEM, learn project management, and engage with their community.
Where does your money go?
Your money goes directly into building a competitive robot and keeping the team running. Robot parts and tools can cost between $10-20k per season, tournament fees are around $10k, and an additional $50-100k is needed for outreach events, travel, and scholarships for students who otherwise cannot afford this program.
A successful team takes creativity and dedication, but also requires funding throughout the season. We greatly appreciate your donations and sponsorships to help cover these costs.
Interested in supporting Edina Robotics? Please contact us for more information.