Help Team Z.I.P Ties Reach World Stage

Hi! We’re team Z.I.P Ties (team #16290), a group of 10 dedicated middle and high schoolers from 3 different schools with a passion for robotics. After countless hours of designing, programming, and testing, we’ve earned a spot at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, in Houston, and we need your help to get there.

What is FTC?

The FIRST Tech Challenge is an exciting robotics competition where teams design, build, and program robots to compete in a challenging game. Teams also engage in various activities to share their knowledge and promote STEM.

Our Journey

We’ve put in the work, and it’s paying off:

2nd place Inspire Award at the Florida State Competition

50+ community events, connecting with more than 3,000 people

The Challenge Ahead

Our next big hurdle is getting to Houston. We’re aiming to raise $15,000 to cover the tour team's travel, accommodation, and competition expenses. As a community-based group, we rely on the support of people like you to make this happen.

Why Your Support Matters

By contributing, you’re not just sending us to a competition. You’re:

Helping us represent our community on a global stage

Supporting the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers

Inspiring more young people to get involved in STEM

Allowing us to use innovative technology to create an efficient robot.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us achieve our goal. We’re grateful for any support you can offer.

Thank you for believing in team Z.I.P Ties and the power of young minds in robotics!

Let’s show the world what we can do!