About Us


Welcome to the official website of FIRST Global Challenge Team Ukraine! We are a team of talented students who are excited to represent Ukraine in the FIRST Global Challenge 2024 in Athens. This prestigious international competition brings together teams from over 190 countries to design, build, and operate robots that compete in a series of challenges.

Despite not being the largest team, we have full confidence in our ability to perform well in the competition. As the sole representatives of our country, we are honored to showcase Ukraine's determination and talent. Our ultimate goal is to bring home a victory and demonstrate our country's immense potential in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

At FIRST Global, our team will compete against other teams from around the world, using innovative thinking, problem-solving skills, and cutting-edge technology to overcome challenges and win the competition. The experience of designing and building a robot, working collaboratively as a team, and competing on an international stage will be a valuable and unforgettable experience for all of us.

Our participation in the FIRST Global Challenge also presents an exciting opportunity for investors and sponsors to invest in Ukraine's STEM education and support the next generation of STEM leaders. By supporting our team, you can help promote STEM education in Ukraine and inspire young people to pursue careers in these fields.

Thank you for your interest in FIRST Global Challenge Team Ukraine. We look forward to sharing our journey with you and representing our country to the best of our abilities!

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Our Latest News



Our Achievements.

FIRST Global Challenge 2017

Rank: 19 out of 163

FIRST Global Challenge 2017

Our first major international success, establishing Ukraine as a competitive force in global robotics.

FIRST Global Challenge 2018

Rank: 17 out of 189

FIRST Global Challenge 2018

Continued excellence with improved performance among even more competing nations.

FIRST Global Challenge 2019

Rank: 10 out of 191

FIRST Global Challenge 2019

Breaking into the top 10 globally, showcasing Ukrainian innovation and teamwork.

Safety Award 2019

Safety Award

FIRST Global Challenge 2019

Recognized for exceptional safety practices and team protocols during competition.

FIRST Global Challenge 2022

Rank: 17 out of 179

FIRST Global Challenge 2022

Strong comeback performance in Geneva after global challenges.

Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli Award

Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli Award

FIRST Global Challenge 2022

Prestigious recognition for outstanding STEM education advocacy and team spirit.

Social Media Challenge Award

Social Media Challenge Award

FIRST Global Challenge 2022

Excellence in digital engagement and promoting robotics education online.

Safety Award 2022

Safety Award

FIRST Global Challenge 2022

Second safety recognition, highlighting our consistent commitment to safe practices.

FIRST Global RoboCo Challenge 2023

Rank: 7 out of 44

FIRST Global RoboCo Challenge 2023

Exceptional performance in virtual robotics competition.

Most Elegantly Engineered Robot

Gold Medal: Most Elegantly Engineered Robot

FIRST Global RoboCo Challenge 2023

Top recognition for innovative design and engineering excellence.



Our Team


Ihor

Ihor

Team member

He is 15 years old and attends Kyiv's Natural Science Lyceum No145. He's been interested in robotics for 6 years and joined Team Ukraine to solve intriguing challenges, gain new experiences, and have fun with his teammates.

Timofiy

Timofiy

Rookie member

He is 15 years old and attends Kyiv's Natural Science Lyceum No145. He has been involved in programming and robotics for a long time. Also has several creative hobbies: piano and guitar, composition.

Hlib

Hlib

Rookie member

He is 15 years old and attends Kyiv's School-Gymnasium No240. His interests include music, computer games, and Lego. He learned about FIRST Global from Ihor, who used to work with robots and is now a part of the team.

Vlad

Vlad

Rookie member

He is 15 years old and attends school in Kyiv. Lego, computer games, and painting are among his interests. He discovered FIRST Global through our mentor and is now a part of the team.

Roman

Roman

Rookie member

He is 16 and studying in school 277. He is interested in Data Science and applied radio electronics. He is now interested in developing Ukrainian robotics and is going to do everything necessary to popularize it.

Yuliia

Yuliia

Mentor

She had a lifelong fascination with computers, which led her to earn a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics from the National Technical University of Ukraine. She took part in the FIRST Global Challenge because robotics is her true interest.

Maryna

Maryna

Mentor

She works as a lecturer at the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture and as a coach for children's robotics teams. She wants to assist the team in preparing for FIRST Global this year.

Contact Us


Phone: +380638722516

Email: ukraine.fgc@gmail.com