Celebrating Aramco’s Multi-Year Support: Empowering Growth, Innovation, and Access

San Antonio, Texas – At FIRST in Texas, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change, and we are thrilled to celebrate the multi-year financial commitment from our valued sponsor, Aramco. Their support is playing a critical role in helping us build a strong foundation for the future by investing in the essential infrastructure of our three flagship programs: FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and FIRST LEGO League (FLL) in Texas.

Investing in Our Future

With Aramco’s generous contributions, we are able to make critical purchases that directly enhance the quality of the programs we offer. These investments include:

• Additional FIRST Robotics Competition field: As our events and teams continue to grow, having access to another field ensures we can expand and host more events, enabling more students to experience the excitement and innovation of FRC.
• Technology for FIRST Tech Challenge events: This support enables us to stay ahead of the curve, equipping our event hosts with the technology needed to host engaging events.
• Purchasing of portable FIRST LEGO League competition tables: By acquiring portable tables, we can bring the FIRST LEGO League experience to more rural students and communities.

A Commitment to Accessibility and Growth

This partnership with Aramco is about much more than equipment—it’s about building a sustainable future for STEM education. With their investment, we are breaking down barriers that have historically limited participation, creating more access and opportunities for students, educators, and teams across the state. The ability to scale our programs through additional resources means more students can be introduced to the world of robotics, engineering, and technology, regardless of geographic or financial limitations.

By focusing on infrastructure, Aramco is helping us pave the way for long-term growth and expanded delivery of events. Their contribution ensures that FIRST in Texas can meet the increasing demand for robotics programs and that we have the tools necessary to support educators, coaches, and mentors in our growing community.

“Corporate sponsorships like Aramco’s are absolutely vital to the success and growth of our programs here in Texas. Their investment not only helps remove financial barriers for teams and educators but also creates more access to the transformative experiences that FIRST provides. We deeply appreciate Aramco’s commitment to our long-term strategy of expanding programs across the state, allowing more students to engage in STEM. Together, we’re building a foundation for sustainable growth that will impact communities for years to come.” said Jason Arms, Executive Director, FIRST in Texas

Looking Toward the Future

We are profoundly grateful to Aramco for their unwavering support. Their commitment to FIRST in Texas demonstrates a shared vision of investing in future innovators and problem-solvers. As we move forward together, we are excited about the potential to collaborate on even more impactful initiatives. With Aramco’s help, we will continue to remove barriers, build local resources, and create a future where every student has access to the transformative experiences that FIRST programs offer.

FIRST in Texas looks forward to continuing this partnership with Aramco, working hand-in-hand to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, and ensuring that Texas remains at the forefront of robotics and technology education.