Building More Than Robots

We’re the UK’s most epic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) enrichment programme for young people*

*As voted by robots

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The format

Supported by a mentor, young people design and build a robot to compete in a global tournament.

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Taking part

We work with schools, SEND settings, Alternative Providers, Youth and Community Groups.

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Support

We provide bursaries to make STEM inclusive and accessible for all young people.

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Mentor a team

Teams are building robots and looking for mentors near you! Begin with no robotics experience, leave with epic memories and skills.

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Collaborators

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Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas.

Accredited by

Industrial Cadets is a nationally recognised scheme connecting young people with employers to run accredited experiences across the UK.

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The Department for Education’s vision is for an education system that prepares young people for life in modern Britain, regardless of their background or where they grow up.

Stoke On Trent Opportunity Area

Inclusion partner

Arm architects the pervasive intelligence. Arm-based chips and device architectures orchestrate the performance of the technology.

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JCB machinery sculpts the modern world. From agriculture to construction, power generation and access, our machines are on site in over 150 countries around the globe.

Accessibility partner

Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. The Arconic Foundation prepares tomorrow’s workforce for successful, rewarding STEM careers.

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We invent smarter ways to bring energy to the world. We empower people in a culture of inclusion and support communities to be vibrant places to live and work.

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STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of jobs and disciplines offering their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects and careers to life.

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We are engineers, scientists and strategists. We come from diverse cultures and have unique perspectives. We focus on a single goal – invent mobile technology breakthroughs.

We build More Than Robots

We invest in the young people who will invent the future. We’re a tech charity using robots, role models and competitions to equip young people with the technical know-how and soft skills to thrive.