Main Sponsors
Innovation First International
Innovation First International began by producing electronics for autonomous mobile ground robots and is now a leader in educational and competitive robotics products, and a growing developer of consumer robotics toys. Incorporated in 1996, Innovation First International is a privately held corporation that was founded on the belief that innovation is necessary very early in the design process to produce simple and elegant product designs.
Innovation First is known for producing the HEXBUGs as well as being the manufacturer and founder of VEX robotics. They also produced the control system used in FRC competitions until 2008. They are our largest sponsor and previously housed our team's practice facilities. In addition to this they also employ many of the Engineers that serve as mentors to the team. Innovation First had previously sponsored the Robowranglers under the name of Rack Solutions.
Innovation First is known for producing the HEXBUGs as well as being the manufacturer and founder of VEX robotics. They also produced the control system used in FRC competitions until 2008. They are our largest sponsor and previously housed our team's practice facilities. In addition to this they also employ many of the Engineers that serve as mentors to the team. Innovation First had previously sponsored the Robowranglers under the name of Rack Solutions.
L-3 Mission Integration
L-3 is a prime contractor in Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. Our customers include the U.S. Department of Defense and its prime contractors, U.S. Government intelligence agencies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Justice, allied foreign governments, domestic and foreign commercial customers, and select other U.S. federal, state and local government agencies.
Greenville Independent School District
Greenville ISD, which encompasses the city of Greenville, Texas and a surrounding five to seven-mile radius, is a school district that has something to offer just about everyone. Large enough to offer progressive programs yet small enough to allow teachers the chance to cultivate a personal, active interest in each student, Greenville ISD - home to the World Champion Greenville High School Robotics Team - encourages students to seek enrichment but reaches out to those with unique learning needs. Greenville ISD, in keeping with its mission statement, “Prepares, inspires, and empowers students in a safe and nurturing environment to become responsible citizens who successfully compete in a global society.”
Championship Sponsors
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC strengthens the Texas economy by providing the workforce development component of the Governor's economic development strategy. Texas boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State. By focusing on the needs of employers, TWC gives Texas the competitive edge necessary to draw business here.
FIRST in Texas
The FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity dedicated to maximizing financial investments in the future of the Texas workforce by inspiring students about STEM education with exciting FIRST® Robotics programs. With the mission to inspire young people’s interest and participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by investing in Texas students through educational robotics.