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"It’s not about the robots. We’re not using kids to build robots—we’re using robots to build kids
FIRST  is modeled after things that work."

–Dean Kamen, Inventor and Founder of FIRST

Here's how NE FIRST builds our future...

BUILDING BLOCKS OF NE FIRST

HELP US BUILD OUR IMPACT

Your contribution will allow us to deliver FIRST programs in New England for years to come, impacting thousands of youth and their families across New England. 

To learn more please contact Michael Fantom at mfantom@nefirst.org and Sam Spain at sspain@nefirst.org.

NE FIRST® is the program delivery organization of the FIRST® Robotics Competition in the six New England states,
all FIRST programs in Connecticut, and FIRST LEGO League Explore in Massachusetts. 

NE FIRST is supported by ingenuityNE, inc, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity incorporated in the State of Connecticut.

Donations made to NE FIRST are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!

Contact NE FIRST

NE FIRST, 6 Liberty Square #2588, Boston, MA 02109

or P.O. Box 940, Bloomfield, CT 06002

Michael Fantom, Executive Director, mfantom@nefirst.org

 

Scott Heaton, Robotics & Logistics Director, sheaton@nefirst.org

Sam Spain, Communications & Advancement Director, sspain@nefirst.org

Thanks for getting in touch! We will respond as soon as possible.

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FIRST® and the FIRST logo® are registered trademarks of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®).
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group. ©2025 NE FIRST ® and ingenuityNE, inc.

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