Sponsor Us
Every Contribution Makes Our Season Possible
Leopard Robotics is a student-led FIRST Tech Challenge team that operates independently. We don't receive financial support from a school or a parent organization, so our team relies on sponsors and community partners to make each season possible.
Every donation helps cover the real costs of robotics, such as robot parts, tools, registration fees, travel, outreach events, and the resources our students use to design, build, test, and compete.
By supporting Leopard Robotics, you're investing directly in hands-on STEM education and giving students the opportunity to develop engineering, programming, teamwork, and leadership skills through real-world competition.
What we need funding for
As a new team we have many one-time purchases: shop tools, electronics, robot parts, and registration fees that enable a successful rookie season.
One-time purchases establish a shop and training program, such as soldering stations, hand and power tools, measurement gear, and a small inventory of spare drivetrain parts. These items reduce downtime during build cycles and let students iterate faster.
Recurring costs include competition registration, travel, and consumables. Sponsorships also fund outreach: workshops, demos, and mentor-led sessions that bring STEM to local schools.
We welcome monetary gifts, in-kind donations (tools, parts), business tours, and volunteer mentorship. Every dollar directly supports student learning and program sustainability.
| Category | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Robot control system (REV Control Hub, Expansion Hub, Driver Station, batteries, charger) | $1,147 |
| Drivetrain and mechanical components (motors, wheels, servos) | $754 |
| Sensors (odometry, encoders, vision) | $613 |
| Shop tools and consumables (soldering kit, multimeter, controllers) | $140 |
| Field elements for practice | $700 |
| FIRST and FTC Iowa registration fees | $950 |
| Spare parts, fabrication material, and contingency | $696 |
| Total Rookie Season Budget | $5,000 |
Why sponsor us
Invest in STEM education
Provide students with hands-on experience in engineering, programming, CAD design, manufacturing, and collaborative problem-solving.
Support 12 future innovators
Help our students develop technical expertise, leadership skills, and real-world experience that prepare them for future academic and career opportunities.
Help grow STEM outreach
Enable us to inspire younger students through demonstrations, workshops, and community events that promote curiosity and innovation.
Increase your brand visibility
Gain recognition on our robot, team apparel, website, social media platforms, and promotional materials.
Sponsorship levels
Each higher tier builds on the previous one, sponsors receive all benefits from lower tiers in addition to the perks shown for their chosen level.