EXPLORE. DISCOVER. INNOVATE.

Inspiring Curiosity.
Developing Skills.
Shaping the Future.

Hands-on STEM education for ages 6–18, combining practical learning, real-world projects and work experience opportunities for eligible learners, delivered in local communities.

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BUILD · CODE · CREATE · BELONG

For curious minds aged 6–18Hands-on, project-based learningCommunity learning hubs across Scotland

FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

Build skills. Discover possibilities.

Explore practical STEM programmes, compare subjects and find the right starting point.

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS

Workshops

Hands-on robotics, coding, engineering and creative technology.

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Learners exploring coding and technology in a free programme

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Free Programmes

Explore funded opportunities and check each programme’s eligibility and availability.

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HOLIDAY LEARNING · AGES 6–18

STEM Holiday Camps

Our next holiday camp will be announced soon!

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INNOVATION IN ACTION

Ideas come to life
when we build together.

Design, test and improve. From robotics challenges to youth-led space engineering, learners explore problems through practical projects and teamwork.

NEWS & EVENTS

Our community, in motion.

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First Step Innovate participants exploring engineering and technology

First Step Robotics Secures Two-Year Young Start Funding

November 2026

Two years of funding for free youth-led engineering and robotics.

Hire Our Robot Dog & STEM Kits for Your Special Event!

November 2026

Hands-on activities for birthdays, schools and community celebrations.

Digital Futures – Free STEM & AI Learning in North Edinburgh

September 2026

Free weekly STEM and AI learning in North Edinburgh.

Celebrating Kanav Jain

June 2026

Celebrating Kanav Jain of First Step Robotics, named UK Young Engineer of the Year 2026.

First Step Robotics achievements

COMMUNITY

Learning worth sharing - Family Tech Day and 123Robot Competition

June 2026

Hands-on workshops bring building, creativity and robotics together.

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PROGRAMME UPDATES

What’s coming up?

Explore live course listings for session dates and funded opportunities. Holiday camp dates are awaiting confirmation.

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ABOUT FIRST STEP ROBOTICS

A community for the next generation of makers.

Community-based STEM education for young people aged 6–18. We connect robotics, programming, artificial intelligence, engineering, aerospace and game development through hands-on learning across Scotland.

Our Schools organise connected STEM subject areas. Our programmes provide practical community education and do not award university degrees.

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Inspiring Curiosity.
Developing Skills.
Shaping the Future.