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Nonprofit · Serving the Bay Area since 2015

Robotics, AI, and engineering for every student curious enough to build.

We run hands-on VEX robotics programs, mentorship, and workshops that turn Bay Area students into engineers, one build season at a time.

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Our Mission

We give students the tools, mentors, and competitions to turn curiosity into engineering skill — and confidence that lasts well beyond the workshop.

Programs

From first-time builders to competitive VEX teams — a program for every stage.

VEX GO

Playful, LEGO-style robotics for elementary students exploring engineering for the first time.

VEX IQ

Middle-school teams design, build, and program snap-together robots for regional competition.

VEX V5RC

Our flagship high-school competitive robotics program, building for the VEX Robotics World Championship.

CAD Class

Onshape, Fusion 360 & Autodesk Inventor for VEX V5 teams; LDCAD for VEX IQ builders.

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Our impact
500+

Students served each year

120+

Active volunteer mentors

35

Competitive VEX teams

4,200+

Volunteer hours logged

Illustrative figures — final numbers pending program data.

Student stories

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Mentor the next generation of engineers.

No robotics background required — just a few hours a month and a willingness to let students take the lead.

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