FIRST Robotics Team 424 Rust Belt Robotics

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

‼️ Help Us Make Buffalo Robotics History. ‼️

For the first time ever, Buffalo will host a FIRST Robotics Competition Regional at Buffalo State University

We’re inviting local businesses and industry leaders to become Founding Sponsors of this landmark STEM event.

Your investment will help connect students with industry, inspire future careers, and strengthen the next generation of Western New York’s workforce.

This is more than a competition. It’s an investment in Buffalo’s future.

Join us at the beginning of something historic. 🤖🦬

Interested in becoming a Founding Sponsor?
Message us to learn more.

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NYS FIRST Robotics

09/03/2026

🤖 Help Us Make Buffalo Robotics History!

For the first time ever, Buffalo will host a FIRST Robotics Competition Regional! 🦬

We’re looking for local businesses and community partners to become Founding Sponsors and help bring this incredible STEM event to Buffalo.

Your sponsorship helps give students the opportunity to compete, connect with industry professionals, explore careers in STEM, and see that they can build their future right here in Western New York.

Be part of the beginning. Be part of Buffalo’s future. ❤️💙

📍 Buffalo State University 📍

Interested in becoming a Founding Sponsor? Message us!

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09/02/2026

🦬 BIG NEWS FOR WESTERN NEW YORK! 🤖

FIRST Robotics is coming to Buffalo! The inaugural FIRST Robotics Buffalo Niagara Regional will take place April 15–17, 2027, at Buffalo State University.

High school teams from across New York will bring their custom-built robots to compete in an exciting, varsity-style engineering competition.

This is a HUGE opportunity for students, families, educators, and local businesses—and an exciting chance to grow the STEM and skilled-trades pipeline right here in Western New York!

🦬 Buffalo is officially joining the FIRST Robotics regional lineup! 🤖

If you know someone who is interested in volunteering or helping with sponsoring this event please reach out!

09/02/2026

🦬 BIG NEWS FOR WESTERN NEW YORK! 🤖

FIRST Robotics is coming to Buffalo! The inaugural FIRST Robotics Buffalo Niagara Regional will take place April 15–17, 2027, at Buffalo State University.

High school teams from across New York will bring their custom-built robots to compete in an exciting, varsity-style engineering competition.

This is a HUGE opportunity for students, families, educators, and local businesses—and an exciting chance to grow the STEM and skilled-trades pipeline right here in Western New York!

🦬 Buffalo is officially joining the FIRST Robotics regional lineup! 🤖

If you know someone who is interested in volunteering or helping with sponsoring this event please reach out!

07/29/2026

It’s that time of year again! We are recruiting students for our upcoming season for middle and high school aged students. (Our little robot season starts in September, Big Robots starts January. We currently meet every Monday ) !!!!

Reach out if your kiddo is interested in robotics,engineering, programming, 3D printing, CAD, hands on learning !!!

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06/14/2026

Thank you 🙏🏼 Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation from all the the rust belt robotics family!

06/12/2026

Nothing like a Robo Prom with the Lockport Robotics The Warlocks FIRST Team 1507!!!

05/21/2026

Demoing for the Buffalo Public Schools STEAM showcase at Buffalo State University

05/05/2026

As we wrap up an incredible season, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors, dedicated students, inspiring mentors, and supportive parents. Your contributions made this journey possible, and we couldn’t have achieved our goals without you!

This year, we proudly represented Buffalo, NY on the big stage at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas. The experience was truly unforgettable, filled with learning, growth, and incredible moments. We are proud of our team’s hard work and perseverance throughout the season.

Here’s to all of you for making this season one for the books! Onward to new challenges and adventures ahead! 🤖 🦬 🫶🏼🧡