Cohosted by FIRST Robotics Competition team 5276, Edgar Allan Ohms, the Foundation for Community Driven Innovation and AMRoC Fab Lab, the 2027 FIRST BioCore Kick-Off invites FIRST Robotics Competition teams from around the Tampa Bay area and beyond to join together for a live season kick-off!

Teams can register for the Tampa Kick-Off between September 24 and November 17, 2026, to enjoy the BioCore webcast together at the new HCPS-FCDI STEM Center, and pick up their new season Kit of Parts at no cost.

There will also be info sessions with special guests, with a full event agenda posted closer to the event date.

For more information about the new FIRST Robotics Competition season, visit FIRSTInspires.org .