The Farmington High FIRST team is sponsored by Farmington-based Otis Elevator Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation. The funds contributed by Otis cover the cost of registration fees and the purchase of parts for the robot. Otis is our Founding Sponsor and has annually funded our competition fees and a significant portion of our build season budget. Otis is the leading manufacturer and servicer of elevators, escalators and shuttle systems worldwide. Otis has installed elevators in some of the world's most famous structures, including the Eifferl Tower, Empire State Building, Petronas Twin Towers, Burj Khalifa, CN Tower and the Skylon Tower.

    
 
ebmpapst, Inc. donates the use of their over 3,000 square foot warehouse in Unionville, CT, and several industrial class tools to build our robot. They assist us in the fabrication of robot parts and their engineers assist us in the design process. ebm-papst is the world's leading source for engineered air movement solutions, provides a "total solution" approach to cooling requirements using extensive house resources. ebmpapst also donates thousands of fans as part of the annual kit of parts to thousands of FIRST teams around the world.
 
 
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Sikorsky’s products have been saving lives since 1944, when a Sikorsky performed the world’s first helicopter rescue mission.The legacy of Igor Sikorsky still leads the helicopter industry, and the Winged-S emblem still signifies the world’s most advanced rotorcraft. The Russian-born scientist, engineer, pilot and entrepreneur made fixed and rotary wing aviation history with a mix of genius and determination.” Igor I. Sikorsky, Jr., son of the founder, is a Farmington businessman and supporter of our Robotics team. Engineers from Sikorsky have been wonderful mentors to our students and provide leadership in our build season process.
 
 
 

 
    The Farmington Public Schools had provided us with mentors, supplied us with the majority of our computers, and also provided for our transportations to our various competitions and our community outreach events.  
 

Parker Hannifin Corporation provides us with mentors and monetary contributions. They have provided us with 3d models using their 3d printer of various robot parts. Parker Hannifin is one of the largest companies in the world in motion control technology

 
 
 
 
    Gaston J Frechette CO is a local lumber company. They have genorously donated since the last five years.  
 
 
 
 

2010 FIRST CT Kickoff Sponsors:

  • Data Management (*Bronze Sponsor)
  • Nutmeg Community TV (*Bronze Sponsor)
  • Panera Bread
  • Caffeine’s Café

Pasta Dinner ’09 Sponsors:

    • California Pizza Kitchen
    • David's Salon
    • Flaggstead Smokehouse
    • George’s Restaurant
    • Joey Garlic's
    • Manhattan Jewelry
    • Olive Garden
    • Stop & Shop
    • Tunxis Golf
    • Winding Trails
  
 
   

WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

Team 178 is looking for:
- mentors (donate your time!)
- monetary donations
- donations of supplies
- raffle prizes
- food
- tools/machines
- discounts

Levels of Sponsorship


Sponsor $50-$499

  • Company name displayed on website

Bronze Sponsor $500-$999

  • Company prominently displayed on website

Silver Sponsor $1,000-$4,999

  • Company prominently displayed on website
  • Company added to team t-shirt

Gold Sponsor $5,000-$9,999

  • Company prominently displayed on website
  • Company added to team t-shirt
  • Company name displayed on team banner for 4 years

Platinum Sponsor $10,000+

  • Company prominently displayed on website
  • Company added to team t-shirt
  • Company name displayed on team banner for 4 years
  • Company name added to robot
  • Company name added to official team name