An Invitation to Join Team JRium 37003
Gearing up for the FIRST® Tech Challenge — Season 2026–27
FROM WORKBENCH TO ARENA.
An intensive 6-month engineering and leadership program for students who want to build, compete, innovate and grow as engineers.
Students experience the complete journey of taking an idea from concept to competition — while developing skills in mechanical design, CAD, electronics, programming, strategy, teamwork, communication and leadership.
Grades 5–12 | Ages 10–18*
📍 Indiranagar, Bengaluru · Weekly in-person team training
*The official FTC age range is 12–18. Younger students may be considered on an individual basis depending on their interest, maturity and aptitude.
An FTC Robotics Team, Mentored by Just Robotics · Team 37003
From Idea to Competition
IDEA → 3D MODEL → FABRICATION → PROGRAMMING → TESTING → STRATEGY → COMPETITION → PORTFOLIO
Students don’t simply learn robotics. They work together as an engineering team to design, build, program, test and continuously improve a competition robot.
Build More Than a Robot. Build Your Future.
Join Team JRium 37003 — a competitive FIRST® Tech Challenge robotics team based at our Indiranagar centre in Bengaluru.
- Join the Team — 220+ hours over 6 months of training, mentorship, outreach, innovation and teamwork. Core skills include 3D modelling, electronics and coding.
- Build a Robot + Portfolio — Beginning with the season’s problem statement, students work through game strategy, design thinking, fabrication, assembly, programming and practice. Includes 2 industry visits, 3 outreach programs with government and community schools, and 4 scrimmages with other teams.
- Compete in FTC Regionals — in Bengaluru.
- Progress towards FTC Nationals and the FIRST Championship — teams that qualify through the preceding competition stages may advance to the next level.
Why FTC?
Strong university applications are built through more than academic marks. Long-term projects, demonstrated initiative, technical skills, leadership, teamwork and meaningful extracurricular experiences can help students build a stronger overall profile.
Participating in FTC helps students build a portfolio that showcases:
- Engineering Projects
- CAD & 3D Design
- Programming
- Electronics
- Documentation
- Leadership
- Outreach & Community Impact
- Public Speaking
- Innovation
- Teamwork
These experiences can become meaningful evidence of a student’s technical interests, initiative, teamwork, leadership and ability to work on a substantial long-term project — valuable elements of a university application and student portfolio.
Building Character Through Competition
Every challenge in FTC is designed to build both technical excellence and strong character. Students learn to compete with determination, collaborate with other teams, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and celebrate collective success. FTC nurtures empathy, humility, collaboration, and integrity through FIRST’s principles of Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®, shaping students into respectful competitors, responsible leaders, and compassionate innovators.
FTC is about becoming part of something bigger.
Why Just Robotics?
- 15+ Years of Robotics & STEM Education
- 20,000+ Students Mentored
- 600+ Teachers Trained
- Mentors with experience in robotics, product development, design, and innovation
- Trusted by leading schools and universities
- Elevate 2019 Grant Winners — Best Edu-Tech Category (Govt. of Karnataka / Startup Karnataka)
Learn from mentors who have spent over 15 years nurturing young innovators through hands-on engineering, design thinking, ethical competition, and collaborative problem-solving.
Trusted by / associated with: Infosys, LinkedIn, Google for Developers, Infineon, Akshaya Patra, General Electric, BYJU’S, Volvo, RTX, AppDynamics
Schools & institutions: Sri Kumaran Public School, TISB, Inventure Academy, Delhi Public School (East Bengaluru), Greenfield Public School, St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology & Management, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Team JRium is also supported by RTX.
What’s Included in the FTC Mentorship Program?
📍 Team Training — Indiranagar, Bengaluru
All regular team sessions are conducted in person at the Just Robotics centre in Indiranagar.
The program involves substantial hands-on engineering work, so students should be able to attend regular weekend sessions at the centre.
| Period | Schedule | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| August – November | Saturday 2–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–1 PM | 3 hrs/session · ~24 hrs/month |
| December – February | Saturday 11 AM–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–4 PM | 5 hrs/session · ~40 hrs/month |
220+ HOURS OF ENGINEERING, MENTORSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Approximately 220+ hours of structured hands-on engineering, team development, competition preparation, outreach and mentorship across the season, excluding additional online sessions.
Topics & activities covered: 3D Modelling · Electronics · Design Thinking · 3D Printing · Laser Cutting · Block-Based Coding · Java Programming · Robot Fabrication · Robot Build + Practice Sessions · Portfolio Documentation · Sponsorship Meetings/Fundraisers
Also included:
- 3 Outreach Activities at nearby government schools
- Industry & Academic Mentorship — exclusive sessions with professionals from top universities and global technology companies, exposing students to cutting-edge research, emerging technologies, and diverse career pathways
- 2 Industry Visits (PCB Fabrication; Peenya/Jigani)
- 4 Scrimmages with 3+ other teams
Kits & components included: Starter Kit, Tele-Op Controller, enhancements, battery pack, fabrication materials, and additional tools/components as needed.
FTC registration: Covered within the Annual Team Membership & Competition Fee.
Investment
Option 1 — Recommended
₹50,000 — Annual Team Membership & Competition Fee
Payable annually for each FTC season the student remains a member of Team JRium. This covers team membership, FTC registration, access to the team’s robot and engineering infrastructure, tools, components and other resources required for the competition season.
₹45,000 — 6-Month Intensive Mentorship Program
Payable upfront.
Total for the 6-Month Season: ₹95,000
Option 2 — Monthly Payment
₹50,000 — Annual Team Membership & Competition Fee
₹10,000 × 6 months — Mentorship Program
Total for the 6-Month Season: ₹1,10,000
The Annual Team Membership & Competition Fee applies to each FTC season/year that the student continues as a member of Team JRium.
What’s NOT Included
Travel, food, and accommodation — any commute or stays related to competitions/events are not covered.
Good to Know
Laptop required: While not mandatory, students are encouraged to carry a laptop and mouse to every session, as many activities involve programming, CAD, documentation, and collaborative engineering.
Parent/Guardian participation: Students should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during FTC competitions and official team events. If a parent is unable to attend, they may authorize another participating student’s parent/guardian to act as their child’s designated custodian for the duration of the event, with prior written consent.
Team assets & sponsorship funds: Just Robotics remains the custodian of all team-owned kits, robots, tools, components, and shared equipment throughout the FTC season and beyond. All sponsorships, donations, fundraising proceeds, and team-generated funds remain the property of JRium and are used exclusively for the benefit of the team, in accordance with the governance process outlined in the Team Handbook. The JRium Team Handbook is shared with all students and parents before the season begins.
The FTC Journey — In a Nutshell
Building a Robot. Building a Portfolio. Building a Future.
FTC is one of the most demanding STEM programs available to school students. Success isn’t achieved through a few weekends of preparation — it requires months of disciplined planning, rigorous execution, continuous iteration, effective teamwork, and dedicated mentorship. From engineering and programming to documentation, presentations, outreach, fundraising, and leadership, every student contributes to building something far greater than a competition robot.
Participation in FTC gives students an opportunity to demonstrate commitment, resilience, technical depth and collaborative skills through a substantial engineering project. Completing the journey requires students to solve complex problems, persevere through challenges, and work effectively in a high-performance engineering environment.
Software & Digital Tools: Onshape/Fusion360 (Cloud-based CAD) · Java (Robot Programming) · Android Studio (FTC Robot Development) · GitHub (Version Control & Collaboration) · FTC Dashboard (Robot Tuning & Telemetry) · EasyOpenCV (Computer Vision) · MeepMeep / Road Runner (Autonomous Path Planning) · Google Workspace (Documentation & Collaboration) · Canva / Adobe Express (Branding & Outreach) · Microsoft Office (Reports & Presentations)
Professional Skills: Problem Solving · Critical Thinking · Leadership · Teamwork · Public Speaking · Technical Documentation · Project Management · Design Thinking · Time Management · Communication · Strategic Planning · Innovation & Creativity
Engineering Skills: Engineering Design Process · CAD & 3D Modelling · Mechanical Design · Electronics & Circuit Design · Programming (Java) · Sensor Integration · Autonomous Robotics · Rapid Prototyping · Testing & Iteration · Systems Engineering
FTC Awards — Designed to Reward Excellence
To recognize every dimension of engineering, innovation, teamwork, outreach, and leadership.
| Award | Recognizes |
|---|---|
| Inspire Award | Overall excellence across robot performance, engineering, outreach, innovation, and embodiment of FIRST values. |
| Think Award | Outstanding engineering documentation and a well-maintained Engineering Portfolio. |
| Connect Award | Building meaningful relationships with STEM professionals, industry, and the local community. |
| Innovate Award | Creative engineering solutions and elegant, innovative robot design. |
| Control Award | Exceptional autonomous programming and intelligent control systems. |
| Reach Award | Inspiring others through outreach, team spirit, and community engagement. |
| Design Award | Robust mechanical design and thoughtful application of the engineering design process. |
| Judges’ Award | Recognition for an exceptional accomplishment deserving special acknowledgment. |
| Sustain Award | Celebrates the team or program that plans for long-term viability, ensuring the team continues to thrive and exist. |
FTC is about building a high-performing engineering team, where every member takes ownership, collaborates effectively, and contributes towards a shared goal. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Every student grows.
Every Student Has a Role
FTC isn’t only for students who already know programming. A successful team needs designers, builders, programmers, strategists, communicators, drivers and leaders.
Students can discover where their strengths fit while developing skills across multiple areas of engineering and teamwork.
Team JRium 37003 — Structure
- Team Leader — Overall Leadership & Team Coordination
- Design Head — CAD Design, Mechanism Design, Simulation & Analysis, Technical Drawings
- Build Head — Fabrication & Assembly, Prototyping, Mechanical Build, Quality & Safety
- Coding Head — Robot Programming, Autonomous Development, TeleOp Programming, Software Integration
- Battery + Connections Head — Electrical Systems, Wiring & Connections, Power Distribution, Diagnostics & Safety
- Reach + Outreach Head — Outreach & Impact, Social Media & Marketing, Sponsorships & Funding, Community Engagement
- Driver 1 (Primary Driver) and Driver 2 (Co-Driver/Operator)
Supported by Mentors, Coaches, and Special Mentors (Technical, Industry, Engineering, Design, and Strategy & Innovation Experts).
Learn More
- What is FTC? — Watch on YouTube
- Previous season’s FTC problem statement: DECODE — Watch on YouTube
- FTC DECODE gameplay from last year — Watch on YouTube
- Glimpses of FTC Nationals (previous year) — View on Instagram
- Official FTC program page — firstinspires.org/programs/ftc
Ready to Join Team JRium 37003?
Applications for the 2026–27 FTC season are now open.
Students are considered based on their interest, commitment, aptitude and ability to contribute to a team environment.
Complete the application below and our team will contact you to discuss the next steps.
🚀 OPEN TEAM JRIUM APPLICATION FORM →
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Contact:
Vibhav — 96322 12234
Brijesh — 96119 91931
Location: Just Robotics, Indiranagar, Bengaluru