Partner with Team Madagascar

Power the dream.
Inspire a nation.

Join FGC Team Madagascar as an official partner of the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon. Our cohort of eleven Malagasy students is split into a five-student Traveling Team — flying to Incheon to compete on the world stage — and a six-student Additional Team supporting the mission remotely from Antananarivo. Your support fuels the preparation of the full team and the travel & stay of the five qualified ambassadors — aligning your brand with innovation, resilience, and the generation rebuilding the Red Island.

2026 goal
25 000 USD
To support 11 young Malagasy at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge.
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Countries reached
190+
Years of excellence
9
International distinctions
7
Live broadcast reach
20M+
Team Madagascar — eleven Malagasy high-school students representing the country at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026
Team Madagascar · Incheon 2026

Eleven students, one nation, one global challenge.

Why sponsor us

A high-visibility, high-impact partnership.

Global brand visibility

Your logo is seen in Incheon, on robots, jerseys, social media, press, and live broadcasts watched in 190+ countries.

National impact

Be a recognized actor of Madagascar's STEM revolution — featured in schools, universities, and government partnerships.

Brand association with excellence

Team Madagascar has won gold, bronze, world-champion and safety awards. Sponsoring us means standing alongside proven young winners.

CSR & impact storytelling

Concrete deliverables for your CSR report: scholarships fueled, mentors trained, communities reached, and a documented mentorship pipeline.

Targeted audience access

Reach Madagascar's most curious youth, the STEM ecosystem, the diaspora, and international tech communities — all at once.

A long-term partnership

Beyond Incheon — your support fuels year-round STEM outreach, school robotics programs, and the next FGC cohort.

Where your money goes

A transparent budget.

We publish a fully itemized budget. Every dollar is tracked and reported to our sponsors after the season. The plan covers pre-event preparation for the full eleven-student team, plus the travel and stay of the five Traveling Team members heading to Incheon.

Fundraising goal 202625 000 USD
FIRST Global Financial Aid

Team Madagascar has filed a Financial Aid request with FIRST Global. Active fundraising strengthens that request — FIRST Global may cover part of the remaining gap. Reaching the full 25,000 USD locally means this aid will no longer be needed.

  • Flights & travel (5 Traveling Team)32%
  • Accommodation in Incheon (5 pax)18%
  • Team-wide preparation & training (all 11)18%
  • Robot, parts & shipping12%
  • Visas, insurance, logistics8%
  • FGC registration & fees7%
  • Uniforms & branding (all 11)3%
  • Outreach & media production2%
Sponsorship tiers

Choose your level of impact.

Every tier directly funds the team's preparation and the trip to Incheon. Custom packages available on request.

Spark

From $100

Show the team you believe in them.

  • Name on the 'Friends Wall' of our website
  • Personalized thank-you message
  • Official sponsor certificate
Become this sponsor

Ember

$500

Support the daily operations.

  • Logo (small) on team website and post-event report
  • 1 social media shout-out (5 platforms)
  • Mention in our local press release
Become this sponsor

Flame

$2,500

Help us travel to Incheon.

  • All Ember benefits
  • Logo on team jerseys (back)
  • 3 dedicated social posts during the season
  • Brand mention in interviews and live streams
  • Sponsor certificate signed by the team
Become this sponsor
Most popular

Blaze

$7,500

Be a major partner of the mission.

  • All Flame benefits
  • Logo prominently on jerseys (front)
  • Logo on the robot (visible during competition)
  • Branded mini-documentary co-produced with the team (2-3 min)
  • Invitation to host one mentorship event at your office
  • VIP invite for 2 to the pre-departure ceremony
Become this sponsor

Beacon / Title Sponsor

$15,000+

Become the headline partner of Team Madagascar.

  • All Blaze benefits
  • 'Powered by [Your Brand]' lockup on all team communications
  • Naming rights of the robot (e.g., 'Mazavaloha 261+ powered by …')
  • Co-branded press conference in Antananarivo
  • Exclusive long-form documentary (10 min) about the season
  • Year-long STEM outreach co-branded program
  • Custom CSR impact report tailored to your KPIs
Become this sponsor
Always included

What every sponsor receives.

  • Official sponsor certificate signed by the team
  • Logo on our website and team page
  • Mention in our post-event impact report
  • Personalized thank-you video from the team
  • Invitation to our pre-departure ceremony in Antananarivo
Beyond cash

In-kind partnerships welcome.

Not every contribution is monetary. Goods, services and expertise are valued at market price in the convention and unlock the same benefits as the equivalent cash tier.

  • Logistics

    Travel & hospitality

    International flights, hotel nights, transfers for the delegation.

  • Technical

    Components & fabrication

    Robotics, electronics, 3D printing, CNC machining, prototyping.

  • Expertise

    Technical mentorship

    Engineering, programming, design and match-strategy coaching.

  • Media

    Production & content

    Video coverage, photography, motion design, post-production.

  • Operations

    Professional services

    Local transport, telecom, administrative and legal support.

  • Infrastructure

    Workspaces

    Office or equipped workshop in Antananarivo throughout the season.

How it works

From first contact to Incheon.

A clear, professionally framed journey — six steps from first contact to the post-competition impact report.

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    A 30-min discovery call to understand your CSR goals, audience and calendar constraints.

    Reply within 48 h

  2. 02

    Choose a package

    Public tier (Étincelle → Phare) or tailor-made partnership co-built with your communication team.

    Written proposal

  3. 03

    Convention & payment

    Sponsorship convention with STEM For Good NGO. Payment by wire, card or valued in-kind contribution.

    Official receipt

  4. 04

    Activation

    Logo integration, co-produced content, school visits, press conference and team appearances.

    Dedicated comm. plan

  5. 05

    Coverage from Incheon

    Daily updates, social posts, interview mentions and lives featuring your brand during the competition.

    5 days of live

  6. 06

    Impact report

    30 days after our return: printed report — audience, ad-equivalents, press coverage and testimonials.

    Delivered within 30 d

Trusted track record

Champions on the world stage.

  • 2025 — Courageous Achievement Gold Medal in Panama
  • 2024 — World Champion · Gold Medal in Athens
  • 2023 — Bronze Medal in Singapore (Hydrogen Horizons)
  • 2022 — Quarterfinals in Geneva (carbon-capture robot)
  • 2021 — 10th worldwide · atmospheric-water project
  • 2020 — 5th worldwide · Bronze Sofia Kovalevskaya Award
  • 2017 — Bronze · Sofia Kovalevskaya Award in Washington D.C.
Frequently asked

Everything you need to know.

How is the team structured?+

The cohort counts eleven students. The Traveling Team (5 students) flies to Incheon to compete on-site. The Additional Team (6 students) stays in Madagascar and contributes remotely — engineering, programming, strategy and outreach. Sponsorship funds the preparation of all eleven and the travel & stay of the five qualified ambassadors.

How does the FIRST Global Financial Aid request work?+

Team Madagascar has submitted a Financial Aid request to FIRST Global (organizer of the FIRST Global Challenge). Our active fundraising strengthens that request: FIRST Global may cover part of the remaining gap once we demonstrate a credible local effort. If we reach our 25,000 USD goal through sponsors and donors, this aid will no longer be needed — and any awarded Financial Aid would then be redirected to strengthen the program (training, equipment, outreach).

How are funds managed?+

All funds are held by STEM for Good NGO, audited annually. A detailed expense report is shared with sponsors after the competition.

Can we co-design a custom package?+

Absolutely. Beyond the public tiers, we build tailor-made partnerships: exclusive content, school programs branded with your logo, naming of the robot, employee mentorship, etc.

What is the deadline to sponsor?+

We accept sponsors until September 4, 2026 to maximize activation time before Incheon. Earlier engagement means more visibility.

Will you mention us publicly?+

Yes — unless you prefer to remain anonymous. Public mentions are made on social media, the website, in jerseys and at press events.

Can individuals also sponsor?+

Yes. Individual donations are equally welcome — instantly via Stripe — and every contribution, large or small, brings us closer to our 25,000 USD goal.

Let's talk

Become a sponsor today.

Reach out — we typically reply within 24h.

Email
firstglobal.mg@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp
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Address
STEM for Good NGO · Antananarivo, Madagascar
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