Welcome to the Robotics Inspire and Support Everyone event!

Minnesota Robotics Invitational (MRI)

For information about the MRI tournament to be held on Saturday, please click HERE.

Mission

The mission of RISE (Robotics Inspire and Support Everyone) is to provide an opportunity for students who are underrepresented in STEM to realize and demonstrate that they can excel in any role in robotics

• RISE contributes to the FIRST mission, that ALL young people should have the opportunity to become science and technology leaders with the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world. https://www.firstinspires.org/about/stem-for-everyone
• A significant gender gap remains within STEM careers. In 2023, women comprised 16.7% of the engineering workforce and women comprise only 30% of participants in FIRST Robotics Competition.
• FIRST has a proven long-term impact on participating students, extending into college and careers. STEM-related gains are even more significant for female participants in FIRST than male participants.

The inaugural RISE event in 2025 will focus on supporting the recruitment and retention of girls and women in STEM, and those who may identify differently. RISE will work to overcome socialization and cultural norms that create barriers to full participation of women in FRC.

• Tournament style event with a minimum of 12 teams
• All are welcome to participate and support the RISE mission.
• Drive teams (1 or 2 robot operators, human player, technician and drive coach) must consist of female/non-binary individuals. A nonstudent may be either the drive coach or technician.
• What if your team does not have enough girls for a drive team? Every team will have the support and assistance of other teams and volunteers who will be able to provide female/non-binary individuals to serve on a drive team as needed. However, we encourage every team to use the RISE event to recruit new girls to your team and provide them with this opportunity to try robotics in a fun and supportive environment.
• Special content during the event will spotlight the success of women/non-binary students, alumni and volunteers in FIRST and STEM, and the success of FIRST teams in meeting the RISE mission.
• Opportunities for students to work with women/non-binary key volunteers

Frequently Asked Questions

RISE FAQs

Registration

Registration for MRI 2027 will open in January.

Location

Roseville Area High School
1240 West County Road B2, Roseville, MN 55113

Schedule

Saturday – MRI Tournament

Higher-Education Grants

Congratulations to the 2026 Winners!

• Mason from 2052 KnightKrawler
• Gabriella from 2181 GEARS
• Ally from 2502 Talon
• Pranya from 2530 Inconceivable
• Charlotte from 2502 Talon
• Corina from 3883 Data Bits

Contact Us

RISE questions or to volunteerhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVocu4DsSFTqQTtzX-wvUTgAUUFXummyjiH31T-GWiD1Q16g/viewform

Rule Changes

There will be some minor rules changes to the 2026 FRC game, REBUILT