USTEM Connect

About us

USTEM Foundation makes science, technology and engineering more accessible. We bring students, educators and partners together to solve real challenges. The foundation is the official operator of FIRST programs in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Team Kazakhstan preparing their robot together on the FIRST LEGO League field in Houston
FIRST LEGO League · Houston, 2026 · Team Kazakhstan

Directions

  • Competitions

    Three flagship events and eight competition tracks.

  • Teacher training

    A robotics and space engineering program for teachers.

  • Projects

    Education, community and technology projects.

Milestones 2022–2025

FIRST Global Challenge world champions (2022–2025)

  1. 2022Geneva
  2. 2023Singapore
  3. 2024Athens
  4. 2025Panama

2025: Albert Einstein Award and Grand Challenge Award.

Source: FIRST Global, The Astana Times, Astana Hub; Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan · gov.kz

Reports

The foundation’s reports and documents are available on request — write to us.

hello@ustemfoundation.org