Sponsor & Donate – Help Us Bridge the Gap
A Global STEM Partnership with FRC Team 5449 “Prototype” & CARAT Lab – Canadian Association for Robotics, AI and Technology.
Your support helps us “Bridge the Gap” in STEM — across resources, generations, accessibility, awareness, and finances — connecting students in Canada, China, and beyond.
More Than a Robotics Team. We Are Bridge Builders.
FRC Team 5449 “Prototype” is a Canada–China collaborative robotics team connecting youth across the Pacific Ocean.
We are supported by CARAT Lab (Canadian Association for Robotics, AI and Technology), a youth-focused STEM nonprofit dedicated to building sustainable learning ecosystems.
Our core belief is simple: everyone deserves the opportunity to shape the future through STEM — regardless of income, language, location, or learning needs.
By partnering with us, you are not just putting a logo on a robot — you are helping students create real, measurable community impact in Vancouver, Beijing, and beyond.
[Visual: World map connecting Vancouver ↔ Beijing with blue/orange lines, plus team logos]
The Gaps We Face in STEM Today
Many students want to join STEM and FIRST, but are blocked by one or more gaps.
Resource Gap
Schools and teams lack basic kits, parts, and field elements.
Generational Gap
Seniors are left out of the digital world, often targeted by online scams.
Accessibility Gap
Students with special needs often do not get adapted STEM experiences.
Awareness Gap
Many families, schools, and communities have never heard of FIRST or robotics.
Financial Gap
Registration fees and basic equipment are still out of reach for many teams.
Our Solution: The Five Bridges of Impact
Five modular, scalable programs designed to close key STEM gaps and deliver measurable impact.
- Resource Bridge: FIRST Parts Recycling System – LEGO/FLL → FTC/FRC.
- Generational Bridge: Senior STEM “Cyber Bridge” – cybersecurity and digital literacy for seniors.
- Accessibility Bridge: Disability Organization STEM Day – inclusive, sensory-friendly STEM stations.
- Awareness Bridge: Community events, library workshops, mall demos, and FLL mentoring.
- Financial Bridge: Sponsor & Funding Support Line and STEM Bridge Grants.
What Your Sponsorship & Donation Make Possible
Bridge 1 – Resource Gap
Goal: Equal STEM access for low-resource schools.
- Collect, repair, and redistribute LEGO/FLL kits.
- Expand to FTC/FRC hardware reuse (motors, sensors, aluminum).
Impact (2025–2026): 200+ students reached, 150+ rebuilt kits, multi-team Recycling Alliance.
Bridge 2 – Generational Gap
Goal: Digital literacy and cyber safety for seniors.
- Cybersecurity workshops and anti-fraud awareness.
- 1:1 student–senior mentorship using simple robots and devices.
Impact: 30 seniors, +30% post-test improvement, 2 partner homes by 2026.
Bridge 3 – Accessibility Gap
Goal: Inclusive STEM experiences for students with special needs.
- Sensory-friendly LEGO and robotics stations.
- 1v1 teaching with visual supports and co-training with teachers.
Impact: 80+ contact hours • ≥90% satisfaction rate • teachers trained for replication.
Bridge 4 – Awareness Gap
Goal: Expand STEM visibility & FIRST outreach.
- Library workshops and RoboPlanet LEGO events.
- Shopping mall promotion booths and LEGO donation drives.
- School outreach and FLL mentoring.
Impact: 500+ participants • 250+ volunteer hours • 3+ media features.
Bridge 5 – Financial Gap
Goal: Sustainable funding so STEM stays open to all.
- Corporate outreach and sponsor network.
- STEM Bridge Grants for FIRST registration and outreach.
Impact: $3,000+ raised • 3 sustained partners (target growing) • more schools able to join FIRST.
By the end of 2026, your support helps us reach ≈2,300+ people — students, families, seniors, special needs learners, sponsors, and international partners through the STEM Bridge Ecosystem.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer a range of sponsorship tiers for companies and organizations who want to partner with us. Custom packages are also available upon request.
| Benefits | Bridge Builder ($10,000+) | Innovator ($5,000–$9,999) | Community Partner ($2,000–$4,999) | Supporter (<$2,000) | In-kind Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on FRC Robot | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | – | Case-by-case |
| Logo on Team Shirts | ✔ (large) | ✔ (standard) | ✔ (small) | – | Case-by-case |
| Website Recognition (Sponsor Page) | ✔ (feature) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Event Banners & Booths | ✔ (primary) | ✔ (secondary) | ✔ (shared) | Name listed | Name listed |
| Social Media Highlights | ✔ (feature series) | ✔ (highlight) | ✔ | ✔ (group) | ✔ (when relevant) |
| Invitation to STEM Events | ✔ VIP invite, speaking opportunities | ✔ VIP invite | ✔ Invite | ✔ Invite (select events) | ✔ Invite (select events) |
All tiers can be customized for specific interests such as outreach focus (seniors, schools, disability centers) or international collaboration (Canada–China / global partners).
Partner With Us to Build the Future
- Your support = measurable impact through clear metrics and an open Impact Dashboard.
- Global visibility across Canada and China via events, media, and the STEM Bridge Hub.
- Strong brand alignment with STEM, inclusion, sustainability, and youth leadership.
- Support next-generation STEM leaders as they design, run, and scale real-world projects.
[Visual: Photo from FRC / outreach event with semi-transparent sponsor logos overlaid]
Together, We Can Bridge the Gap
FRC Team 5449 “Prototype” and CARAT Lab have a clear mission, a proven model, and a committed student leadership team. With your partnership, we can expand our Bridges of Impact and bring STEM opportunities to even more communities.
- Meet our student leaders and learn about the STEM Bridge Ecosystem.
- Discuss sponsorship or donation opportunities that match your goals.
- Co-design a custom partnership package or Bridge Project.
Contact: info@caratglobal.org | www.caratlab.org