What We Do
Zero Robotics
The Zero Robotics competition introduces middle school students to computer programming, robotics, and space engineering as they program SPHERES, autonomous robots on the ISS. The program is recommended for 6th to 9th graders.
First Robotics Competition
The FIRST Robotics Competition provides high school students with the opportunity to pursue their interests ranging from business and graphic design to engineering and technology. This program is recommended for 9th to 12th graders.
Charlotte Rat Rods
The Charlotte Rat Rods competition allows competitors to learn mechanical engineering in the race to build a hot rod car. Competitors follow specific criteria to build their car. This program is recommended for high schoolers.
First Technology Challenge
The FIRST Tech Competition, like the FIRST Robotics Competition, offers opportunities to both middle and high school students to discover their interest on the path to FRC. This program is recommended for 7th to 10th graders.
Who We Are
Who Are We
InspireNC is a community driven non-profit organization located in the Triangle area. We aim to promote interest, knowledge, and involvement in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Our goal is to foster integrity, teamwork, communication, and other technical skills in the next generation of leaders and positively impact our local community. InspireNC coordinates outreach and volunteering events throughout the Triangle. In addition to this, we have a FIRST Robotics Competition team, a FIRST Tech Challenge Team, and multiple programming competition teams.
What We Do
Meaningful Work. Unforgettable Experiences.
InspireNC is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. To learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change please contact us or visit our location.
Mission and Vision
We aim to promote interest, knowledge, and involvement in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics; develop essential leadership skills such as integrity, teamwork, communication, and other qualities in the world’s future leaders; and positively impact our local communities by encouraging and fostering enthusiasm in our areas of concentration.