Built By Teams,
For Teams
FirstHand was born from a simple observation at competitions: teams often have spare parts they don't need, while others are desperately searching for that one component to keep competing. We're here to bridge that gap.
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Our Mission
To create a seamless, trusted marketplace where FRC teams can trade parts, share resources, and support each other in the spirit of gracious professionalism.
What We Stand For
Community First
Every feature we build is designed with the FRC community in mind. Teams helping teams is at the heart of everything we do.
Trust & Security
We verify all teams through FIRST's official database, ensuring every transaction is with a legitimate robotics team.
Speed When It Matters
Competition season moves fast. Our platform is built for quick connections and instant communication between teams.
Gracious Professionalism
We uphold FIRST's core values of cooperation and mutual respect in every interaction on our platform.
Our Story
It started at a regional competition in 2024. A team's motor controller failed during qualifications, and they had no spares. By chance, a neighboring team had exactly what they needed sitting unused in their pit. That quick trade kept both teams competitive.
But what if they hadn't been neighbors? What if the team with spares was across the venue, or at a different event entirely? That's when the idea for FirstHand was born.
We built FirstHand to replicate that serendipitous moment of one team helping another—but at scale. Now, any team can find what they need, connect with teams who have it, and keep building and competing.
How It Works
Register Your Team
Sign up with your FIRST team number and get verified instantly.
List Your Inventory
Add spare parts you're willing to trade, sell, or give away.
Browse & Connect
Search for parts you need and reach out to offering teams.
Trade & Grow
Complete the trade and build your network in the FRC community.
Ready to Join the Community?
Start trading with verified FRC teams today.