Garden State Alliance
Empowering the next generation of innovators, The New Jersey Garden State Alliance’s First Tech Challenge teams are fostering STEM education and inspiring community impact through hands-on learning and collaboration. Our teams are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where students can explore their passions, develop essential skills, and make a positive difference in their communities.
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Our Teams
MillburnX
FTC 23650
Millburn, NJ
MillburnX was founded in 2023. We are committed to spreading the core tenets of FIRST and fostering collaboration through avenues such as the Garden State Alliance.
Ultraviolet
FTC 23268
Hackettstown, NJ
Founded in 2023, Ultraviolet is currently a small community team (>5 members). We strive to spread STEM and FIRST while building the best robot possible. Co-creation of the Garden State Alliance and awards such as Inspire and Winning Alliance Captain at our first league tournament are evidence of our multidisciplinary dedication and effort.
Critical Mass
FTC 207
Englewood, NJ
Founded in FTC’s inagural year, 17 NJ state championship and 3 world championship appearances. We strive to spread the love for robotics and expand our own knowledge by keeping strong connections with our large alumni network.
MKA Robotics
FTC 13302
Montclair, NJ
We are Montclair Kimberley Academy Robotics, based in Montclair, NJ. Our team is a community with uniquely diverse voices and runs on our core values of iteration, collaboration, and advocacy.
Don't Blink
FTC 14481
Plainsboro, NJ
We are FTC team 14481 Don't Blink, the FIRST Tech Challenge World Champions for the 2022-2023 robotics season, and the Regional District Champions and State Division Finalists of the 2023-2024 season. Comprised of 15 talented high schoolers from various schools in New Jersey, we strive to push the boundaries of innovation, education, and robotics.
Enforcers
FTC 7149
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
ENFORCERS is a team based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. We take in people from all across Atlantic County and also South Jersey. Our main goal is to help our team members learn and excel in their respective team to help them with their future careers post high school. We are always open to help everyone in the world of STEM.
Invicta
FTC 8110
Dix Hills, NY
Invicta is an FTC team based in Dix Hills with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our name in Latin means unconquerable or unbeatable, and our motto is unbeatable together, which represents our goal of uplifting everyone in STEM no matter where they come from.
Gearview
FTC 9848
Mullica Hill, NJ
As the varsity robotics team at Clearview Regional High School, Gearview is dedicated to achieving excellence in both robot design and community outreach. We take pride in mentoring and supporting our community, combining innovative engineering with a commitment to making a positive impact. Our collaborative spirit and dedication set us apart as leaders in robotics.
Emerald Knights
FTC 10582
Livingston, NJ
We are the Emerald Knights, one of three teams based in Livingston High School. We aim to promote STEM in our community, creating a learning environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.
Reboot
FTC 247
Sparta, NJ
We are Reboot, sister team to 248 Fatal Error, based in Sparta, NJ. Our team has stood the test of time and remains one of the oldest teams in all of FTC, priding ourselves on not only our extensive competition history, but also the many wonderful and diverse people who make our team what it is. From our engineers to our programmers, our team represents the full potential of our community. And humanity’s ability to function with barely any sleep.
Cosmic Goose
FTC 8902
Glen Rock, NJ
We are Team 8902 Cosmic Goose, one of two teams based in Glen Rock, NJ. Our goal is to foster STEM in our community and make the FTC competition space a more inclusive and diverse place. We pride ourselves on our extensive competition history in addition to number state and regional level awards such as the Compass Award, Innovate Award, and Finalist Alliance Captain.
Galactic Pigeon
FTC 23314
Glen Rock, NJ
We are team 23314 Galactic Pigon! Founded in the 2023-2024 season, the Galactic Pigeon was the state championship winning alliance in its debut season. As we continue to reach to create better robots, we also aim to grow the FIRST and STEM community.
Tech-tonic
FTC 11697
East Brunswick, NJ
Our team is 11697 Tech-tonic, based in East Brunswick. We value determination and knowledge, and we aim to introduce others to the joy of STEM through education, outreach, and training programs.
C.V.T.D
FTC 12441
Mullica Hill, NJ
FTC 12441 C.V.T.D. is a family united by robotics. We value inclusion, diversity, and teamwork. We tackle challenges together, learn from mistakes, and support each other's growth. Our pride comes from seeing each member shine.
Iron Lions
FTC 19922
Salt Lake City, Utah
We are Team 19922 the Iron Lions based out of Rowland Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah. We have a sister team, team 16748 the Monochromats, and are jointly committed to making the FTC community a safer and better place. We are the only LGBTQ+ of FIRST Partner Team in Utah between FRC and FTC. Last season we made the playoffs at every event and were invited to compete at CRI. We have consistently sent members to the World Championship in Houston via Deans List. Our team has been creating novel and complex systems in both the hardware and software realms, most notably Sovereign and Panopticon. As we go into our 4th season as a team and 6th season as a school we wish the rest of the FTC and FIRST communities as we Dive into this season!