BYTEFORGE #11425

FIRST Robotics Competition Team
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FORGING METAL, CODE, FUTURE ENGINEERS & COMPETITION.

BYTEFORGE Team 11425 is a student-led FIRST Robotics Competition team from Colonial Heights, VA, combining industrial mechanical and electrical engineering, Java programming, business and marketing, and community outreach.

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// OUR IDENTITY & MISSION

We are builders, innovators, and problem-solvers who turn curiosity into creation.

BYTEFORGE Our team brings together students who use science, technology, engineering, and teamwork to tackle challenges, learn from failure, and build something greater than themselves. We believe robotics is about more than machines. It is about developing people, strengthening communities, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Our mission is to empower students to become confident innovators, collaborative leaders, and lifelong learners through hands-on robotics. We strive to design and build impactful technology, embrace challenges as opportunities to grow, and foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and gracious professionalism. Through outreach, mentorship, and community engagement, we share our passion for STEAM and inspire others to discover what they can achieve.

// Team 11425 Mission

Every challenge starts with an idea. Every idea grows through teamwork. Every achievement creates an opportunity to inspire someone else.

Design and Programming

Students build essential technical skills by translating concepts into reality through CAD modeling and engineering advanced Java-based control systems for competitive robotics.

Hardware and Building

Mastering our robots inside and out through hands-on experience is essential for building, problem-solving, and repairing systems under the intense demands of competition.

Business and Outreach

Corporate and local sponsorships through strategic community partnerships are vital while inspiring the next generation of STEM innovators by engaging prospective young team members.

// FLEET DATABASE

COMPETITION ROBOTS

Engineered competitive machinery for FIRST Robotics.

Official FIRST Match Data & Replays

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2026–2027 BIOCORE

Coming this Spring

TBD

  • Drive: Swerve
  • Autonomous:
  • Focus:
Frankie Robot
2025–2026 REBUILT

Frankie

Modified Kitbot

  • Drive: Tank
  • Shooter: Quad Flywheels and Compliant Stars
  • Award: Rookie All-Star
Match Footage on TBA

// COUNTDOWN TO NEXT DISTRICT

FCH DISTRICT CHESAPEAKE VA EVENT

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Hickory High School, Chesapeake, VA

March 12–14, 2027

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// 2027 SEASON SCHEDULE

DISTRICT QUALIFIER

FCH District Chesapeake VA Event

Chesapeake, VA • March 12–14, 2027

Competition Information
DISTRICT QUALIFIER #2

FCH District Mechanicsville VA Event

Mechanicsville, VA • April 2–4, 2027

Competition Information
CHAMPIONSHIP

Chesapeake District Championship

Upper Marlboro, MD • April 8–11, 2027

Pending Qualification

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PHOTOS & ACTION HIGHLIGHTS

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// SPONSORSHIP NETWORK

OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Empowering STEM education, tooling, and competition travel.

Support Team #11425

Download our Sponsorship Packet for information on how you can become a Friend of the Forge.

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// Sponsorship Levels
PLATINUM
$3,000+
  • Gold Rewards +
  • • Large Logo On Robot
  • • Dedicated Social Post
  • • Announced As Team Sponsor At Events
GOLD
$1,000+
  • Silver Rewards +
  • • Medium Logo On Robot
  • • Logo On Team Shirt
  • • Web Link Inclusion
SILVER
$500+
  • Bronze Rewards +
  • • Small Logo On Robot
  • • Social Shoutout
BRONZE
$200+
  • • Web Sponsor List
  • • Donor Certificate
// Current Sponsors

Platinum Tier Sponsors ($3,000+)

Your Company Name and Logo Here

Fund critical fabrication tools and workshop equipment

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Empower the next generation of engineers

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Equip high school students with real-world technical skills

Gold Tier Sponsors ($1,000+)

Your Company Name and Logo Here

Build stronger robots and brighter futures

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Fuel hands-on STEM education

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Help keep local youth innovating, coding, and solving complex problems

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Bring big robotics ideas to life

SILVER SPONSORS
$500+ Level
// Supporting Businesses and Individuals:
Hook and Loop
Your Name Here
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BRONZE SPONSORS
$200+ Level
// Supporting Businesses and Individuals:
Nolen Family
Your Name Here
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// TRANSMISSION HUB

JOIN BYTEFORGE AS A STUDENT, MENTOR, OR SPONSOR

Get in touch for student membership, professional mentorship, or sponsorship inquiries.

Team Members

No prior experience needed—just bring your passion! If you're a high school student ready to collaborate, learn real-world skills, and build something awesome, there’s a place for you on our team.

Mentors

Join us as a mentor and help shape the next generation of innovators! We’re always looking for local professionals eager to share their expertise, offer hands-on guidance, and provide our students with invaluable real-world learning experiences.

Sponsors

Great community partnerships are the foundation of our success. Partner with us to empower the next generation of STEM engineers and technicians. Reach out today to explore sponsorship opportunities!

Prefer email?

Contact us directly at outreach@byteforgerobotics.com

Interested in joining? Sponsoring? Have other questions?

Please fill out our contact form and a member of our team will reach out to you soon.

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