Bulgaria
What is FIRST LEGO League Future Edition?
FUTURE EDITION marks a new milestone in the evolution of FIRST LEGO League. It is a specialized program designed to make computer science and artificial intelligence a natural part of children's everyday learning.
Utilizing the latest LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI sets, the program brings together everything needed for seamless implementation:
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Wireless technology and programming
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Turnkey resources: A dedicated Teacher Portal with lesson plans and presentations (free registration), providing full support and ready-to-use teaching materials for educators.
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Effortless integration: The program fits smoothly into both regular classroom hours and extracurricular clubs.
Who is it for?
The program is tailored for two key age groups, aiming to inspire children from a very young age:
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Ages 5–7 (COMING IN OCTOBER 2026): Encourages collaboration, creativity, and early steps in technology.
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Ages 8–16: Fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving for entire school classes. For participation in FUTURE Edition 8–16, FIRST LEGO League Bulgaria recommends the LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI 11+ as the baseline set.
The mission of FIRST LEGO League FUTURE EDITION is to break stereotypes and meaningfully engage every type of learner—including children who previously did not see themselves in robotics or STEM fields.
Team Registration for FIRST® LEGO® League FUTURE EDITION Ages 8–16, BIOGLOW Season (2026–2027)
FIRST® LEGO® League FUTURE EDITION Ages 8–16
Materials – Base and Season Sets (FUTURE EDITION Ages 8–16)
FUTURE EDITION Thematic Set (Ages 8–16) for 4–8 Students
IMPORTANT: Each team requires 2 LEGO® Education CS & AI base sets to meet the necessary hardware requirements:
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Game Field: Utilizes part of the hardware components from the first set (single motor, dual motor, and color sensor).
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4-Member Team Equipment: Utilizes the 4 hardware components from the second set alongside the controller from the first set.
Participation Fees for FIRST® LEGO® League FUTURE EDITION (Ages 8–16)
1 Team – Future Edition (Ages 8–16) / 4–8 Students;
FUTURE EDITION BIOGLOW Theme Set (Ages 8–16)
Theme materials and methodical support throughout the season*
€469.00 (incl. VAT)
2 Teams – Future Edition (Ages 8–16) / 8–16 Students;
FUTURE EDITION BIOGLOW Theme Set (Ages 8–16)
Theme materials and methodical support throughout the season*
€569.00 (incl. VAT)
3 Teams – Future Edition (Ages 8–16) / 12–24 Students
FUTURE EDITION BIOGLOW Theme Set (Ages 8–16)
Theme materials and methodical support throughout the season*
€669.00 (incl. VAT)
4 Teams – Future Edition (Ages 8–16) / 16–32 Students
FUTURE EDITION BIOGLOW Theme Set (Ages 8–16)
Theme materials and methodical support throughout the season*
€769.00 (incl. VAT)
*Theme Materials and Methodological Support Throughout the Season:
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Innovation Project Guide in Bulgarian (PDF format)
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Engineering Notebook in Bulgarian (PDF format)
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Robot Game Rulebook in Bulgarian (PDF format)
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Field Map (PDF format)
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Mentor Training Sessions (online, 2 × 1.5 hrs) – for up to two teachers
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Mid-season Coordination Meetings (online, 2 × 1 hr) – for up to two teachers**
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Inspiring Expert Sessions for the season (online, 2 × 1.5 hrs) – for the entire team
National Event Participation Fee for 1 FUTURE EDITION (Ages 8–16) team at the FIRST LEGO League Robotics Festival: €100 (incl. VAT).
**Price for methodological support and coordination meetings for every additional pair of teachers: €150 (incl. VAT)
The listed prices do not include the LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI base sets.
Provisional Schedule for the BIOGLOW Season
September 9, 2026
Official launch of the program in Bulgaria
September 24, 2026
Information webinar for FIRST LEGO League Challenge / Future Edition (Ages 8–16)
By October 20, 2026
Team registration deadline for Challenge / Future Edition (Ages 8–16)
October 20 – November 20, 2026
Online training / methodological support for teachers and mentors
October 2026 – April 2027
Team working sessions and preparations
January – March 2027
Mid-season online meetings and peer experience exchange
March – May 2027
Regional and school events
April 17–18, 2027
Participation in the FIRST LEGO League Robotics Festival, Burgas (optional)
