The Community Center for STEM

The STEM Bridge Center (SBC) is the central hub for the FIRST® robotics and STEM community in Bellevue and its surrounding cities.

We exist to ensure the sustainable success of local teams by solving their most critical challenges: a lack of space, effective mentorship, and stable funding. We provide a dedicated home where students can collaborate, innovate, and grow.

More than just a facility, we are a launchpad. We champion the proven FIRST® model of project-based learning to cultivate well-rounded leaders—equipping them with technical expertise, a deep sense of social responsibility, and the global perspective needed to solve the challenges of our future.

Our approach is built on a proven model for success. Learn more about why it works.

Explore Our Programs

Meet the MiniBot:
Your Low-Cost Gateway to Robotics

Your First Real Robot

Discover the fun of robotics! Our workshop guides beginners to build their own robot from scratch and learn Python, all for just $60. No experience needed!

[Build Your First Robot →]

The Perfect FLL Test Bot

Supercharge your FLL team's coding! For only $60, build a fully compatible test bot to solve the "one robot, many coders" problem and iterate faster.

[Upgrade Your Team's Gear →]

Start Your FIRST® LEGO® League Journey With Us!

We make it easy to launch a new team!

Thinking of starting an FLL team but worried about the cost and complexity? We provide:

✅ New teams registration support and seed funding (with partial and full coverage available) on a first-come, first-served basis.
✅ Free weekly In-person Mentoring
✅ Free Team meeting space

Community Impact & Social Proof
- 2024-25 Season -

42

Event Hosted

8600+

Reached Locally

50+

Countries Served

35,000+

Global Users

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