Our sponsors
W.A.F.F.L.E.S. teams would not be able to operate without the support of our partners and sponsors.
As a volunteer-operated, not-for-profit organization, we rely on their generous continued support. It gives our teams the equipment and materials they need to work with, the space they need to work in, and the opportunity to be a part of our organization. Our sponsors enable our students to learn and gain valuable hands-on experience in STEM fields.
We love to form strong relationships with our sponsors and give back to them. We are happy to do site visits and demonstrations, or collaborate with them on projects and events. Throughout the season, we also send updates on where we are at to keep our supporters involved from the idea stage to the final products and performances.
What your support does
Sponsors keep robotics open to kids from age 4 to 18 across the Kingston region. Here is what that gets you and them.
10,000+
people reached a year
Site visits to sponsors and local schools, plus events like Science Rendezvous and the Princess Street Promenade.
97%
of graduates go on to post-secondary
96% of those have studied STEM. These are the engineers, technologists and tradespeople you will be hiring.
Top 50
in the world
Out of more than 3,700 teams, by robot performance rating (EPA) in 2025 and 2026. Top 10 in Ontario, with 7 World Championship qualifications in a row.
20+
FRC students from 5+ schools
A community team, open to any student in the Kingston area whatever school they go to.
What a season costs
$62,700
That is one FRC season. Every mentor is a volunteer, and team members pay for their own travel and accommodation, so sponsorship goes straight into the program.
For 13 years our build space was donated by sponsors. For 2025-26 we have to rent one, which is now the biggest line in the budget.
- $30,000 Build space rental (estimated)
- $9,000 Registration for two district events and the kit of parts
- $8,000 World Championship registration
- $7,500 Robot parts
- $4,700 Provincial Championship registration
- $1,500 Team operation
- $1,000 Insurance
- $1,000 Tools
Made possible by
Platinum
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world's largest recycler of aluminum. Driven by the purpose of "shaping a sustainable world together," they work alongside customers to provide innovative, low-carbon, and high-recycled-content aluminum solutions. They have provided us with financial and in-kind support for our FRC programs since 2014.
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Silver
Bronze
Community
- TourTrax
- Whitecap Kingston
Supporter
Become a sponsor
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or partner, take a look at our sponsorship package or contact us at info@wafflesrobotics.com. We appreciate any and all support!
How sponsors support us
- Financial donations
- Materials in-kind (access to supplier network, metal, wires, Lexan and so on)
- Donation of services (machining, printing and so on)
- Providing workspace and storage space for our teams