FLL was established in 1998 and aims to heighten the interest of children and young people in science and technology.

Statoil har been FLL's local partner in Scandinavia since the start and became the main global sponsor in 2011.

FIRST LEGO League introduces young people, ages 9 to 16, to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building self confidence, knowledge, and valuable employment and life skills.

It is expected that more than 170,000 children from 56 countries will participate worldwide in competitions in 2012.