MANCHESTER, N.H., Sep 22, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) --FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a not-for-profit organization founded by inventor DeanKamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology, has officially recognized Qualcomm Incorporated as a FIRSTStrategicPartner. The San Diego-based wireless telecommunications company began supporting FIRST in 2007, and was recently recognized as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2014 FIRST Championship.