RS is excited to support the next generation of engineers through the Formula Student Build Fund, offering teams around the world the opportunity to enhance their practical engineering skills with £1000 inc VAT worth of products from RS (or equivalent in local currency).
The RS Build Fund is even better this year with additional funding of RS Pro Branded products to teams displaying exceptional understanding of how the products enable their car development.
Formula Student is one of the most prestigious student engineering competitions in the world. It challenges university teams to design, build, and race a single-seater race car from scratch. Teams not only compete on the track but also in areas like design, cost, and presentation. It is a unique opportunity for students to gain real-world experience, working in multidisciplinary teams to push their engineering skills to the limit.
We understand that building a Formula Student car is a challenging and expensive process. That’s why we’re committed to helping teams succeed by providing essential products to bring their designs to life.
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Important Dates
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Open for Applications: 5th November
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Applications Close: 20th January
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Winners Announced: 5th February
How to Apply
The application process is straightforward. Simply tell us about your team, your goals, and how you plan to use the fund. Share the technical skills you're developing as part of your Formula Student team and how our support will help you achieve your competition objectives.
Eligibility
To apply for the Build Fund, your team must meet the following criteria:
- Be a registered member of DesignSpark (sign up here)
- All team members must be aged 18 or over at the time of entry
- Be a registered Formula Student team
What We Expect
Successful teams receiving the Build Fund will be asked to:
- Sign a simple agreement.
- Create a video introducing your team and workshop, tagging us on social media (we’ll provide guidance)
- Order your RS products and get building!
- Winners of Additional RS Pro branded products to create a product review of the awarded products (Guidance to be provided)
- Write a DesignSpark article summarising your build – you can share key learnings, challenges, product reviews, or future plans.
What You Could Win
A total £1,000 worth of RS products (Inc VAT) is up for grabs for some selected teams
- £1,000 worth of RS products (including VAT) or equivalent, to support your Formula Student build.
RS PRO Additional Funding:
Your team could be one of five winners to receive an extra £1,000 (including VAT) worth of RS PRO products from RS!
In return, we’ll ask each winning team to create one short video review of the products you received, explaining how they helped improve your project.
How to enter: Simply select the RS PRO Bonus Funding option on your application form & tell us how the RS PRO products will help in the development and build of your car.
Note:
Teams outside the UK should be aware that product donations are subject to export control regulations, which may cause delays or cancellations.
Any cost incurred through customs may be reimbursed provided evidence of payment is available
Previous Winners
See what other previous winners have used the funding for here. Get more insight from other teams' contributions and development strategies.
Got Questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at: youthcommunity@rs.rsgroup.com
Good luck, and we can't wait to see your projects take shape!
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