• Published 17 Mar 2023
    • Last Modified 10 Apr 2025
  • 4 min

RS Formula Student Build Fund

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 worth of products from RS (or equivalent in local currency).

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’s 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.

RS Formula Student Build Fund Winners 2025

We are thrilled to announce the 40 winning teams for the 2025 Build Fund!

Team Name
Country
University
Align Racing UiANorwayUniversity of Agder
ARUS Andalucía Racing TeamSpainUniversity of Seville
BCURacingUnited KingdomBirmingham City University
Cardiff RacingUnited KingdomCardiff University
Democritus Racing Team (DRT)GreeceDemocritus University of Thrace
Edinburgh University Formula StudentUnited KingdomUniversity of Edinburgh
Formula Student Team NapierUnited KingdomEdinburgh Napier University
Full Blue RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Cambridge
GCU RacingUnited KingdomGlasgow Caledonian University
High Speed KarlsruheGermanyHochschule Karlsruhe (UAS Karlsruhe)
HWRacingUnited KingdomHeriot Watt University
Imperial Formula RacingUnited KingdomImperial College London
Leiria Academic Racing Team (LART)PortugalInstituto Politecnico de Leiria
Phoenix Racing Formula Student TeamUnited KingdomCoventry University
Lund Formula StudentSwedenLund University
Manchester Stinger MotorsportsUnited KingdomUniversity of Manchester
MARTSpainUniversity of Málaga
NCME RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Bolton
Newcastle RacingUnited KingdomNewcastle University
NMURacingSouth AfricaNelson Mandela University
Oxford Brookes RacingUnited KingdomOxford Brookes University
Oxford University RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Oxford
PRz RacingPolandRzeszow University of Technology
PWR Racing TeamPolandWrocław University of Science and Technology
Rennschmiede PforzheimGermanyHochschule Pforzheim
Sheffield Formula RacingUnited KingdomThe University of Sheffield
Southampton University Formula Student TeamUnited KingdomUniversity of Southampton
Staffordshire Uni RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Staffordshire
TLS'e RacingFranceINSA Toulouse
TUS MotorsportIrelandTechnological University of the Shannon
UBRacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Birmingham
UCL RacingUnited KingdomUniversity College London (UCL)
UGRacing (University of Glasgow Racing)United KingdomUniversity of Glasgow
UH RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Hertfordshire
UOL RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of Leicester
UPM RacingSpainUniversidad Politécnica de Madrid
USW RacingUnited KingdomUniversity of South Wales
UWE-AIUnited KingdomUniversity of the West of England
Vermilion RacingDenmarkTechnical University of Denmark (DTU)
York Formula StudentUnited KingdomUniversity of York

How to Apply

The funding programme is open from November to January & 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!
  • Write a DesignSpark article summarising your build – you can share key learnings, challenges, product reviews, or future plans.

Funding

  • £1000 worth of RS products (including VAT) or equivalent, to support your Formula Student build.

Note: Teams outside the UK should be aware that product donations are subject to export control regulations, which may cause delays or cancellations.

Important Dates

  • Open for Applications: 1st November
  • Applications Close: 19th January
  • Winners Announced: 5th February

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