- Published 17 Mar 2023
- Last Modified 10 Apr 2025
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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!
<br>Team Name <br> | <br>Country<br> | <br>University<br> |
|---|---|---|
| <br>Align Racing UiA<br> | <br>Norway<br> | <br>University of Agder<br> |
| <br>ARUS Andalucía Racing Team<br> | <br>Spain<br> | <br>University of Seville<br> |
| <br>BCURacing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Birmingham City University<br> |
| <br>Cardiff Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Cardiff University<br> |
| <br>Democritus Racing Team (DRT)<br> | <br>Greece<br> | <br>Democritus University of Thrace<br> |
| <br>Edinburgh University Formula Student<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Edinburgh<br> |
| <br>Formula Student Team Napier<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Edinburgh Napier University<br> |
| <br>Full Blue Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Cambridge<br> |
| <br>GCU Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Glasgow Caledonian University<br> |
| <br>High Speed Karlsruhe<br> | <br>Germany<br> | <br>Hochschule Karlsruhe (UAS Karlsruhe)<br> |
| <br>HWRacing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Heriot Watt University<br> |
| <br>Imperial Formula Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Imperial College London<br> |
| <br>Leiria Academic Racing Team (LART)<br> | <br>Portugal<br> | <br>Instituto Politecnico de Leiria<br> |
| <br>Phoenix Racing Formula Student Team<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Coventry University<br> |
| <br>Lund Formula Student<br> | <br>Sweden<br> | <br>Lund University<br> |
| <br>Manchester Stinger Motorsports<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Manchester<br> |
| <br>MART<br> | <br>Spain<br> | <br>University of Málaga<br> |
| <br>NCME Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Bolton<br> |
| <br>Newcastle Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Newcastle University<br> |
| <br>NMURacing<br> | <br>South Africa<br> | <br>Nelson Mandela University<br> |
| <br>Oxford Brookes Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>Oxford Brookes University<br> |
| <br>Oxford University Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Oxford<br> |
| <br>PRz Racing<br> | <br>Poland<br> | <br>Rzeszow University of Technology<br> |
| <br>PWR Racing Team<br> | <br>Poland<br> | <br>Wrocław University of Science and Technology<br> |
| <br>Rennschmiede Pforzheim<br> | <br>Germany<br> | <br>Hochschule Pforzheim<br> |
| <br>Sheffield Formula Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>The University of Sheffield<br> |
| <br>Southampton University Formula Student Team<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Southampton<br> |
| <br>Staffordshire Uni Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Staffordshire<br> |
| <br>TLS'e Racing<br> | <br>France<br> | <br>INSA Toulouse<br> |
| <br>TUS Motorsport<br> | <br>Ireland<br> | <br>Technological University of the Shannon<br> |
| <br>UBRacing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Birmingham<br> |
| <br>UCL Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University College London (UCL)<br> |
| <br>UGRacing (University of Glasgow Racing)<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Glasgow<br> |
| <br>UH Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Hertfordshire<br> |
| <br>UOL Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of Leicester<br> |
| <br>UPM Racing<br> | <br>Spain<br> | <br>Universidad Politécnica de Madrid<br> |
| <br>USW Racing<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of South Wales<br> |
| <br>UWE-AI<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of the West of England<br> |
| <br>Vermilion Racing<br> | <br>Denmark<br> | <br>Technical University of Denmark (DTU)<br> |
| <br>York Formula Student<br> | <br>United Kingdom<br> | <br>University of York<br> |
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
Questions?
Email them to us at YouthCommunity@rs.rsgroup.com
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