Sponsors

Fully student-led, multidisciplinary engineering team competing in Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge.

We design, build, and test our vehicle in-house, with active outreach across schools, campus, and community events. Donations are processed through the ASU Foundation and are tax-deductible.

Credibility at a glance

  • Fully student-led, multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Competing in Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge
  • Vehicle designed, built, and tested in-house
  • Active outreach across schools, campus, and community events
  • Donations are processed through the ASU Foundation and are tax-deductible

Sponsorship tiers

Community Partner

$100 – $499

  • Dedicated social media announcement recognizing partnership
  • Continued social media highlights with sustained sponsorship
  • Quarterly project update newsletter
  • Tax-deductible contribution through ASU Foundation

Bronze Sponsor

$499 – $2,999

  • Everything in the Community Partner tier
  • Small logo placement in official sponsorship packet
  • Small logo on team apparel worn at competitions, outreach, and events

Silver Sponsor

$3,000 – $9,999

  • Everything in the Bronze tier
  • Medium logo in sponsorship packet and on team apparel
  • Small logo placement on the solar car

Gold Sponsor

$10,000 – $29,999

  • Everything in the Silver tier
  • Large logo in sponsorship packet
  • Medium logo on team apparel and solar car
  • Access to the Solar Devils resume database
  • Invitation to creative design and branding meetings with the team

Gold sponsors gain direct engagement with student engineers across mechanical, electrical, software, and project management disciplines.

Platinum Sponsor

$30,000 – $74,999

  • Everything in the Gold tier
  • Large logo placement on the solar car
  • Elevated visibility on team apparel
  • Formal recognition at award ceremonies and official race events

Platinum sponsors receive top-tier exposure throughout competition, outreach, and media appearances.

Helios Sponsor

$75,000+ (covers full program funding)

  • Everything in the Platinum tier
  • Priority logo sizing and placement across the vehicle and materials
  • Premium, high-visibility branding on the solar car
  • Recognition as the primary partner supporting the full program

Helios Sponsors demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation and student-led engineering. Tier availability and benefits are coordinated directly with the Solar Devils leadership team.

Where Sponsor Support Goes

Sponsorship funding is allocated transparently across the program to ensure safety, performance, and competition readiness:

  • Electrical Systems: battery packs, power electronics, control systems
  • Mechanical Systems: chassis, suspension, braking, drivetrain
  • Aerodynamics: aeroshell manufacturing and testing
  • Operations: logistics, transportation, and competition expenses
  • Safety & Compliance: inspections, safety equipment, and regulatory requirements

Download sponsor deck

Sponsorship Packet PDF

Contact us

Andrew Lee, Business Team Lead

ajlee44@asu.edu