StarkStrom Augsburg

What StarkStrom Augsburg does

StarkStrom Augsburg e.V. is a registered non-profit student racing team based at the Technische Hochschule Augsburg in Bavaria, Germany, founded in 2011. The organization annually fields 40 to 70 student members who design, build, and compete electric and autonomous formula-style race cars in the international Formula Student series. Across its history the team has produced 12 vehicles, entered 33 competitions, and accumulated 54 trophies.

The team's core products are single-seater electric race cars with integrated driverless (autonomous) capabilities. Underlying technology spans a custom 4WD powertrain with permanent-magnet synchronous motors and an 80 kW (peak) accumulator, a carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, self-developed battery management and torque-vectoring controllers, and an autonomous software stack that includes camera-based object detection via neural networks, LiDAR SLAM, trajectory planning, and integration with dSPACE, Vector, Teltonika, and KUKA-supplied hardware. Engineering work is structured into subsystems covering driverless, electrical, battery, chassis, aerodynamics, and vehicle dynamics.

The organization operates as a non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) and generates no commercial product revenue. Its operating budget is funded through corporate sponsorship tiers (Premium, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and donations from industrial partners including Siemens, dSPACE, KUKA, MT Aerospace, Hosokawa Alpine, Fraunhofer IGCV, MathWorks, Infineon, Tuxedo Computers, and Vector. The implicit business model is brand-building and recruiting for these sponsors: students deliver engineering deliverables and competition visibility in exchange for tooling, parts, and cash sponsorship.

Name

StarkStrom Augsburg

Legal name

StarkStrom Augsburg e.V.

Website

https://starkstrom-augsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

StarkStrom Augsburg e.V. is a non-profit Formula Student team at Technische Hochschule Augsburg, where 40 to 70 students annually design and build electric and autonomous race cars to compete in international Formula Student events, funded by corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Motorsport / Formula Student Engineering

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.) (MPAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ), Alternative Fuel, Hybrid & EV Service (High-Voltage) (EDAOAEAL)

Keywords

• Formula student racing
• Electric race car engineering
• Autonomous driving software
• Student engineering project
• Carbon fiber composites

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Donations: The organization operates as a non-profit registered association (e.V.) funded entirely through corporate sponsorships, donations, and voluntary contributions. Sponsors provide financial support, hardware, software licenses, manufacturing services, and parts. The team offers sponsor recognition through logo placement on the race car, team wear, website, and event appearances.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

StarkStrom Augsburg e.V. designs and builds electric Formula Student racing cars with proprietary autonomous (driverless) driving capabilities, including 600V high-voltage battery systems, LiDAR/camera perception, SLAM-based localization, and carbon fiber monocoque construction. The team competes in international Formula Student events (FSG, FSA, FSNL, FSIT, FSFrance) and supports students across all faculties of Hochschule Augsburg with hands-on engineering, software, and business project experience.

Product overview

StarkStrom Augsburg e.V. is a Formula Student racing team from TH Augsburg that designs and builds electric racing cars for international competitions. The organization offers a portfolio of racing car models (current: UASA 2511 Baby Hübner, previous: UASA 2410 Roter Kobold 2.0, UASA 2310 Roter Kobold, UASA 2209 Josef Tüftle, and others) and technical subsystems including autonomous/driverless systems with perception (camera/LiDAR object detection, neural networks), planning (SLAM, path planning), and vehicle controls (Matlab Simulink, torque vectoring); battery systems (600V high-voltage accumulator, battery management); electronics (processor boards, DCU, wiring harness); and mechanical subsystems (aerodynamics, chassis, drivetrain, suspension) all featuring carbon fiber reinforced polymer construction. The team competes in Formula Student events worldwide, achieving notable success including 1st place in the Driverless Cup at Formula Student Germany 2022 and FSFrance Driverless Winner 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UASA 2511 – Baby Hübner Latest electric Formula Student race car in the StarkStrom fleet, featuring autonomous driving capabilities, 600V battery system, and carbon fiber monocoque construction; built by the student team for the 2025/26 competition season.
• UASA 2410 – Roter Kobold 2.0 Electric Formula Student race car released for the 2024 season, with autonomous driving capabilities and the latest battery and electronics technology available at the time.
• UASA 2209 – Josef Tüftle (Jojo) Electric and driverless Formula Student race car of the 2022 season; the winner of the Driverless Cup at Formula Student Germany 2022, taking first place in 3 of 4 autonomous dynamic disciplines.
• Business Plan Consulting Service covering financial calculation, market and competitive analysis, investor proposal preparation, pitch video production, and presentation writing for Formula Student Business Plan static events.
• Cost Report Preparation Cost documentation and reporting service for Formula Student static events, including make-or-buy analysis, poster design, and presentation defense; won first place in the Formula Student Germany 2022 Cost Report discipline, defeating RWTH Aachen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st Place in Driverless Cup at Formula Student Germany 2022 - 3 out of 4 dynamic autonomous disciplines won
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Tuxedo ComputerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor providing laptops and workstations for the driverless system and general team operations. Supplied Stellaris 17 Gen5 laptop with Intel i9 and RTX 4080 for autonomous driving development. Also provides pavilion for weather protection during test drives and events.
• HufschmiedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing machining services and expertise for race car part production.
• Hosokawa AlpinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing machining support. Offers six-week turning and milling internship in their training workshop for team members to develop machine operation skills.
• MT AerospacecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor in aerospace sector providing advanced manufacturing capabilities.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum sponsor providing PLM software and digital engineering tools for design and simulation.
• dSPACEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum sponsor providing software and hardware tools for prototyping and simulation.
• KUKAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor, one of the leading providers of industrial robots and automated production systems. Partner since 2013.
• ADACmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor - Germany's largest automobile club providing organizational support and visibility.
• Fraunhofer IGCVmajorTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor - Fraunhofer research institute providing expertise in composite materials and manufacturing.
• LOCTITE (Henkel/Teroson)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing adhesive and sealant products (LOCTITE 243 threadlocker, LOCTITE SF 770) used throughout the race car for secure screw fastening.
• MathWorksmajorTechnology or IntegrationProvides MATLAB and Simulink software licenses used for vehicle simulation, control systems development, and code generation.
• Infineon TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationProvides inverters/converter development kits (Hybrid Kits) with integrated microcomputers for motor control systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KA-RaceIng: Formula Student team from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, one of the largest and most successful German teams. Competes head-to-head with StarkStrom at FSG, FS Austria, and FS Netherlands.
• DUT Racing Team: Formula Student team from TU Delft, regular competitor at FS Netherlands where StarkStrom placed 4th in 2021 and 3rd in dynamic disciplines in 2022. Direct European peer with comparable EV/driverless focus.
• eace Racing Team: Formula Student team from RWTH Aachen, long-standing dominant German team. StarkStrom defeated eace in the FSG 2022 Cost Report, and both teams compete directly in FSG and FS Electric classes.
• TUfast: Formula Student team from TU Munich, competing in FSG, FSD, and FS Electric with EV and autonomous driverless classes. Direct competitor on the same competition circuit with overlapping sponsor base in southern Germany.
• GreenTeam Uni Stuttgart: Formula Student electric and driverless team from University of Stuttgart. Direct competitor in the German EV and autonomous Formula Student classes with overlapping sponsor ecosystem in Baden-Württemberg.
• AMZ (Academic Motorsports Club Zurich): Swiss Formula Student team from ETH Zurich, multiple overall FSG winner. Closest international peer in the DACH region competing in the same EV and driverless classes.
• FASTRON (TU Braunschweig): Formula Student team from TU Braunschweig competing in EV and driverless categories across the Formula Student Germany and Austria events. Same competitive circuit and overlapping sponsor base.

Others

• Formula Student Germany: Organizer of the largest Formula Student competition held at Hockenheimring where StarkStrom won the Driverless Cup in 2022. Ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.
• Starkstrom Augsburg (broader motorsport category): Included as reference; the team is itself the subject company.

Broad incumbents

• Porsche Motorsport: Professional motorsport organization and frequent Formula Student sponsor/recruiter. Comparable in motorsport engineering focus but at professional scale; represents the career destination StarkStrom alumni flow toward.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StarkstromAux
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvuMLOzVBx9nf803IJRAQHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/StarkStromAugsburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/starkstromaugsburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/starkstrom.augsburg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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