Raceyard Formula Student Team Kiel

What Raceyard Formula Student Team Kiel does

Raceyard Formula Student Team Kiel is a student engineering association founded in 2005/2006 under the institutional umbrella of Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel (Fachhochschule Kiel), operating from Schwentinestraße 13, 24149 Kiel, Germany. The team designs, builds, and races electric Formula Student cars, with a portfolio spanning 14+ vehicles from the T-Kiel A 06 (2006) to the currently developing T-Kiel A 26 X (IdefiX, 2025/26). The current generation, T-Kiel A 25 X (PhoeniX), is a 183.5 kg electric race car with a CFK-Sandwich Monocoque chassis, four in-wheel motors with Simulink-based torque vectoring, a 600V / 7.7 kWh self-developed Li-Po accumulator, a sub-4 kg fourfold SiC inverter system, and the team's first fully autonomous driving capability (Driverless Cup eligibility) using optical groundspeed sensing and RTK GNSS state estimation.

The team serves two primary constituencies: university students seeking hands-on interdisciplinary engineering experience across mechanical, electrical, software, and business domains, and corporate sponsors seeking brand visibility, recruitment pipeline access, and project collaboration. Revenue is generated through a tiered sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Supporters) anchored by Fachhochschule Kiel, CIMTT, Rheinmetall, and Werner Petersen Stiftung, plus a granular Zellpatenschaft (cell-naming) program and in-kind contributions from technology partners (Vector Informatik, MathWorks, Siemens Software, Ansys, Altair, STMicroelectronics, and others). Raceyard has accumulated 500+ sponsors historically and competes at 8+ Formula Student events per season across Germany, Austria, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, and additional European circuits, with notable results including 1st Overall at Formula Student Spain 2023 (T-Kiel A 23 E Valkyrie) and 2nd Overall at Formula Student Netherlands 2025 (PhoeniX).

Name

Raceyard Formula Student Team Kiel

Legal name

Raceyard Formula Student Team - Studentische Vereinigung der Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel

Website

https://raceyard.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raceyard is a student engineering team at Fachhochschule Kiel that designs, builds, and competes with electric Formula Student race cars, serving university students seeking hands-on engineering experience and corporate sponsors seeking brand visibility and a talent pipeline.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Formula Student Electric Racing

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent) (MPAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports Support & Feeder Series (Developmental Championships) (MPAKAGAH), Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• Formula Student racing
• Electric racing car development
• Autonomous driving systems
• Student engineering association
• Corporate sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: Raceyard is a self-organized and self-financed student association. The team receives financial and in-kind support from sponsors at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper) in exchange for visibility on the car, team apparel, and marketing materials.
2. Cell Sponsorship (Zellpatenschaft): Individual battery cell sponsorship program where donors receive naming rights for cells in the T-Kiel A 25 X, along with certificates and merchandise (posters, mugs, jute bags) based on quantity purchased.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Raceyard Formula Student Team Kiel is a student engineering association that designs, builds, and races electric Formula Student competition cars (T-Kiel A series), currently fielding the T-Kiel A 25 X (PhoeniX) with autonomous driving capability. The team is self-organized and self-financed through tiered corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Supporters) and a Zellpatenschaft (battery cell sponsorship) public donation program, in exchange for visibility on the car, apparel, website, social media, and at international Formula Student events across Europe. The team also provides hands-on engineering education to ~40-100 students annually from multiple Kiel universities.

Product overview

Raceyard Formula Student Team Kiel develops and competes with a portfolio of electric Formula Student racing cars, currently featuring the T-Kiel A 25 X (PhoeniX) as its primary product. The portfolio includes a history of 18+ race cars spanning combustion to electric powertrains, with the T-Kiel A 25 X being the first to integrate full autonomous driving capability. The team also offers sponsorship programs, cell sponsorships, and press kits as supporting services. The T-Kiel A 26 X is currently under development for the 2025/26 competition season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T-Kiel A Series: The series of Formula Student race cars built by the team, with naming convention T-Kiel A [year/car number] X (e.g., T-Kiel A 25 X).

Products and services

• T-Kiel A 25 X (PhoeniX) Electric Formula Student racing car with CFK-Sandwich Monocoque chassis, four-wheel drive with individual wheel motors, torque vectoring, LTE telemetry, and autonomous driving capability. Built by university students for international competition.
• Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program with tiered partnership levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Supporters) providing branding exposure on the race car, apparel, website, social media, and at Formula Student events in exchange for financial and in-kind support.
• Zellpatenschaft (Cell Sponsorship) Public micro-donation program where individual supporters can become namers of individual battery cells in the T-Kiel A 25 X accumulator. Includes certificates and merchandise perks (T-Kiel A 25 X poster, mug, jute bag) based on number of cells sponsored.
• Press Kit Comprehensive press kit containing team logos, vehicle photos, and event images available for media use with copyright attribution to Raceyard.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st Place Overall at Formula Student Spain 2023 with T-Kiel A 23 E (Valkyrie)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major, bronze, gold and silver.

• Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel (Fachhochschule Kiel)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional sponsor and host organization. Raceyard is a student association under the umbrella of Fachhochschule Kiel. The university provides facilities, administrative support, and acts as the main platinum sponsor. The team operates from the university's campus in Kiel.
• CIMTT (Institut für CIM-Technologie-Transfer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute at Fachhochschule Kiel that supports the team with technology transfer, manufacturing capabilities, and technical expertise. Long-standing platinum sponsor providing access to production technology and CIM expertise.
• RheinmetallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman automotive and defense technology company, platinum sponsor. Provides high-end components and technology for the racing car development.
• Werner Petersen StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the team as platinum sponsor, contributing to the development and success of the Formula Student project.
• Sensoric SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology company supporting the team with sensor solutions and expertise for vehicle dynamics and telemetry systems.
• Bendix TankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor contributing to the team's success with tank technology and manufacturing support.
• Vector InformatikcoreTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor providing CAN toolchain software (CANoe, CANdb++) for embedded systems development and CAN communication testing.
• Fischer ElektromotorencoreTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor providing Fischer PMSM motors (4x TI085 or 4x 35.4 kW variants) for the electric powertrain.
• Siemens SoftwaremajorTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing high-end simulation software for the team, supporting CFD simulations and design optimization.
• CADFEM GermanymajorTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing simulation software and engineering services for the team.
• MLP FinancifybronzeStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor from the 2025/26 season, providing financial services support.
• Eggers CNCbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing precision CNC manufacturing services for custom parts.
• Vishay (Itzehoe)bronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing electronic components for the vehicle's electrical systems.
• HR SpezialfedernbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing specialized springs for the suspension system.
• Punker GroupbronzeStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor from 2025/26 season, supporting the team's engineering efforts.
• Karstens Watercut WeldingbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing waterjet cutting and welding services for precision manufacturing.
• H.B. Jensen SyltbronzeStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor from 2025/26 season.
• 3DconnexionmajorTechnology or IntegrationProvides professional CAD hardware (CadMouse) and exclusive team member discounts to support efficient design workflows.
• VesevogoldStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor for 2025/26 season supporting the team.
• MegaridesilverTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor for 2025/26 season providing technology solutions.
• TQ GroupsilverTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor for 2025/26 season providing electronic components and technology.
• ScanologysilverTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor for 2025/26 season, 3D scanning technology partner.
• MarplesilverTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor for 2025/26 season providing data analysis tools.
• ABE GruppebronzeStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor for 2025/26 season.
• 247 TailorsteelbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor for 2025/26 season providing sheet metal fabrication.
• ElacmajorTechnology or IntegrationSponsor providing acoustic and sensor technology for the vehicle.
• Hell (HELL Gravure Systems)goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor providing manufacturing technology support.
• KnierimgoldTechnology or IntegrationGold sponsor from yacht building providing precision manufacturing capabilities.
• AltairbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing simulation and optimization software (Altair HyperWorks).
• MathWorksbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing MATLAB/Simulink software for control systems and torque vectoring development.
• IgusbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing polymer bearings and cable carriers for the vehicle.
• Würth ElektronikbronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing electronic components and connectors.
• STMicroelectronicsmajorTechnology or IntegrationSponsor providing semiconductor components for embedded systems and motor control.
• AnsysmajorTechnology or IntegrationSponsor providing simulation software (Ansys Fluent, Ansys Mechanical) for CFD and structural analysis.
• VI GradebronzeTechnology or IntegrationBronze sponsor providing vehicle dynamics simulation software.
• Hexagon/NovatelmajorTechnology or IntegrationProvider of RTK GNSS and sensor technology for state estimation and autonomous driving systems.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AMZ (ETH Zürich): Formula Student team at ETH Zürich. Swiss counterpart of German FS teams, often ranked among Europe's top performers, with similar autonomous-driving ambitions and technical depth.
• DUT Racing (TU Delft): Formula Student team at TU Delft in the Netherlands. Direct competitor at FS Netherlands and other European events with comparable electric powertrain and self-developed BMS/inverter architecture.
• GreenTeam Stuttgart: Formula Student electric team from University of Stuttgart, competing in the same European FS circuit with similar electric powertrain focus. Most comparable as a German FS team at a comparable engineering university with a similar talent-pool and sponsor-recruitment value proposition.
• TUfast (TU Munich): Formula Student team at Technical University of Munich. One of Germany's most established FS teams, comparable in scale, engineering ambition, and industry sponsor base to Raceyard.
• FaSTTUBe (TU Berlin): Formula Student team at TU Berlin. German engineering university team with same student-association structure, electric powertrain, and competition calendar.
• KA-Racing (KIT): Formula Student team at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). German FS team competing in similar European events with comparable student-driven engineering model and sponsorship-based funding.
• eLi (RWTH Aachen): Electric Formula Student team at RWTH Aachen University. Direct German peer focused on electric powertrains, competing at the same FS Germany and continental events with comparable institutional sponsorship model.

Emerging players

• Forze Hydrogen Racing (TU Delft): Student motorsport team at TU Delft focused on hydrogen-electric racing. Emerges as a related but technology-divergent peer in the student motorsport space with comparable sponsor ecosystem.

Regional players

• Global Formula Racing (Penn State / UAB): Joint US-Germany Formula SAE team combining Penn State and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Comparable student-driven engineering model but focused on Formula SAE (North America) rather than Formula Student Europe.

Others

• Formula Student Germany (Organizer): Organizer of the flagship Formula Student Germany event at Hockenheim. Not a direct competitor but the ecosystem platform through which Raceyard competes and gains sponsor visibility, making it a key OTHERS connection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raceyard
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RaceyardKiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raceyard
• Instagraminstagram.com/raceyard
• TikToktiktok.com/@raceyard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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