Get Involved
Join Our Solar Car Community
Whether you’re a team, volunteer, sponsor, or spectator, there are many ways to engage with solar car competitions. Help shape the future of sustainable innovation. Read below to learn more ways you can get involved.
Donors
Make an Impact Today
Every donation helps us expand opportunities in our solar car community and inspire the next generation of innovators. Choose how you’d like to contribute:
Friends of IEF
Provide general support for the IEF cause.
Interested in going further? Contact IEF to co-develop a custom “challenge” sponsorship or become a named sponsor for key event elements like a garage or track day.
Recruiter Sponsor Packages
A win-win for recruiters and IEF participants. Provide ongoing support for future events.
Press Coverage
Gain visibility while investing in the future of clean energy—plus, good vibes for a great cause.
Volunteers
Be a Part of the Action
Our events rely on dedicated volunteers, offering unique opportunities to experience solar carevents up close. Whether you’re a local community member interested in hosting teams, former team member, or industry professional, there are many ways to contribute.
Ways to Volunteer
- Event Officials – Help with inspections, timing, logistics, and overall event operations—or put your skills to use as an event photographer, videographer, or EMT. (Relevant credentials or portfolio may be requested.)
- FSGP Observer – Monitor teams during charging and cold pit activities to ensure fairness. No experience needed; training provided.
- ASC Observer – Travel with teams, document event activities, and provide reports to officials to maintain competition integrity. Meals and lodging provided by teams. No experience needed; training provided.
- Corner Worker (FSGP) – Get trackside action while helping manage event safety with flags and radio communication. Training provided.
- Event Host – Bring the solar cars to your location by providing space for a stage stop or checkpoint. Hosts welcome teams, media, and the public. Some organize additional local activities or celebrations.
Interested? Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved!
Students
Bring Your Team to the Starting Line!
University teams from around the world can register to compete in upcoming events. Don’t have a car ready yet? Register as a guest team to observe scrutineering, meet other teams, and gain valuable insights before joining a future competition.
Alumni
Stay Connected, Keep Inspiring
Once an alumnus, always an alumnus! The skills, friendships, and passion you gained in solar car events don’t end when you cross the finish line. Whether you’re working in renewable energy, aerospace, automotive, or beyond, there are plenty of ways to stay involved and give back to the community that helped shape your journey.
Ways to Stay Engaged
- Mentorship & Advising – Share your expertise by guiding current teams on engineering, strategy, or team management.
- Volunteer at Events – Join as an observer, scrutineering official, or track worker to support event operations.
- Become a Speaker – Present at the Solar Car Conference or host workshops on technical and leadership topics.
- Sponsor a Team – Help fund materials, travel, or research efforts for your alma mater’s team.
- Recruit Top Talent – Connect with current students for internships or full-time roles in your industry.
- Expand the Alumni Network – Stay in touch with fellow ASC & FSGP alumni through networking events and meetups.
- Support the Next Generation – Help with fundraising efforts, promote the program, and advocate for solar car competitions in your field.
Your hands-on experience helped shape your skills and career—now you can help shape someone else’s. Stay involved as an alum to support the next generation of students through mentorship, volunteering, and advocacy for experiential learning.
Want to go further? Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved!
Spectators
Experience the Excitement of Solar Competitions!
Join us at an upcoming competition to see cutting-edge solar cars in action. Whether at a track event or a cross-country rally, you’ll witness firsthand the future of clean energy transportation.
Learn about the upcoming challenges and see when and where you can check out the solar cars in action.
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Check out the latest news on volunteer opportunities, team registrations, and event participation.
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