The EcoCAR Innovation Challenge is expanding its network of industry partners, bringing new opportunities for university students to develop in-demand technical skills, collaborate with industry experts, and prepare for careers shaping the future of mobility.
New sponsors will play an important role in strengthening the program’s technical capabilities, expanding student learning opportunities, and supporting the continued success of the competition.
New EcoCAR Innovation Challenge sponsors include:
- American Battery Technology Company
- Cohda Wireless
- Denso
- Dynamic Map Platform
- Gamma Technologies
- Growth Innovation Strategy
- Intrepid Control Systems
- Vibration Research
“Industry partnerships are at the heart of what makes EcoCAR such a valuable experience for students,” said Jesse Alley, EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Program Director. “These new sponsors bring specialized expertise, technologies, and perspectives that help students connect what they learn in the classroom with the challenges and opportunities facing today’s mobility industry.”
Through sponsor engagement, students gain access to technical expertise, specialized tools, industry resources, and professional mentorship that extend learning beyond the classroom. Working alongside industry professionals helps university teams strengthen their problem-solving abilities, explore emerging technologies, and apply their knowledge to complex engineering challenges.
Sponsors also provide valuable insight into workforce needs, such as the technologies and skills shaping the future of mobility. By engaging with students throughout the competition, industry partners share insights into evolving technologies, introduce emerging priorities, and help students develop the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in the transportation and mobility sectors.
“EcoCAR provides a unique platform for industry and universities to work together to develop the next generation of engineering talent,” said Alley. “By investing their time, knowledge, and resources in the competition, our sponsors help students build the technical capabilities, professional connections, and practical experience they need to contribute to the workforce.”
Industry sponsorship is essential to the continued growth and success of EcoCAR. This collaborative model enables EcoCAR to remain responsive to evolving transportation technologies while providing students with meaningful, hands-on experiences that reflect real-world engineering and business environments.
As the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge moves forward, its expanding network of sponsors will help strengthen the program’s technical foundation, enrich the student experience, and advance its mission of developing the workforce needed for the future of mobility.
To learn more about our new EcoCAR sponsors, visit: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Sponsors – Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions
