Sponsorship

The generous support of our sponsors make this team possible. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our Business Manager Hasan Alali at alalihas@msu.edu. The following sponsors have contributed to our success.

MSU Solar Car Racing Team Sponsorship Policies:

The team shall keep the name or logo of any sponsor displayed as long as the team is using the donation that they were given from the sponsor.
The team shall feature the name or logo of every sponsor on the car, the website, and on the race official shirt.
The sizes of the names or logos are determined based on the amount of donations and are restricted to the available space on the object.
The logos or names on the website will be linked to the company's or individual's website and will be featured on the team's website for an additional academic year after a race is done.
All sponsorships are eligible for tax exemption as the Michigan State University Solar Car Racing Team is a non-profit organization.
Our sponsorship tier system is ranked as following:

Diamond sponsors are companies or individuals who donate $10,000 or more* to our team. These sponsors will have their logo or name featured on the car. Along with this, their logos or names will be placed on the team shirt, the team's website, and the car will be available for corporate events if available.

Platinum sponsors are companies or individuals who donate $5000-$9,999*. These sponsors will have their logo or name featured on the car. Along with this, their logos or names will be placed on the team shirt and the team's website.

Gold sponsors are companies or individuals who donate $1,000-$4,999* to the team. Sponsors who meet this tier will have their logo or name on the car. Along with this, their logos or names will be placed on the team shirt, and the team's website.

Silver sponsors are companies or individuals who donate $500-$999*. Meeting this tier will allow the sponsors logos or names on the car. Along with this, their logos or names will be placed on the team shirt and the team's website.

Bronze sponsors are companies or individuals who donate $250-$499*. These sponsors are eligible to have their logo or name placed on the car, the team shirt, and the team's website.

* The amounts listed can be referred to as monetary amounts, labor time, and/or item value.

How To Donate

Your donations are appreciated. We couldn't succeed without the support of our community. You can make donations online, by mail, or by gifts of stock. Thank you for your support!

Online Donation (Credit Card)

The new online system lets you donate directly to the team. Follow this link to the MSU donation page, and the Solar Car Project will automatically be added to your gift cart. You will see the fund appear in the upper-right corner of the screen. Enter the amount you wish to donate and click on "Continue" at the bottom of the screen. The system will then guide you through the payment process.

Donation by Mail (Check)

To donate by check, make the check payable to "Michigan State University" and write "Solar Car Project" in the check memo. Checks should be mailed to: Office of Development College of Engineering Michigan State University 3536 Engineering Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1226

Stock Gifts

To gift stock as a donation to the team, contact the Engineering Office of Development by phone at (517) 355-8339 or by email at egrdevel@egr.msu.edu.