Help build the next fleet.
Support the students developing AAV’s autonomous vehicles for air, sea and subsea. Funding, equipment and expertise help turn designs into testable systems.
Choose how to contribute.
Share what you can offer and when it is available. We can discuss how it fits the team’s current work.
What support can cover.
A robotics programme needs more than vehicle parts. Explore the development, testing and operational costs that support can help cover.
Build the vehiclesThe parts, software and facilities needed to design, assemble and maintain our autonomous systems.
- Vehicle Hardware
- Sensors, cameras, onboard computers, GPS systems, radios, motors, thrusters, batteries and waterproof components installed on our vehicles.
- Computing and Control Stations
- Computers, displays, controllers, network equipment and storage systems used to develop and supervise the vehicles.
- Software and Digital Services
- Engineering software, simulation tools, cloud services, website hosting, data storage and code development services.
- Prototyping and Fabrication
- 3D printing, machining, welding, circuit boards, custom brackets, enclosures and outsourced manufacturing.
- Maintenance, Spares and Consumables
- Replacement parts, cables, seals, fasteners, adhesives, cleaning supplies and other items used throughout testing.
- Tools and Workshop Equipment
- Soldering stations, drills, crimping tools, measuring equipment, hand tools, workbenches and storage systems.
Test safelyThe equipment and field support needed to test each vehicle safely and repeatedly.
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Life jackets, safety shoes, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing and first-aid supplies.
- Vehicle Safety Equipment
- Emergency-stop systems, recovery lights, propeller guards, remote shutdown systems, fire extinguishers and safety signage.
- Testing Equipment
- Navigation buoys, visual markers, acoustic beacons, docking targets, payload targets, measuring equipment and test fixtures.
- Field Testing Operations
- Portable shelters, tables, radios, power supplies, extension reels, anchors, ropes and weather protection for water and flight tests.
- Launch, Recovery and Storage
- Trailers, trolleys, lifting straps, vehicle stands, transport frames, hard cases, storage racks and recovery equipment.
- Local Transportation
- Vehicle rental, towing, fuel, parking, supplier collection and transport between NTU and test sites.
Compete internationallyThe transport, travel and event costs required to bring the team and its vehicles to major competitions.
- Competition Registration
- Entry fees and official participation charges.
- Air and Sea Freight
- Transport for vehicles, equipment, batteries, tools and spare parts.
- Protective Shipping Cases
- Custom crates, hard cases, internal padding and reusable transport frames.
- Customs and Dangerous-Goods Handling
- Import and export paperwork, temporary admission, customs clearance and battery shipping requirements.
- Travel and Accommodation
- Flights, hotels, local transport, vehicle rental, mobile data and meals for team members.
- Insurance and Travel Administration
- Travel insurance, freight insurance, visas and other competition-related administrative costs.
Share our workThe resources needed to represent NTU, engage the public and share our engineering journey.
- Outreach Events
- Booth fees, demonstration equipment, transport, display stands, workshop materials and public engagement activities.
- International Conferences
- Registration, flights, accommodation, workshops, poster printing and visits to robotics organisations.
- Media Equipment and Subscriptions
- Camera and audio equipment, equipment rental, editing software, design tools, licensed media and cloud storage.
- Website and Digital Communications
- Hosting, domain renewal, digital services, online forms, sponsor pages and content management.
- Printing and Exhibition Materials
- Banners, brochures, technical posters, stickers, sponsor boards and display graphics.
- Team Apparel
- Working shirts, competition shirts, polo shirts, jackets, caps, safety vests and name tags.
Sustain the teamThe operational support needed to train students, preserve knowledge and prepare future teams.
- Recruitment and Member Training
- Onboarding materials, workshops, technical training and internal development activities.
- Documentation and Technical Reports
- Design records, operating procedures, safety documents, competition reports and technical submissions.
- Knowledge Transfer and Handover
- Training sessions, archived project files, equipment records and handover activities for future cohorts.
- Administration and Compliance
- Permits, certifications, inspections, procurement charges, insurance and institutional requirements.
- Sponsor and Mentor Engagement
- Meetings, demonstrations, visits and materials used to maintain industry partnerships.
- Contingency and Unexpected Repairs
- Emergency replacements, damaged components, failed prototypes, price changes and urgent redesigns.
Start a conversation.
Request the 2026 sponsorship package to discuss support options and recognition. Include your organisation, the kind of contribution you have in mind and any timing constraints.