Our Partners
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Meet our Main sponsor
ClusterVision is a leading European provider specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) solutions. Based in Amsterdam, ClusterVision designs, builds, and supports powerful supercomputing and data management infrastructures tailored to meet the needs of research, industry, and governmental clients. With a focus on scalability, efficiency, and custom configuration, ClusterVision combines top-tier hardware, open-source software, and advanced engineering expertise to deliver solutions that drive scientific discovery and innovation.
ClusterVision provides RISE with access to their supercomputer clusters, so that we can run our simulations faster and better.
meet our platinum sponsors
Ansys - Infinite Simulations is a global leader in engineering simulation software, enabling engineers to push the limits of design through advanced modelling and analysis tools.
Ansys’ suite of solutions supports a broad array of industries, from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and energy, by delivering unparalleled accuracy and insights into product performance under real-world conditions. With a commitment to innovation, Ansys empowers companies to optimize their products, reduce development costs, and accelerate time-to-market.
Ansys helps RISE to simulate complex fluid dynamics to assess how our rocket may perform in the real world.
Dalvoorde Techniek is a leader in machine construction, machining, and industrial automation.
With expertise in precision engineering, maintaining and modifying machinery, developing new systems, and specialized machining services like CNC and manual turning, milling, and boring; they offer their clients high-quality products which are all machined by them at their workshop in Nijverdal.
Dalvoorde Techniek supports industries with the production of custom parts and assemblies, and they will play a crucial role in manufacturing our Hybrid Rocket Engine, as well as assisting us in the manufacture of additional smaller parts upon request, ensuring precision and quality every step of the way.
CAD2M is a Dutch company focused on enabling innovation through digital design and manufacturing solutions.
With expertise in 3D CAD, CAM, and PLM software, CAD2M empowers companies across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, engineering, and construction, to optimize their design-to-production workflows.
Through its partnerships with leading software providers such as D’Assult Systemes, CAD2M offers comprehensive support and consulting services to make product development more efficient.
CAD2M provides RISE with trainings on SOLIDWORKS product design.
RIGOL is a leading provider of innovative test and measurement devices. They have a wide range of high-performance instruments used by engineers and researchers across a wide range of industries.
Their products are designed to support precision measurements and enhance productivity in engineering and development environments.
RIGOL is loaning RISE a suite of advanced tools, including a power supply, oscilloscope, function waveform generator, and a multimeter. Additionally, they are providing hours of user training, ensuring our team can maximize the potential of these tools to achieve our engineering goals.
Altium is a global leader in Printed Computer Board (PCB) design software, providing tools that streamline the process of designing, prototyping, and producing printed circuit boards. With a strong focus on usability and innovation, Altium’s solutions empower engineers and designers across industries to bring complex electronics to life.
Altium Designer, its flagship product, offers an integrated environment that combines powerful design, collaboration, and data management tools, making it an essential platform for modern electronics development.
Altium has given RISE licenses to use the Altium Designer, which our team uses to design our PCBs.
Meet our gold partners
The University of Twente (UT) is a leading Dutch public research university, located in Enschede. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and interdisciplinary approach, UT combines technology and social sciences to address complex global challenges.
With five faculties and numerous specialized research centres, the university is home to over 12,000 students, more than 3,000 academic staff, and a robust support network, making it a vibrant hub for innovation and collaboration.
As a pioneer in high-tech, human-centred research, UT plays a key role in fields such as nanotechnology, robotics, sustainable energy, and digital society, fostering partnerships with industry and institutions worldwide.
The University of Twente provides RISE with financial support for our project.
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) is a prominent Dutch public research university located in the heart of Amsterdam.
It is committed to social responsibility and interdisciplinary research, as VU combines a comprehensive academic offering with a strong focus on sustainability and global engagement.
The university includes 31,000 students and a diverse array of research institutes, and programs in science, humanities, medicine, and social sciences.
The VU provides RISE financial support for our project.
Meet our silver sponsors
VDL ETG Almelo, part of the VDL Groep, is a high-tech manufacturing partner located in Almelo, Netherlands.
Known for precision engineering and complex system development, VDL ETG Almelo specializes in producing high-quality components and systems for sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, and scientific instrumentation. By combining advanced engineering capabilities with a collaborative approach, VDL ETG Almelo supports clients in bringing cutting-edge technologies to market.
VDL ETG Almelo provides RISE financial support for our project.
Meet our bronze sponsors
RS Components is a major global distributor of electronics, electrical, and industrial components, serving engineers and procurement professionals across various industries.
With a catalog of over 500,000 products from top brands and an extensive logistics network, RS provides solutions spanning electronic components, automation, tools, and safety equipment. RS also offers value-added services like technical support and inventory management.
Specifically to RISE, RS provides us with a yearly budget to purchase necessary components.
Tailscale is a software company which provides enterprise VPN solutions that simplify the access to secure networking for teams and organizations.
Built on WireGuard, Tailscale provides seamless, private connectivity by allowing devices to communicate directly and securely, no matter where they are located.
Tailscale is generously providing our team with access to their enterprise VPN for free, enabling secure and efficient communication and testing of simulations.
The Twente University Fund (UT Fund) raises and manages funds to provide effective support to the University of Twente and its different organizations.
As an independent foundation the Board makes its own choices, but is in close cooperation with the University of Twente's Board, which is also represented in the University Fund's Board. The common basic principle is: the growth and prosperity of the university and the university community.
The UT Fund helps RISE in creating and managing our crowdfunding campaign.