Local Partnerships Lehigh Formula SAE is a small, student-run engineering club in Bethlehem with a twenty-five year history focused on designing, manufacturing, and racing an open-wheel car for SAE competitions. This gives partners in the Lehigh Valley a straightforward entry point for STEM-focused sponsorships, hands-on student internships, and co-development projects with a university team.

Tech Footprint This team maintains a modern engineering tech footprint including CAD, analytics, data streaming, and storage/networking tools. The combination of AutoCAD, MicroStrategy, Apache Kafka, NetApp, Aryaka, and related platforms signals opportunities to sell CAD licenses, data analytics solutions, cloud storage, and network optimization services, plus training to maximize use.

Racing Components Competitive race development creates demand for high-performance vehicle components, data acquisition, telemetry, sensors, control systems, and testing equipment. Potential sales fit for automotive suppliers, ECU and sensor vendors, battery systems, motors, and prototyping tools to support lightweight design, testing, and reliability.

Sponsorship Model Sponsorship and funding dynamics favor long-term partnerships given the team’s established presence and ongoing competition schedule. Sales opportunities include tiered sponsorship packages, co-branded events, internships, and technology demonstrations that align with diversity and STEM outreach goals.

Talent Pipeline Strong engineering talent pipeline offers recruiting opportunities for internships, co-ops, and entry-level roles in manufacturing, data science, software, and hardware. Proximity to Lehigh University and regional employers makes it attractive for local suppliers and multinationals seeking early access to top-tier talent.