Our Main Partner
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.
Platinum partners
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 - Infinite Simulations helps RISE to simulate complex fluid dynamics to assess how our rocket may perform in the real world.
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.
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 licences to use the Altium Designer, which our team uses to design our PCBs.
Gold Partners
The University of Twente (UT) is a leading Dutch public research university, located in Enschede, Netherlands. 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 (undergraduate and postgraduate), 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.
Silver Partners
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.
Bronze Partners
RS is a major global distributor of electronics, electrical, and industrial components, serving engineers and procurement professionals across various industries. With a catalogue 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.
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.