Young Innovators

Young Innovators

We are passionate about empowering young innovators, and support a variety of student projects from around the world - it could be you next! Get in touch to find out how we can work together: Grass@RS-Components.com

Project Showcase

Check out some recent student projects which have been made possible through support from Grass Roots!

Power Hab team

PowerHab - the only UK team joining IGLUNA 2020

We are sponsoring team PowerHab at the University of Strathclyde who have been continuing to develop their Space Habitat power system concept whilst working from home. They will showcase their project to the Swiss Space Center and European Space Agency in July at the online field campaign.

Eurobot - University of Southampton

For two years running we have partnered up with a fantastic team of Mechanical Engineering students at the University of Southampton to enter Eurobot! For 2020, the team is attempting to surpass last year’s achievements and the theme is “Sail the World”

EuroBot team

Proudly Supporting

Some of our awesome partnerships, we are honored to be involved with such great initiatives!

HKUST Robotics team

HKUST Robotics team

Established in 2003, the HKUST Robotics Team encourages students to take part in a variety of external robotics competitions outside their regular curriculum.

Since 2011, the Team has been participating annually in external robotic contests such as ABU Robocon, the MATE ROV competition and the NXP Cup Intelligent Car Race Competition.

ICRS - Sumobot 2020

We recently supported the awesome Imperial College Robotics Society (ICRS) with their Sumobot competition. Nick at ICRS has recently reflected on the competition and shared an article on DesignSpark, explaining the Sumobot competition and how you can get involved.

ICRS Sumobot 2020
Ocean Innovators

Ocean Innovators

The Ocean Innovators channel aims to connect and empower social and technological innovators around the world acting to support ocean-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

"There is no such thing as a one stop solution to preserve our oceans, we need everyone to innovate!"

What is DesignSpark?

DesignSpark is YOUR engineering platform, a global network of 950,000+ engineers.

DesignSpark welcomes every engineer, and its your place to connect, share and build your professional profile.

The projects you post will be seen by engineers, innovators and employers all over the world. Take the opportunity to start sharing your enthusiasm, skills and knowledge today, who knows where it might lead! Plus you get:

- Free ECAD & MCAD software
- Project inspiration & ideas
- Support & advice from the community
- Access to amazing giveaways & competitions

Teaching and Learning Resources

Teaching and Learning Resources

Integrate free DesignSpark software tools with your curriculum using RS University learning resources. Available to download for free for registered DesignSpark members