Student Teams
Every year, Saxion students collaborate in teams on projects like building a solar boat or developing a drone. Whether part-time or full-time, you’ll contribute to innovative projects together with peers from the University of Twente. You'll gain practical experience, learn to collaborate across disciplines, and apply your academic knowledge. Will you become the future leader in the drone industry or build the solar boat of tomorrow? Discover which student team is right for you!
Future Factory Twente
The Future Factory is a workshop and office where five innovative student teams from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences collaborate daily on their innovations and vehicles. Interested? Stop by for more information, or perhaps you already know Saxion students on a team. We're happy to help!
DroneTeam Twente
DroneTeam Twente is the first and, so far, only competitive student drone team in the Netherlands! We prepare our members to become the leaders in the drone industry of tomorrow through education and participation in various international drone competitions. For example, we are currently developing a Humanitarian Drone for the UAS Challenge, which can deliver packages to remote locations during disasters.
“Drones can do much more than just cause damage. They can also help with logistical problems. They already deliver packages in the US. We want to make that possible here too.” – Bart Broen
Electric Superbike Twente
Electric Superbike Twente designs and builds a fully electric racing motorcycle every year. Each new team strives to build a motorcycle that surpasses the previous one. The goal is to preserve racing for future generations and demonstrate that electric mobility can be not only sustainable but also extremely competitive.
“Everyone on the team has tremendous motivation, which is often less common within a project group. This allows you to bring out the best in each other and helps you surpass yourself!” – Jim Kienhuis, Team Manager
HyDriven
HyDriven demonstrates the potential of hydrogen to accelerate the transition towards zero emissions. The student team achieves this by building a race car powered by hydrogen. HyDriven aims to connect teams and collectively show that others must also take this step to speed up the transition to zero emissions. In 2024, HyDriven became the first team to successfully complete all Formula Student events with a hydrogen fuel cell car. Do you believe in hydrogen too, and want to contribute to the sustainable technology of tomorrow? Then join HyDriven.
“Participating in a student team for a year is one of the best preparations for the business world. Nowhere else in my studies have I been able to work on such a large project involving so many different disciplines.” – Julia Bogers, Chief Vehicle Dynamics
RoboTeam Twente
RoboTeam Twente is a multidisciplinary and international team of students striving for innovation in both robotics and artificial intelligence. We believe that robotics and AI can make the world a better place if used correctly.
“You work with your team for a whole year towards the same goal: developing a rover that can ultimately perform tasks in a simulated Martian environment, as part of the international rover competition, the European Rover Challenge.” – Mariam Adela Mosallam, External Affairs
Solar Boat Twente
Solar Boat Twente promotes environmental awareness by building a reliable solar-powered boat. By pushing boundaries, the multidisciplinary team embraces a major challenge: designing and building the motorboat of tomorrow. They compete at several national and international events.
“Working intensively with other students was extremely valuable to me, and I made some good friends!” – Thom Kuenen
Solar Team Twente
Frequently Asked Questions
No! There are plenty of positions that don’t require a technical background. For example, Management and Marketing & Communications roles are open to all. The right motivation is key.
Every year, there are application rounds for positions on the teams. If you’re interested, first determine which team and role suit you best. You can learn more by reading about the teams on this website. Afterwards, you can attend one of the teams’ interest gatherings (check their websites for dates) or visit the Future Factory. If you already know Saxion students who are or have been part of a team, you can also ask them questions.
Once you know which team and role you want, you can apply. This usually involves a cover letter and resume, followed by an interview. The current team members decide who will join.
Yes, most students take a year off from their studies to fully focus on the project. You can also join part-time alongside your studies (most part-timers spend about 15 hours per week).
Yes, you can earn credits in several ways:
- Completing your internship with a student team
- Completing a minor within a student team
- Using the Smart Solutions semester and completing it with a student team
Whether you receive credits depends on your school’s examination board. Talk to your study coach in time about how to submit a request. More information is available on MySaxion (For Saxion students only).
If you interrupt your studies to join a student team, you must remain enrolled in your programme. This is mandatory for University of Twente students and recommended for Saxion students. If you’re enrolled, you remain eligible for student finance and travel allowance.
Want to Know More?
Are you a Saxion student and want more information about student teams, such as participation, credits, or financial support? Visit MySaxion (accessible to Saxion students only).