inventing tomorrow, racing today

Engineers of Innovation is a Dutch solar boat racing team that designs, builds, and races a custom solar-powered boat.

we combine our love for the water with our passion for a greener future. our team of experienced (ex) students have been making waves in the world of solar boat racing since 2016.

upcoming events

Want to see solar-powered speed in action? Check out our upcoming races and events – we'd love to have you there cheering us on. Whether you're curious about the technology or just want to witness some seriously fast boats, come hang out with us. Drop us a line and we'll save you a spot!

events

klusdag (project day)

Hogeschool van Amsterdam, The Netherlands

every monday

NK Solar Challenge

Akkrum, The Netherlands

May 15 — May 16, 2026

Amsterdam Solar Boat Challenge

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

June, 2026

Balaton Solar Boat Challenge

Balatonalmádi, Hungary

Aug 28 — Aug 30, 2026
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sponsors & partners

Not to brag, but our sponsors are pretty awesome! They believe in a green future and share our passion for sustainable engineering. Join this awesome group and help us innovate.

  • Innoseis logo
  • Würth elektronik logo
  • Eurocircuits logo
  • CleanMobility logo
  • Altium logo
  • Transip logo
  • Binder logo
  • Contaclip logo

curious about working with engineers of innovation?

join our passionate team

Think you've got what it takes? We're looking for engineering students and boat enthusiasts who want to turn theory into reality. You'll work alongside passionate teammates, building everything from scratch and racing what you've created. Fair warning: it's addictive.

Join us

Most solar boat teams outsource over 80% of their components.
We don’t.

We build everything from scratch – and we love it. Our carbon fiber hull? Designed and manufactured in-house. Our battery system and motor controllers? Built by our own team. This hands-on approach gives our partners and team members incredible opportunities to develop real-world skills across every aspect of engineering.

come along for the ride!

What started as a bold idea – harnessing solar power for high-performance racing – has evolved into something much bigger. We're engineers, dreamers, and speed enthusiasts who believe that sustainability and performance aren't mutually exclusive. Along the way, we've discovered that the best innovations happen when passionate people work together.

We come from different disciplines and backgrounds, but we share the same drive: pushing the boundaries of what's possible with solar-powered racing. Whether you're troubleshooting electrical systems at 2 AM or fine-tuning aerodynamics on race day, you're part of a team that values both technical excellence and the thrill of competition.

catch a glimpse of the action