the boring illini

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Not-a-Boring Competition

About us

We are a student-led team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign dedicated to pushing the boundaries of tunneling technology.

Our team brings together passionate engineering and business students to design, build, and test innovative tunnel boring machines for the Not-a-Boring Competition.

Our mission is to empower future engineers and innovators by developing groundbreaking and impactful tunneling solutions, while providing exceptional hands-on learning experiences.

Our vision is to design and build advanced TBMs that push the boundaries of speed, precision and sustainability. We want to provide students with immersive, real-world engineering and business experiences, bridging academic knowledge with practical application. Lastly, we want to promote STEM education and outreach by sharing our work with the broader community and inspiring future generations to pursue innovation in engineering.

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Student leads across three colleges at UIUC including Grainger College of Engineering, Gies College of Business and the College of Media

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Companies our team has worked for. We are composed of skilled and ambitious students with experience at a variety of impressive companies. We've applied our talents across diverse industries, bringing fresh perspectives, creativity, and a strong work ethic to every project we take on

SPONSORSHIP

WHY SPONSOR US?



Empower Hands-On Engineering and STEM Education

Our team is dedicated to designing and building an advanced tunnel boring machine, allowing students to apply their engineering and business skills in a real world Collaborative Environment. By investing in our project, your company directly contributes to STEM education and the development of future engineers and innovators who will drive progress in infrastructure and technology.



Meaningful Partnerships and Direct Engagement

As a registered 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, donations to our team are tax-deductible. Sponsorship also offers direct engagement with our members through technical reviews, mentorship, and recruitment opportunities. You will have access to our team’s resume book and can host corporate events or info sessions with our members.