Within the University Partnership Program, AVL provides up to 30 licenses per product for teaching and noncommercial research. Basic and expert trainings as well as certain hardware are offered at special rates. Provided that a basic training course is attended, e-mail support of up to 10 hours is given free of charge for each software product. Licenses are valid for 12 months, six weeks before the license period ends UPP partners are asked to fill in an online feedback form. Deliverables provided by the institute are evaluated and the licenses will be renewed.
Deliverable/AVL:
- AVL delivers up to 30 licenses per product at an annual license fee of € 0 per product
- Certain products may require an application process
Mandatory Deliverable/Institute
- Providing a short video/picture from your calculations including a description and name(s) of responsible for public use (i.e. AVL LinkedIn page)
Deliverable/Institute (minimum 2 options per product):
- Mentioning the use of AVL software in the annual institute report
- More than 2 papers on conferences/in journals per year acknowledging the use of AVL AST software
- Offering courses/seminars for industry including AVL members to present
- Collaboration in R&D projects
- Providing R&D results obtained with or to be built in AVL software
- Internet link to AVL website
Selected Software Tools
The software development in close interaction with leading academic institutions and the automotive industry has resulted in the dedicated engineering tools AVL CRUISE™ M, AVL Scenario Designer™, AVL Scenario Simulator™, AVL FIRE™ M, AVL EXCITE™ M, Model.CONNECT™, FIFTY2 PreonLab, AVL VSM™, AVL CONCERTO 5™, AVL M.O.V.E DATA TOOLBOX 2, AVL IndiCom™, AVL CAMEO 5™, Testbed.CONNECT™, AVL Smart Mobile Solutions™ and AVL-DRIVE™ which have successfully proven to cover major aspects of engine, powertrain and vehicle related simulation tasks.
Simulation Software
Due to its scope, AVL FIRE™ M can be described as all-purpose CFD software. However, it is mainly used for the development of all types of powertrains and their components.
The software allows you to view flows around vehicles and objects or heat transfers between any fluid and solid domains in detail.
Data gives one the confidence to clearly decide which concepts to follow. A solid data basis is especially important when mobility concepts are evaluated with regard to multiple factors at the same time. This is exactly what AVL CRUISE™ M stands for.
Powertrain development comes with critical challenges: Will the system hold up under real-world operating conditions? Will it fail under stress or create excessive noise? If these uncertainties are not addressed, the result can be costly development delays and redesigns.
AVL EXCITE™ M provides answers before problems occur.
The increasing networking in vehicle development means that components are no longer considered in isolation and that departments have to work across the board. As a result, it is not uncommon for different modeling strategies and tools to clash.
Model.CONNECT™ bridges this gap.
The difference between classic CFD and PreonLab is quickly explained. Classical CFD is based on mesh creation, for PreonLab a different approach was chosen: Smoothed-Paritcle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is the basis of the revolutionary PREON® technology.
How can you check whether an automated driving function is safe in all situations? To answer this question with certainty, billions of test kilometers would be required. A more efficient and sustainable solution is scenario-based testing.
How can you tell whether an automated driving function is safe in all situations? To answer this question with certainty, billions of test kilometers would be required. A more efficient and sustainable solution is virtual scenario-based testing.
The technical complexity of modern vehicles and the desire for a sustainable development process require new, innovative solutions. The search for the ideal vehicle concept, calibration, testing and validation are therefore becoming increasingly virtual. This is where AVL VSM™ comes into play.
AVL UPP Student Challenge
Are you a university student passionate about simulations? Show off your creativity and technical skills by participating in the AVL UPP Student Challenge!
Why Participate?
- Get Featured: The best submissions will be showcased on AVL's social media channels (i.e. LinkedIn and/or TikTok).
- Win Prizes: Three lucky students will win a $50 Amazon (or similar) voucher each semester!
How to Participate?
- Create: Develop a simulation as part of your university coursework.
- Capture: Record a video or take a screenshot of your simulation in action.
- Submit: Send your entry all year round to avl_upp@avl.com.
Tips for Success
- Be creative! The more innovative and visually appealing your simulation, the better.
- Ensure your video or screenshot clearly demonstrates the functionality and uniqueness of your simulation.
Don't Miss the Chance to Shine and Win
Apply Now for AVL RACETECH Software
AVL RACETECH offers its racing specific vehicle dynamics simulation tool AVL VSM™ RACE, and its data evaluation and analysis tool AVL DRIVE™ RACE (hereinafter both together referred to as “AVL RACETECH tools”) to universities and Formula Student teams within the AVL University Partnership Programme (UPP). However, the number of teams that can be supported is limited, and therefore a selection process has been established.
Timeline for 2026 AVL RACETECH Tools License
- Timeframe for submission of applications by FSAE teams/universities: July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
- Success / no success feedback to applicants by AVL RACETECH: November 28, 2025
- Delivery of AVL RACETECH tools license to successful applicants: January 31, 2026
- Validity of AVL RACETECH tools license: January 31, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Applications for a AVL RACETECH Tools License
FSAE teams/universities wishing to obtain a AVL RACETECH tool license must submit a written application to AVL RACETECH. The application should cover the following aspects:
- Who are you?
- What are you planning to do with the AVL RACETECH tools? What for do you want to use them?
- Why should AVL RACETECH grant a license to you?
Data Acquisition and Analysis Software
Transform your e-mobility analysis with AVL CONCERTO 6™, featuring fast data access, AI-driven technologies, advanced visualizations and calculations, and auto-generated reports for superior performance and precise insights.
AVL IndiCom™ is a comprehensive software platform for data acquisition and signal processing tailored for mobility and energy sectors. The applications are e-power, combustion, EIS, or NVH analysis.
Smart Calibration and Virtual Testing Software
A powerful open execution platform that connects simulation models to the testbed.
AVL CAMEO 5™ unlocks a new maturity level of calibration and validation in automotive software testing.