While this journey started in 2012, the founders of Solar Team Eindhoven have believed in a solar-powered future for years, making this prototype launch feel like the starting point of a new era.

Lightyear was founded in 2016 by alumni of Solar Team Eindhoven, which won the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Since the launch, Lightyear has received several awards, grants and support from key investors.