Formula fusion is MancheSTAR’s annual engineering challenge – a Hackathon-style event where teams gather to tackle problems in fusion technology.
The date for the 2027 Formula Fusion is yet to be decided.
Event Schedule – 2027
FAQs
Food will be provided
Please indicate any dietary requirements on the sign-up form. Feel free to take a second helping once everyone has had a chance to eat!
Tickets will be purchasable from the SU website.

FORMULA FUSION 2026
In March 2026, hackers gathered to compete in MancheSTAR’s 2026 Formula Fusion Hackathon. Over two days, they designed and pitched their robots to be used within STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production). Here is the result.















