- The initiative, which culminates in a gravity car competition through the streets of Burgos, will feature the participation of 12 educational centers from across Spain, including Colegio Niño Jesús from Burgos.
- On June 6th, the day before the race, students will present and defend their projects at the facilities of Hiperbaric, the global leader in high-pressure technology manufacturing.
- The Hiperbaric Challenge is organized by Hiperbaric and Desmasa and has the support of the Burgos City Council, the Burgos Provincial Council, the Spanish Federation of Gravity Sports, and the companies Invicta and El Vagón.
On June 6th and 7th, Burgos will welcome 150 students from 12 educational centers across Spain to take part in the Hiperbaric Challenge, an educational initiative that concludes with the traditional gravity car race organized by Hiperbaric, the Burgos-based world leader in high-pressure technology.
The 12 educational centers participating in the 12th edition of this educational challenge come from A Coruña (IES de Fene), Madrid (IES Virgen de la Paloma and IES Humanes de Parla), Barcelona (IES Esteve Terradas i Illa, from Cornellá de Llobregat), Valencia (IES Jaume I, from Ontinyent), Vizcaya (CIFP Bidebieta), Palencia (CIFP Camino de la Miranda), and Burgos (Colegio Niños Jesús). The teams will compete for awards in five categories: Hiperbaric Challenge 2025 Winner, Best Technical Project, Business Entrepreneurship, Social Values, and Performance and Attitude during the Race.
Once again, the educational challenge will test the prototyping of gravity cars designed and built by the students, as they race through the streets of Burgos, in accordance with the technical requirements set by the Spanish Federation of Gravity Sports (FDI).
Hiperbaric Challenge is an initiative aimed at sparking technological and scientific vocations among students aged 13 and up, through the design and construction of a gravity car prototype. The challenge targets students in 3rd and 4th year of ESO, Baccalaureate, and Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Vocational Training programs throughout Spain.
To reach this point, the 12 participating teams had to submit a comprehensive project and a feasibility plan, covering technical and technological aspects, marketing, financial planning, and team management. Students participate in teams, guided by a tutor and mentors. The tutor is responsible for guiding the team toward achieving the final goal and acts as the group’s administrative representative.
Hiperbaric provides both tutors and students with the necessary tools to develop their projects, offering support in the form of training sessions and mentoring, as well as logistical aid through a basic kit that includes a car body and wheels with tires and rims for each team.
Before the urban race scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, the students will present and defend their projects on June 6th at the Hiperbaric facilities, the global leader in high-pressure equipment manufacturing.
In the previous edition, IES Virgen de la Paloma from Madrid, represented by their team “Los Palomos,” took first place.
Inspiring Vocations
The Hiperbaric Challenge gives young participants an opportunity to get closer to the business world, where they face decision-making processes and receive academic and career guidance. It also offers a first-hand experience in the world of technology, thanks to the collaboration of two innovative tech companies: Hiperbaric and Desmasa.
The Hiperbaric Challenge is organized by Hiperbaric and Desmasa and supported by the Burgos City Council, the Burgos Provincial Council, the Spanish Federation of Gravity Sports, and the companies Invicta and El Vagón.
Here’s a short video that explains what the Hiperbaric Challenge is, how it works, and why it’s such a great opportunity for students and educational centers:
