Toyota Motor Europe and H2 Grand Prix Foundation join forces to promote STEAM education
- The new collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers by providing immersive learning experience that deepen their understanding of renewable energy.
- As part of this programme, H2GP will supply schools with tools to support teaching of renewable energy and hydrogen, guide teachers and students in their application and culminate with a model car race.
- The partnership is part of Toyota’s ‘Girls STEAM the Future’ initiative, addressing gender imbalance in STEAM fields and improving diversity within Toyota's technical functions.
Le Mans, 16 June 2025 – Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced a partnership with the H2 Grand Prix Foundation (H2GP) to advance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) education and promote hydrogen technology among students. The collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers through immersive learning experiences that deepen their understanding of renewable energy.
The H2GP-led programme includes:
- Supplying practical classroom materials to support the teaching of renewable energy and hydrogen, including model car kits powered by hydrogen.
- Guiding teachers and students on how to use and apply these materials.
- Hosting a racing series where school teams compete with the model cars that they build further refining them for better performance and efficiency.
"On the road to carbon neutrality, hydrogen is an important part of our multi-pathway strategy, but to develop technology we need strong innovation and for that we need diverse and capable teams. That is what our Girls STEAM the future program is about, promoting STEAM careers to everyone by breaking stereotypes and helping young girls, and boys, see that they can be anything they want to be.”
"Our partnership with Toyota Motor Europe marks a pivotal moment in expanding access to hands-on renewable energy and engineering education across the continent. With TME’s support, we are not only equipping students with the skills to lead in a sustainable future, but we are also placing a special focus on empowering young women to see themselves as innovators, engineers, and leaders in the clean energy revolution."
The partnership with H2GP will be part of TME’s ’Girls STEAM the Future’ programme, which addresses the underrepresentation of women in STEAM fields in Europe with a goal to improve workforce diversity within Toyota technical functions.
The activities will start in September 2025, with the delivery of hardware to schools and the start of practice races scheduled for early 2026. The program will culminate in the H2GP Finals in May 2026.
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 26,000 people and has invested over EUR 12 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 14.7 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries , Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2024, TME sold 1,217,132 vehicles in Europe for a 7.1% market share. For more information, visit www.toyota-europe.com.
Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 20 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.
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About H2GP
H2GP Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educational programs and research initiatives related to hydrogen technology. The Foundation aims to drive innovation, provide scholarships, and facilitate partnerships that advance the hydrogen economy. Suburban Renewables’ involvement with the H2GP Foundation reflects its strategic vision of nurturing future talent and advancing hydrogen technologies through collaborative efforts.
The H2GP Foundation provides accessible, affordable, and engaging educational programs aimed at training a new generation of leaders in hydrogen and sustainable energy. The Foundation is dedicated to providing students with a strong foundational understanding of renewable energy and engineering concepts through hands-on learning while empowering today’s young minds and nurturing them into leaders, innovators, and future stewards of the environment. The Foundation plays a key role in creating academic and professional pathways for young people to participate in the emerging green economy, while bridging the renewable energy knowledge gap in underserved communities. Discover more at h2gp.org