The partnership is a direct investment in powering the dreams of over 3,500 Australian school students who will design, build, and test the next wave of innovative vehicles.
Proving that the future of mobility isn't just being built in a global lab – it's being imagined in an Australian schoolyard – the partnership aligns Honda's founding spirit of innovation with Energy Breakthrough's 30-year legacy of fostering ingenuity in young Australians.
"This partnership is an active collaboration to inspire and enable future problem-solvers," said Eva Barrett, General Manager of Brand, Marketing & Customer Experience at Honda.
"It reflects Honda's core belief in the Power of Dreams and our mission to help people achieve their potential. By providing a platform for hands-on STEAM learning, we are investing in the young minds who will shape Australia's future."
For over three decades, Energy Breakthrough has challenged students from more than 100 schools to apply real-world engineering, design, and teamwork skills. The program is a cornerstone event for regional communities, culminating in a spectacular showcase in Maryborough, Victoria.
"For over 30 years, Energy Breakthrough has been about building more than just vehicles—it's about building skills, confidence, and community," said Nigel Preston, spokesperson for Energy Breakthrough.
"Honda's partnership provides vital support that allows us to unite schools and volunteers in a shared mission of innovation. Their commitment to engineering and future mobility makes them the perfect partner to help us empower these incredible students."
The program has a star-studded half of fame, with famous alumni including Formula One star Oscar Piastri, professional cyclist Chris Hamilton, AFL player Hugo Ralphsmith, 2018 Commonwealth Games Road Race Champion Steele Von Hoff, as well as recent 2025 AFL Grand Final winner Kai Lohmann.
"The skills I developed during my time in Energy Breakthrough were invaluable," said Kai Lohmann. "It wasn’t just about building a vehicle. It taught me loads about teamwork, resilience, and creative problem-solving under pressure.”
The 2025 Energy Breakthrough event, powered by Honda, will take place from Wednesday, 19 November to Sunday, 23 November in Maryborough, Victoria.