IBM and Mission 44 Partner to Expand AI Education Through SkillsBuild Program

Oct 21, 2025
IBM and Mission 44, the charitable foundation of Lewis Hamilton, have announced a multi-year collaboration to promote AI and STEM education for students through IBM's SkillsBuild program. The initiative will debut in Austin, Texas, ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

IBM and Mission 44, the charitable foundation founded by Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, have announced a multi-year collaboration to promote STEM education and AI skills development for students, announced in a press release.

The partnership will use IBM’s free education platform, SkillsBuild, to provide learning experiences focused on AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The initiative aims to increase access to technical training and support Mission 44’s goal of expanding opportunities for young people in technology and motorsports.

The first event under the collaboration will take place in Austin, Texas, ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Local students will participate in interactive STEM activities, including a “Design Your Own Pit Crew” simulation and a tour of the Scuderia Ferrari HP Team facilities.

Beyond events, IBM and Mission 44 plan to create F1-themed educational content for year-round use within the SkillsBuild program and extend outreach through Mission 44’s global partner network to foster broader engagement in STEM learning.

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