BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program

About this grant

BUILD 5.0 is the Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program designed to nurture the next generation of innovators in India. As part of Boeing’s long-term innovation strategy, the program supports graduating students from the Class of 2026 and early-stage entrepreneurs who are working on bold, impactful ideas. For the 2026 cohort, Boeing India is partnering with T-Hub to deliver a structured innovation journey that helps participants refine ideas, strengthen business models, and transform concepts into viable products. The program focuses on real-world challenges in aerospace, defence, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Participants gain access to Boeing’s global expertise, India’s leading startup ecosystem through T-Hub, and a national platform to showcase their innovations. Selected teams compete for grant funding to further develop their ideas while benefiting from mentorship, learning, and ecosystem exposure.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Students who are graduating or have graduated in 2026
• Early-stage startup entrepreneurs at the pre-seed idea or conceptualization stage
• Startups must not have received any external funding
• Applicants must be based in India
• Teams with non-technical backgrounds are also eligible to apply

What the funding covers

• Grant amount: ₹1 to ₹1,000,000
• BUILD 5.0 is the Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program designed to nurture the next generation of innovators in India
• As part of Boeing’s long-term innovation strategy, the program supports graduating students from the Class of 2026 and early-stage entrepreneurs who are working on bold, impactful ideas
• For the 2026 cohort, Boeing India is partnering with T-Hub to deliver a structured innovation journey that helps participants refine ideas, strengthen business models, and transform concepts into viable products

How to apply

1. 1Online application submission through the official program portal
2. 2Screening of applications by program partners
3. 3Participation in structured learning, mentoring, and coaching sessions
4. 4Idea development and business proposition refinement
5. 5Pitching to an eminent jury at Boeing
6. 6Selection of winners for grant support

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