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

What the funding covers

• Funding: Upto: ₹10 Lakhs

How to apply

1. 1Apply online through the official T-Hub or Boeing portal at programs.t-hub.co/boeing-build-5-0 or boeing.co.in/build before the April 2026 deadline.
2. 2Shortlisted applicants participate in structured mentorship, workshops, and business model refinement during the screening and training phase.
3. 3Present your solution to the Boeing jury during the final pitch stage.
4. 4Selected winners receive up to ₹10 lakh in non-repayable grants along with ecosystem access.
5. 5Track updates through portal notifications and email communications.

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