BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program

BUILD 5.0 is the fifth cohort of the Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program, operated in partnership with T-Hub. The program is designed for two groups: graduating students from the Class of 2026 and early-stage entrepreneurs with ideas at the pre-seed or conceptualization stage. Its core focus is on real-world challenges in aerospace, defence, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

Participants undergo a structured innovation journey that helps them refine their ideas, strengthen business models, and transform concepts into market-ready products. Successful teams compete for grant funding of up to ₹10L. Beyond funding, the program offers access to Boeing’s global technical expertise and T-Hub’s startup ecosystem, along with a national platform to showcase innovations. The program also welcomes non-technical team members, emphasizing that diverse backgrounds are valued.

• Grant funding up to ₹10L from Boeing India in partnership with T-Hub.
• Open exclusively to 2026 graduating students and pre-seed startups with no prior external funding.
• Focus areas: aerospace, defence, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
• Includes mentorship, structured learning, and a national platform.
• Non-technical team members are welcome to apply.

The program is open to two applicant groups:

• Students who are graduating or have already graduated in the year 2026.
• Early-stage startup entrepreneurs whose ventures are at the pre-seed idea or conceptualization stage and have not received any external funding.

All applicants must be based in India. Teams with non-technical backgrounds are also eligible to apply, meaning a formal technical education is not a requirement.

BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Participants gain a combination of financial and non-financial support:

• Grant funding – selected teams can receive up to ₹10L in grants to further develop their ideas.
• Mentorship – direct access to Boeing’s industry experts and global technical knowledge.
• Structured learning – a guided innovation journey that covers idea refinement, business model strengthening, and product development.
• Ecosystem exposure – involvement in T-Hub, one of India’s leading startup enablers, and the chance to network with peers and industry professionals.
• National platform – an opportunity to pitch ideas and showcase innovations to a broad audience.

BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program is offered by Boeing India, a corporate programme. It is delivered directly by Boeing India as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Interested teams must submit their application online via the official program portal. The submitted applications are then screened by the program’s partner organizations. Following the screening, shortlisted teams are invited to pitch their ideas in front of an eminent jury at Boeing. Based on the quality of the idea and the pitch, the jury selects the winning teams who will receive grant support.

Before you apply to BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹10L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.