Boeing BUILD 2026 with IITM Incubation Cell

Free early-stage program to turn an idea into a business proposition, strengthen investor pitch and compete for a non-dilutive grant. Registration status: closed Registration deadline: 2026-04-04 Source checked: 2026-09-05 Boeing's official 2026 BUILD announcement set the application deadline at 4 Apr 2026 and described the 2025–26 edition, with regional bootcamps/finals in 2026 and grant awards up to ₹10 lakh for winners. The official Google Form now says it is no longer accepting responses; the intake and its 2026 milestones are closed as of 5 Sep 2026. Official source: https://www.boeing.co.in/news/2026/boeing-invites-applications-for-fifth-edition-of-build-program STATUS: Closed WHAT FOUNDERS GET Incubator coaching; Boeing and ecosystem mentorship; business-proposition practice; peer competition; jury presentation; networking FUNDING / PRIZE Up to INR 10 lakh grant opportunity for high-performing teams; not guaranteed PITCH / DEMO OPPORTUNITY Regional bootcamp concludes with jury pitch; possible Boeing Innovation Day final pitch INVESTOR ACCESS Jury and ecosystem exposure; no investment guarantee INCUBATION / PILOT ACCESS Incubator partner exposure; possible product-development support WHO IT IS FOR 2026 graduates and pre-seed founders ELIGIBILITY Students graduating in 2026 or already graduated in 2026; pre-seed idea/concept-stage startups with no external funding; choose region where team lives/works SECTOR FOCUS Aerospace and defense; space; aviation; autonomous systems; IoT; robotics; AI/ML; supply chain; medical devices; sustainability COST Access: Free to apply Attendee cost: 0 INR Basis: Applying and program coursework are free; limited travel support for selected workshop teams; day-to-day expenses may be borne by participants FORMAT 3-4 day regional bootcamp; pitch presentation; possible 1-2 day Bengaluru Innovation Day HOW TO REGISTER This edition is closed. Refer to the organizer for a future intake. IMPORTANT NOTES The official 2025–26 BUILD submission deadline was 4 April 2026. The linked application form no longer accepts responses. Source review: 5 September 2026. See the current review above; eligibility and selection still apply. Image credit: Boeing India / RTBI / IIT Madras Incubation Cell.