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. STATUS: Open / Upcoming 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 Use the Apply Now form on the official BUILD page IMPORTANT NOTES Official page confirms the 2026 edition, eligibility, free application, themes and grant opportunity; milestone dates are not exposed in text and some are finalized closer to program milestones. Information last verified: 24 August 2026. Confirm current availability, pricing and venue details with the organizer before paying or travelling. Image credit: Boeing India / RTBI / IIT Madras Incubation Cell.