BUILD 5.0 , Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program by FITT IIT Delhi

About this scheme

BUILD 5.0 , Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program is a national-level innovation and startup development initiative jointly implemented by the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi and Boeing. The program is designed to foster high-impact entrepreneurship in strategic domains including Aerospace, Spacetech, Electric Vehicles, E-Mobility, Green Energy, Sustainability, and Social Impact.

The 2026 edition envisions building a collaborative ecosystem that transforms early-stage ideas into scalable ventures through structured mentoring, bootcamps, and competitive pitch platforms. Selected teams gain mentorship from Boeing experts, IIT Delhi faculty, and startup ecosystem leaders. Participants receive access to advanced technology labs, prototyping facilities, and product development infrastructure at FITT-IIT Delhi. The program also connects startups with venture capital firms and angel networks through FITT's investment ecosystem.

BUILD operates through a multi-stage competitive model including application screening, regional bootcamps, pitch competitions, and a national finale hosted at Boeing's campus. Top teams receive national exposure, industry immersion, and the opportunity to compete for prize money of up to Rs. 10 lakh to support further development of their innovation.

Who can apply

• Open to students who have graduated or will be graduating in 2026.
• Early-stage startups in Aerospace, Spacetech, E-Mobility, Green Energy, Sustainability, and Social Impact domains.
• Entrepreneurs at pre-revenue or idea/conceptualization stage are encouraged to apply.
• Startups may apply from the region where they live and work.
• Pre-seed and early-stage startups with limited or no revenue are eligible.

Eligible entity types: Individual Innovator, LLP, Partnership, Private Limited, Proprietorship

Benefits & funding

• Benefits include structured mentoring from Boeing experts, IIT Delhi faculty, and ecosystem leaders; access to advanced labs, prototyping, and product development facilities at FITT-IIT Delhi; connections to VCs/angel networks; bootcamps, national exposure, industry immersion, and continued ecosystem support.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with FITT, IIT Delhi, in your own name.

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   Multi-stage process: application screening, regional bootcamps, pitch competitions, and a national finale.

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   Finalists present ideas to an eminent jury panel.

Frequently asked questions