If you are a student graduating in 2026, select the region in which your college is located. If your team includes students from multiple colleges or regions, please choose a region where most of your team attends college. If you are a start-up, choose the region where you live and work.

Yes! We encourage you to apply. Applying is simple and we are looking for teams that are passionate about solving real-life problems. Problems that can be solved in innovative ways that may be related to one of our themes.

We focus on two key questions: - What problem are you trying to solve and how? - Why should we work with your team? To help your application stand out: - Respect the word limit for the application - Be clear and concise - Avoid marketing language; demonstrate a strong understanding of the problem - Explain why you chose this problem, how you plan to address it, and what differentiates your team - Tell us what motivates you to solve the problem Uniqueness of the idea is not as important as your approach. We are open to working with multiple teams addressing similar problems.

Yes. Links to videos or demo websites that substantiate your application/entry are permitted. However, links that are added just to fill more space and have no correlation with the application will not be counted.

No. Applying to BUILD is free, there are no fees for the program coursework. Limited travel support will be provided for teams selected for workshop. Day-to-day expenses may be borne by participants.

Yes. We are looking to work with pre-seed / early-stage startups to develop their business skills. Typically, such startups are in the conceptual stage and have no funding, no revenue, no Minimum Viable Product (or only the outlines of one), and limited customer validation.

Selected teams will receive learning opportunities and access to experienced professionals from the Indian startup ecosystem. Resources will be provided to help refine business propositions and strengthen investor pitches. Teams will also compete with peers. While BUILD does not guarantee funding or a fixed number of winners, high-performing teams will have the opportunity to win Rs 10 lakh in grant funding, to be used at the team's discretion.

The regional boot camp will run for three to four days (details may vary by region). Full in-person participation is required. The program will conclude with a pitch presentation to a jury, which may require a full day. Selected teams may also travel to Bengaluru for one to two days to participate in Boeing Innovation Day, where final pitches will be presented at the Boeing campus. Teams are expected to take full ownership of refining their pitches ahead of the competition.

No. We are looking to work with you, and the team, and not on the idea itself. Submitting more than one application is counterproductive.

No. BUILD is not a recruitment program. However, it offers valuable networking opportunities and a platform to demonstrate your team's passion, innovation and business acumen.

Some dates will be finalized closer to program milestones. Please refer to the published timeline for the most up-to-date information.

Of course! We are looking to work with a diverse range of teams. But we do look for how well your team's qualifications fit your idea.