- The Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) program will work with Indonesian students, recent graduates and early-stage founders to develop innovative solutions in aerospace and defense, including technologies that support sustainability and social impact.
- Top three teams will receive US$12,500 in total and six months of support at ITB to build their ideas.
BANDUNG, Indonesia, May 4, 2026 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) today launched the BUILD Indonesia 2026, a collaboration aimed at developing aerospace and technology innovators in Indonesia.
“BUILD reflects Boeing’s long-term commitment to Indonesia and our investment in local talent,” said Indra Duivenvoorde, managing director for Boeing Indonesia. “Bandung has played a pivotal role in the history of Indonesia’s aerospace industry with its engineering and technology universities. Through our collaboration with ITB, we aim to equip the next generation of Indonesian innovators with the skills, networks, and global perspectives needed to contribute to the country’s growing aerospace and technology ecosystem.”
The program connects participants with Boeing experts, industry mentors and ITB’s innovation ecosystem through an experiential learning model that includes workshops, mentoring sessions, boot camps and idea incubation support. Running from May through September 2026, BUILD is designed to help participants validate and refine market-relevant ideas, culminating in a final demonstration and award ceremony.
“We are proud to partner with Boeing to launch BUILD in Indonesia,” said Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., Rector of Institut Teknologi Bandung. “This initiative provides our students and early-stage innovators with a valuable platform to develop impactful solutions in aerospace while leveraging ITB’s strong research capabilities and innovation history.”
BUILD Indonesia 2026 is part of Boeing’s broader efforts to support talent development and innovation across Southeast Asia, reinforcing its longstanding partnership with Indonesia’s aerospace sector and education institutions.
To know more about BUILD and how participants can apply, click here. https://bit.ly/ReadyJoinBUILD_2026.
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About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing and Indonesia have worked in partnership for 77 years to support the development of aerospace and defense capabilities in the country. Today, Boeing’s presence in Indonesia spans commercial aviation, defense, supply chain, sustainability, air traffic modernization, aviation safety, and talent development efforts across the local industry.
About Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Institut Teknologi Bandung is one of Indonesia’s leading universities, widely recognized for excellence in engineering and innovation. Consistently ranked as the #1 engineering school in the country by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, ITB has built a strong reputation both nationally and globally, reflecting its commitment to producing highly skilled engineers and impactful research.