- The Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) program helps Indonesian students and early-stage founders to develop aerospace solutions.
- Three winning teams were selected at the idea demonstration day held at ITB Innovation Park Summarecon.
- Winning teams are AVIA-BSF; MANTIS AGRITECH; and PILOTIN.ID
BANDUNG, Indonesia, Oct. 13, 2026 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) today announced the recipients of the BUILD program in Indonesia.
The winning teams are:
· AVIA-BSF for The Most Impactful Idea: Turn food waste into a standardized lipid feedstock that SAF refineries in Indonesia are short of.
· MANTIS AGRITECH for The Most Innovative Idea: Develop a hybrid precision UAV platform that integrates VTOL flexibility, efficient flight, and smart agricultural solutions for sustainable farming.
· PILOTIN.ID for The Most Marketable Idea: Educate children aged 8-15 to learn how to safely fly drones.
At the final event, teams pitched their ideas to a panel of judges and showcased their solutions. Mentors from Indonesia’s aerospace industry and ITB’s innovation ecosystem also guided participants throughout the program.
“Congratulations to all participants and winners of BUILD Indonesia 2026,” said Indra Duivenvoorde, managing director for Boeing Indonesia. “Their ideas demonstrate the talent, creativity and potential of Indonesia’s young innovators. BUILD reflects Boeing’s long-term commitment to Indonesia and our investment in local talent.”
Each winning team will receive IDR50 million and ongoing support to further develop their ideas. Through hands-on learning, participants worked with Boeing experts, industry mentors and ITB’s innovation ecosystem to validate and refine their solutions.
“We’re pleased to see the engagement of Indonesian students in BUILD Indonesia 2026. Collaboration between universities and the industry can give young innovators opportunities to turn ideas into solutions,” said Ir. Harry Devianto, Ph.D., Director of DHKT, Institut Teknologi Bandung. “ITB is proud to partner with Boeing to develop Indonesia’s next generation of innovators and support them as they take their ideas from concept to application.”
The 2026 program marks the inaugural edition of BUILD in Indonesia, extending Boeing’s university innovation program to support emerging talent and aerospace innovation in the country. It also builds on Boeing’s longstanding partnership with Indonesia’s aerospace sector and educational institutions.
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.