• Inaugural Singapore edition of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) program is in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS).
• Focus areas include advanced technology, sustainable aviation and social impact.
• Top three teams each receive USD10,000 and three months of idea incubation support from NUS.

SINGAPORE, February 6, 2026 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today launched the Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) program 2026 at the Singapore Airshow. Developed in partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the program brings NUS students, graduates, alumni and early-stage entrepreneurs in Singapore to develop aerospace-focused solutions and accelerate talent development in the industry. NUS is Boeing’s first university partner in Southeast Asia for the BUILD program.

The BUILD program will connect participants with Boeing experts, industry mentors and innovation resources to help transform ideas into real-world solutions for the aerospace industry in Singapore.

“BUILD underscores Boeing’s commitment to nurturing aerospace innovation and talent in Singapore and the region,” said Penny Burtt, president, Boeing Southeast Asia. “NUS is a well-established leader in advancing aerospace innovation in Singapore, and we’re excited to partner in our inaugural edition to translate aviation solutions into real-world impact.”

“We are delighted to partner with Boeing on BUILD, where our students and start-ups tackle aerospace challenges and build their ventures through hands-on workshops and mentorship,” said Dr Tan Sian Wee, NUS Senior Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise). “Boeing brings deep engineering expertise and industry perspective, giving participants first-hand insight into how ideas are tested, refined and deployed. They are also plugged into the regional innovation ecosystem to turn prototypes into scalable impact.”

The 2026 cohort marks the first time Boeing has launched the BUILD program in Singapore, positioning the country as a regional hub for aerospace innovation and university-led entrepreneurship. BUILD will welcome ten finalist teams to an NUS Enterprise-led bootcamp, culminating in a demonstration day in May 2026.

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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 has been partnering with stakeholders in Southeast Asia for 79 years, supporting the development of aerospace and defense capabilities in the region. Singapore is Boeing’s Southeast Asia headquarters, and principal hub for commercial and defense sales, services and sustainment, digital solutions, training, advanced research collaboration, safety and sustainable aviation initiatives. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.  

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.

For more information on NUS, please visit nus.edu.sg.