Bandung, dks.itb.ac.id - The Bingung Technology Institute (ITB) through the Directorate Science and Technology Area (DKST) is working with Boeing officially launching a programBoeing University Innovation Leading Development(BUILD) Indonesia 2026 on Monday, May 4, 2026 in the Eastern Hall, Ganesh ITB College.
This program is an initiative in the development of local talent that involves students, new graduates, as wellfounderinitial startup in Indonesia. Through BUILD, participants are encouraged to develop innovative solutions in some major focus, which is aerospace and defenseaerospace & defense), social impacts (social impact), advanced technology and innovation (advanced technology and innovation), as well as ongoing practice (until).
In doing so, the DKST ITB plays a role in supporting innovation ecosystems by putting together various interests, from academia, startup, to industry. Through this role, the D.KST not only facilitates collaboration, but also encourages research hilirization in order for the ideas and innovation produced to be further developed into a solution relevant to the industry's needs.
ITB reactor, Prof. Dr. Ir. Dirggbetween, M.T., says that this collaboration is a form of synergy between college and industry in driving sustainable innovation. "Through the BUILD, the participants not only developed the idea, but also gained direct control of industry to the implementation stage," the exam.
BUILD program designed by approachexperimental learningthat includes workshop, mentoring, bootcamp, up to incubation. This program took place from May to September 2026 and will be closed with final presentation sessions as well as award-giving. The top three teams will get a total of $12,500 (150 million rupees) and six months' advanced development support on ITB.
Managing Director, Boeing Indonesia, Indra Duivenvoorde, revealed that BUILD is part of Boeing's long-term commitment in supporting the development of human resources and technological innovation in Indonesia. Through this collaboration, Boeing presents access to global networks, mentorship and industrial insights. Meanwhile, the DKST ITB has also created an integrated ecosystem of innovation to promote the birth of innovators ready to contribute to the development of the national aerospace industry.
