Archive · 24 Sep 2025
GE Aerospace Foundation Launches Next Engineers Program in Bengaluru
Imagine a program called Next Engineers that helps young people in India learn about engineering.
It's like a special school for students aged 13-18.
The program is run by GE Aerospace Foundation and United Way Bengaluru.
They want to help students learn about engineering by doing hands-on projects, visiting workplaces, and getting ready for college.
The program will start in early 2026 and plans to teach over 4,000 students in Bengaluru.
Students in the program will receive career coaching and will engage in design challenges.
Those who complete the Academy and pursue engineering degrees will also have access to scholarships.
This will help more kids learn to be engineers.
GE Aerospace Foundation partnered with United Way Bengaluru to launch Next Engineers.
The program aims to increase STEM education access and build the local engineering pipeline.
Next Engineers will reach students aged 13-18 with hands-on learning and career preparation.
The Bengaluru program will begin in early 2026, targeting over 4,000 students.
Eligible students pursuing engineering degrees will have access to scholarships.
- Who
- GE Aerospace Foundation and United Way Bengaluru
- What
- Launched the Next Engineers program
- When
- Early 2026 (program begins)
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To increase STEM education access, inspire engineering careers, and build the engineering pipeline
- Partners
- GE Aerospace Foundation and United Way Bengaluru (UWBe)
- Program Name
- Next Engineers
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Target Audience
- Students ages 13-18
- Program Components
- Hands-on learning, career exposure, university prep
- Start Date
- Early 2026
- Goal
- Reach over 4,000 students in Bengaluru
- Funding Commitment
- Up to $20 million over 5 years to 2030