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2 November 2026

Novel obesity therapies that induce weight loss through mechanisms beyond appetite suppression remain a major unmet need. We invite validated therapeutic programs that harness peripheral metabolic organs to increase energy expenditure or energy excretion, independent of central nervous system mechanisms, sympathetic activation, or adipose tissue browning.

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19 October 2026

Patients with cardiometabolic chronic kidney disease (CM-CKD) face a substantially increased cardiovascular risk, yet conventional markers such as eGFR and UACR do not fully reflect the underlying disease biology. We invite researchers to propose novel non-invasive biomarkers linking kidney biology to cardiovascular risk and patient outcomes.

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7 October 2026

BI-3614 is a potent and highly selective dual inhibitor of QPCT and QPCTL with single-digit nanomolar enzymatic potency and strong cellular activity. Together with the structurally related negative control BI-9692, it enables cell-based in vitro studies of QPCT/L biology.

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5 October 2026

Could humanoid robots become the next flexible automation layer for pharmaceutical wet labs? Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking partners with existing humanoid robotics platforms to demonstrate their ability to perform complex workflows in laboratories designed for humans. Selected partners will be eligible for tailored funding and collaboration support.

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21 September 2026

Challenge your synthetic chemistry against 96 medicinal chemistry-relevant aryl bromides using Boehringer Ingelheim's B-SMART Kit. Selected proposals are evaluated free of charge under standardized high-throughput conditions, generating comprehensive reaction scope data and a publication-ready report. All resulting data and IP remain fully yours.

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opnMe has allowed us to showcase the potential of our novel subcutaneous drug delivery platform. They provided clinically relevant "beyond the rule of 5" compounds, which we successfully formulated. Their expert input during meetings was invaluable in advancing the research towards solving challenges of difficult to formulate compounds.

Scientific Manager at Nanomol Technologies, Spain

opnMe helped us create a collaboration with a team at Boehringer that had designed an IDO inhibitor, leading to many fruitful interactions. It is a real team effort between my lab at Yale and the scientists at Boehringer. I am so hoping that this can lead to a true treatment for many patients.

Professor, Yale School of Medicine

The investigation of pancreatic islet regeneration has been central to my lab's research. My collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, mediated by its open innovation portal opnMe, has provided us with access to unique reagents and resources and enabled rapid progress over the past two years.

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Research Foundation, Academy of Athens

opnMe has significantly advanced our research on the therapeutic potential of SOS1 deletion or inhibition in KRAS-driven and other RAS-dependent malignancies. By providing access to critical compounds, opnMe has enabled us to conduct studies that assess safety and efficacy of single and dual SOS1/SOS2 inhibition.

Associate Professor, University of Torino, Italy

Moving beyond genomic alterations to identify new disease-relevant targets remains challenging. opnMe provided access to highly selective compounds and matched negative controls, enabling our lab to investigate protein function with greater confidence, reduce false-positive effects, and explore new research directions.

Professor of Experimental Biology, University of Udine, Italy

opnMe represents a great concept of open science in two ways: It allows Boehringer to stimulate research at the forefront of scientific discovery within a well-defined disease area and it allows academics to excel by approaching Boehringer Ingelheim with proactive, innovative ideas.

Vice President Research, ETH Zurich

opnMe facilitated an efficient research partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, accelerating the discovery of bioactive peptides. opnMe enabled us to combine expertise and resources, therefore leveraging the strengths of both organizations to achieve innovative outcomes.

CMO, PXBioVisioN GmbH, Hannover

As an academic postdoc, opnMe provided me with the opportunity to apply my skills in a "semi-industry" setting. Collaborating with Boehringer Ingelheim’s experts on pharmacologically relevant questions in neuroscience was particularly exciting, as it aligns with my deep passion for the field.

Senior Research Fellow, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore

I found the opnMe portal very easy to navigate and use. The application process is straightforward; this can be achieved in one afternoon. The time from submission to decision is one of the fastest turnarounds I have had, and this aspect makes a real difference in the momentum of pursuing a scientific idea.

Associate Professor, University College London

With the help of opnMe, we teamed up with Boehringer Ingelheim to develop a human-in-the-loop AI solution for pre-clinical research. We’re excited to see the tool in active use, having a measurable positive impact on the daily work of the scientists and increasing the safety of drug discovery.

CTO, Merantix Momentum GmbH, Berlin

opnMe's expert guidance was pivotal in forging our research collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. Their initiative seamlessly bridged the gap between academic and industry research, uniting foundational biomedical science with application-oriented translational animal health research.

Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong

It has been a pleasure for me to participate in opnMe. In addition to providing funding for our research project, it has given my lab an opportunity to collaborate with excellent people at Boehringer Ingelheim, generated some exciting results, and taught us new things about brain circuitry.

Senior Investigator, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, Singapore

opnMe has been instrumental in advancing our research in retinal diseases by providing access to a unique compound for IL1RAP inhibition and facilitating a successful partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim. Our experience with the team has been professional, enjoyable, and resulted in fruitful outcomes.

Professors, Queen’s University Belfast

As an expert in SOS1/2 biology and tumorigenesis, I was pleased to see the opnMe call for novel hypotheses around SOS1::KRAS. It was the starting point that led to a productive research collaboration and now culminated into a high-profile publication.

Associate Professor, USUHS Bethesda