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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.