Welcome to BI X

Digital Lab by
Boehringer Ingelheim

We explore, test, and validate digital solutions that matter.

At BI X, we turn the unknown into clarity. By asking the right questions early, experimenting with purpose, and uncovering opportunities, we uncover where digital innovation can make a meaningful difference for human and animal health. Welcome to BI X.

What We Do

From early questions to validated direction.

Across Boehringer Ingelheim, new challenges emerge every day — and with them, opportunities to rethink how digital solutions can support scientific work, operational excellence, and patient impact. As Boehringer Ingelheim’s digital innovation lab, BI X identifies critical problems along the entire pharma value chain, explores potential digital solution, tests assumptions early, and validates what creates real value.

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Where We’re At.

Three sites. One shared purpose.

BI X operates from Ingelheim, Shanghai, and Ridgefield — connecting diverse perspectives, regional strengths, and global ambition. Across these locations, our teams collaborate closely: transparent, cross-functional, and fast. We share insights early and align on what creates impact. Wherever we are, we’re guided by one purpose: enabling digital innovation that impacts human and animal health.

Synapse

Your way to structured digital co-creation.

Whether your idea is just emerging or already taking shape Synapse offers a clear, hands-on process to explore its potential. We believe innovation grows stronger when built together. Synapse is where that starts.

Ideation support

Sharpen the direction and uncover what's worth testing.

Joint refinement

Together with BI X experts and Boehringer stakeholders, we assess feasibility, desirability, and business relevance.

Path to impact

When the fit is right, we validate and develop the idea further within the Boehringer ecosystem.