BCG X, the tech, build, and design division of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), announced the launch of its new AI Science Institute—leveraging BCG X’s expertise and talent, supported by a 3000+ person team, including 200+ PhDs, to accelerate scientific discovery in collaboration with top R&D teams across leading industries and governments.
BCG’s strategic investment in artificial intelligence is propelling the firm’s growth and driving value for businesses at record speed. Leveraging this momentum, the BCG X AI Science Institute will be a groundbreaking hub that brings the power of AI to scientific research, discovery, and innovation—where cutting-edge AI research, academic rigor, and real-world business impact converge.
AI is rapidly reshaping the boundaries of what’s achievable for companies, organizations, and governments, and now it can help slash R&D timelines from years to mere months—or even weeks—to unlock insights once thought impossible in science and engineering. By merging advances in artificial intelligence and computer science with domain expertise across sectors, the institute will deliver next-generation solutions and sustained competitive advantage for industry leaders around the world.
AI-Powered Scientific Innovation
Under the global leadership of Dr. Adi Zolotov and director Dr. Leonid Zhukov, the Institute will drive AI-powered scientific innovation across a wide range of topics including large-scale, quantum, and next-generation computing, simulation, health care and bioinformatics, machine learning, climate analytics, and beyond.
Anchored in strong collaborations with both academic institutions and industry leaders, the Institute is dedicated to advancing high-impact breakthroughs to help tackle some of the toughest global challenges—including climate change, disease treatment, and energy scarcity.
“Africa is home to world-class scientific minds and unique innovation ecosystems. By harnessing AI to accelerate scientific discovery, we have a historic opportunity to address critical challenges—from climate resilience to public health and energy systems—while contributing African expertise to global breakthroughs,” said Hamid Maher, Head of BCG X Africa. “This marks a new chapter for science-led innovation—one that is inclusive, accelerated by technology, and driven by impact.”
