From ngio filing today - Gnbt is expecting funding
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To address the current COVID-19 pandemic, Generex and NGIO have resurrected the pandemic research program using its proprietary, patented Ii-Key immune system activation technology that holds promise for the rapid development of a complete SARS-COV-2 Ii-Key peptide vaccine. The plan includes the conduct of a master protocol design that includes a Phase I/II dose escalation trial, with and without adjuvant, followed by a Phase III trial using the target commercial dose and formulation. This master protocol design will be conducted with healthy adult volunteers followed by cohorts in different age and risk categories. The commercial development program is budgeted for roughly $400 million and it is estimated that it will take 12 to 18 months for completion, depending on FDA emergency regulatory decisions during the pandemic. To accomplish these goals, Generex and NGIO have partnered with globally recognized industry leaders for each of the program’s key activities, to ensure world-class science, strategy and execution. Our objective is to provide government funding agencies with every degree of confidence in the ability of our team to execute and mitigate program risks. Generex has made applications to BARDA in the U.S. and with Health Canada and Malaysian health authorities to support the clinical and commercial development program.
The funding for the development of a vaccine of SARS-CoV-2 virus is in advanced discussions and currently expected that the development costs will be borne by the U.S. and foreign government agencies and without additional external funding, Generex will not pursue these projects.