With the exception of big pharma and barda recipie

With the exception of big pharma and barda recipients, are any companies making progress in the US on covid treatments or vaccines? I don't think big pharma wants anyone else playing in their sandbox....I can't help but wonder if they are using their influence to muck up the works and slow down any possible competition. It would be great if we didn't have to wait for IND approval to get the ball rolling in China.