NIH Offers Ebola Vaccine Invention to Private Firms
Published Date: 7/24/2026
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Summary
The National Institutes of Health is offering a new Ebola vaccine invention for companies to license and develop quickly. This vaccine targets the Bundibugyo virus and promises fast and lasting protection, helping stop outbreaks in Central Africa. Businesses interested in licensing should act soon to bring this life-saving tech to market and can contact NIH for details.
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NIH Offers Ebola Vaccine For Licensing
The NIH is offering a new rVSV-BDBV Ebola vaccine invention (HHS Ref. No. E-122-2026-0) for companies to license to commercialize. Businesses can contact Terrence Joyce (301-761-7235) or the NIAID Technology Transfer Office to request licensing information and start development.
Collaborative Research Opportunities Available
NIAID is seeking statements of capability or interest for collaborative research to further develop, evaluate, or commercialize the rVSV-BDBV vaccine. Interested parties should contact Terrence Joyce at 301-761-7235 or the NIAID Technology Transfer Office and may enter collaboration agreements.
Pre-Clinical Vaccine Shows Rapid Protection
The vaccine is at the pre-clinical stage and a single intramuscular dose protected nonhuman primates from disease within 3 days of vaccination. The licensable materials include the recombinant rVSV-BDBV vaccine and the DNA plasmid pATX-VSV[Delta]G-BDBV GP to support development and manufacturing.
Foreign Patent Coverage May Be Available
The notice states that foreign patent applications are filed on selected inventions to extend market coverage and those foreign filings may also be available for licensing. This can affect market rights and geographic scope for licensees.
Confidential Disclosure Agreement Required
A signed Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) is required to receive copies of unpublished information related to the invention from NIAID. Companies must sign a CDA before obtaining technical details for licensing or collaboration.
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