About BioNTech Australia

BioNTech Australia was established in December 2023 to build a research and development (R&D) laboratory and clinical GMP mRNA manufacturing facility at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus in Melbourne. An Innovation Centre has been established in Melbourne that leverages BioNTech’s mRNA expertise to support the Australasian ecosystem in translating research from concept to clinical applications. Additionally, BioNTech’s clinical trial footprint in Australia is progressing multiple investigational cancer therapies for indications with high unmet medical need. The Victorian Government through mRNA Victoria is a strategic partner of BioNTech advancing innovative mRNA research and development within the Australasian ecosystem.  

Our vision and mission

We are dedicated to translating science into survival by harnessing the potential of the human immune system to improve the health of people worldwide through innovative immunotherapies and vaccines targeting cancer and infectious diseases.

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Our history

Explore BioNTech’s journey from a small startup to a global biotechnology company dedicated to ushering in a new era of medicine with combination therapies based on novel therapeutic approaches.

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Annual report 

In 2024, BioNTech achieved significant progress, with priority programs progressing into late-stage development and enhanced AI capabilities. Access our annual report for the year 2024 for insights into corporate and scientific milestones, comprehensive pipeline updates and a summary of our financial results.

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