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BioNTech Founders Exit to Launch New mRNA Startup

3/11/2026

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  • BioNTech co-founders Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci will leave by the end of 2026 to launch a startup focused on next-generation mRNA technology.
  • BioNTech will grant rights to its mRNA technology to the new venture for a minority stake.
  • The move follows declining COVID-19 vaccine sales and a shift to oncology.
  • BioNTech will maintain its drug development pipeline while collaborating with the new startup on future therapies.