Question · Q3 2025
Theodora Rowe Beadle asked for more details on the factors Valneva is weighing regarding the uncertainty of private and public funding opportunities for its Zika vaccine candidate, specifically the level of funding needed to advance the program.
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CEO Thomas Lingelbach reiterated that despite positive Phase 1 data (good immunogenicity, excellent safety), significant uncertainties exist around the regulatory pathway for an outbreak disease, regulatory headwinds against accelerated pathways, and deprioritization by public health agencies. He stated that without substantial external funding, it would not be prudent for Valneva to invest standalone, emphasizing capital allocation and return on investment.
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