Vaxart Inc. has announced an exclusive license agreement with Dynavax Technologies for its novel oral COVID-19 vaccine program. Under the terms of the agreement, Dynavax will pay Vaxart a $25 million upfront license fee and make a $5 million equity investment. Dynavax will receive an exclusive, worldwide license to develop and commercialize oral COVID-19 vaccines based on Vaxart's delivery platform. Vaxart will retain full operational and financial responsibility for the program through the completion of its ongoing Phase 2b clinical trial and the subsequent End of Phase 2 meeting with the FDA. After the Phase 2b data readout, Dynavax may elect to assume responsibility for future clinical development and commercialization, with Vaxart eligible for additional milestone payments and royalties.