Valneva (VALN) has granted an exclusive global license to Elaris FlexCo for antigen technology targeting Clostridioides difficile bacterium, Elaris said Wednesday.
Under the deal, Elaris said it will use the technology along with additional proprietary components to develop a vaccine that will broaden protection against C. difficile infection. Clinical studies are expected to start around 2027, the company added.
The agreement includes regulatory and commercial milestone payments and royalties on future sales, Elaris said.