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BioNTech Founders to Depart, Form New mRNA-Focused Company
Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci, the couple who co-founded BioNTech, are leaving the Covid-19 vaccine maker to start a new, mRNA-focused firm.
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Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Founders | Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci |
| Previous Company | BioNTech |
| Focus | mRNA technology |
Sources
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | STAT |
| Source count | 2 |
| First published | 2026-03-10T11:08:14.000Z |
Updates
Update at 16:10 UTC on 2026-03-10
DW News reported Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci were instrumental in developing the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved in the West. Now they say they "are ready to become pioneers once again.".
Sources: DW News