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‘It’s just a matter of time’: why AI could help Europe create its own Apple or Google
(www.theguardian.com)
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Are they a startup?
Yes, "BioNTech was founded in 2008 based on research by Uğur Şahin, Özlem Türeci, and Christoph Huber", see Wikipedia.
So a company being founded by someone makes them a startup? I think the word is quite meaningless then.
No, its also the idea to make business from e.g. ones own research results.
Mercedes Benz is a startup?
At least it was in 1883.
I just think that BioNTech is already quite old for a startup (15 years) but I’m not too familiar with the whole business terminology so it’s just my personal opinion.
I share your concern in that point, but I think, in biotechnology things don't work as fast as in IT.
Probably so.
I guess they were at some point
Yes, they are one of few who pioneered mRNA vaccines. From university research to small scale private company.
But I wouldn't count them as a startup now. Due to Corona I would consider them a successful and established business. But before 2020 they most certainly counted as a startup.