2.4.0.8201 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)truefalsefalse1false falsefalsefrom-2013-01-01-to-2013-06-30.2949.0.0.0.0.0.0.0http://www.sec.gov/CIK0001476963duration2013-01-01T00:00:002013-06-30T00:00:001true 1us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstractus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsexbrli:stringItemTypestringfalse0Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]2false 2us-gaap_BasisOfAccountingPolicyPolicyTextBlockus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<div> <div> <p style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Times,Times New Roman; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px"> <strong><em>Basis of presentation</em></strong></p> <p style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; FONT-FAMILY: Times,Times New Roman; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px"> The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2013, condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and the cumulative period from inception (June 10, 2008) to June 30, 2013 of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial reporting and as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information have been included. When preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, the Company must make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated. Additionally, operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013. For further information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Company's Prospectus as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 on July 24, 2013.</p> </div> </div>falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaDisclosure of accounting policy for basis of accounting, or basis of presentation, used to prepare the financial statements (for example, US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting, IFRS).No definition available.false0Basis of presentation3false 2us-gaap_ConsolidationPolicyTextBlockus-gaap_truenadurationfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterseLabel1falsefalsefalse00<div> <div> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px"> <strong><em>Principles of Consolidation</em></strong></p> <p style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 8px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px"> The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Heat Biologics, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Heat Biologics I, Inc. ("Heat I") and Heat Biologics II, Inc ("Heat II"), Heat Biologics III, Inc ("Heat III"), Heat Biologics IV, Inc. ("Heat IV") and Heat Biologics GmbH. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. At December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2013 (unaudited), Heat held a 92.5% controlling interest in Heat I and accounts for its less than 100% interest in the condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the Company presents non-controlling interests as a component of stockholders' equity (deficit) on its condensed consolidated balance sheets and reports non-controlling interest net income (loss) under the heading "net income (loss) - non-controlling interest" in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. In June 2012, the Company sold its entire 92.5% interest in Heat II. The operations of Heat II through June 25, 2012, including fiscal year 2012 and 2011, and inception to date, are presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations as a loss from discontinued operations.</p> </div> </div>falsefalsefalsenonnum:textBlockItemTypenaDisclosure of accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests (for example, common stock, a partnership interest or other means of exerting influence) in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. 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