Document and Entity Information |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | S-1 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2015 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HEAT BIOLOGICS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001476963 |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company |