EXHIBIT 99.1

Heat Biologics Granted 180-day Extension by NASDAQ to Regain Compliance

with Listing Requirements

DURHAM, NC – September 14, 2017 – Heat Biologics, Inc. (“Heat”) (Nasdaq: HTBX), a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs designed to activate a patient’s immune system against cancer, has been granted a 180-day extension by NASDAQ to meet the requirements for continued listing on its exchange.

As previously reported, Heat received notice from NASDAQ on March 15, 2017, that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirements of $1 for 30 consecutive business days. Per NASDAQ rules, Heat was afforded 180 calendar days, or until September 11, 2017, to regain compliance. NASDAQ has determined that the Company is eligible for an additional 180 calendar days to regain compliance.  If at any time during the second 180-day period the closing bid price of Heat’s common stock is at least $1 per share, for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, NASDAQ will provide written confirmation of compliance and this matter will be closed.

About Heat Biologics, Inc.

Heat Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company developing immunotherapies designed to activate a patient’s immune system against cancer using of CD8+ “Killer” T-cells. Our T-Cell Activation Platform (TCAP) produces therapies designed to turn "cold" tumors "hot" and be administered in combination with checkpoint inhibitor therapies and other immuno-modulators to increase their effectiveness. We are currently enrolling patients in our Phase 2 clinical trial for non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with Bristol-Myers Squibb’s nivolumab (Opdivo®). We also have numerous pre-clinical programs at various stages of development. For more information, please visit www.heatbio.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 on our current expectations and projections about future events. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions. These statements are based upon current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and include statements regarding our prospects for our therapies, including their therapeutic benefits and or ability to comply with the requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market.  These statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements, including the ability of Heat's ImPACT therapy to perform as designed, to demonstrate safety and efficacy, as well as results that are consistent with prior results, the ability to enroll patients and complete the clinical trials on time and achieve desired results and benefits, Heat’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals for commercialization of product candidates or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements, including those of The Nasdaq Stock Market, regulatory limitations relating to Heat’s  ability to promote or commercialize its product candidates for specific indications, acceptance of its product candidates in the marketplace and the successful development, marketing or sale of products, Heat’s ability to maintain its license agreements, the continued maintenance and growth of its patent estate, its ability to establish and maintain collaborations, its ability to obtain or maintain the capital or grants necessary to fund its research and development activities, and its ability to retain its key scientists or management personnel, its ability to successfully integrate  Pelican and the other factors described in Heat’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC.  The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release and the company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release based on new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact

For Media and Investor Inquiries

Melissa Conger

Heat Biologics

+1 919 289 4017

mconger@heatbio.com