UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a‑16 OR 15d‑16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-39081

BioNTech SE
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

An der Goldgrube 12

D-55131 Mainz

Germany

+49 6131-9084-0
(Address of principal executive offices)

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DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS FORM 6-K

On November 7, 2023, BioNTech SE is hosting a second edition of its Innovation Series Day, providing an update on BioNTech’s clinical progress across its pipeline and a deep dive into scientific and technological innovations from its research engine. The presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BioNTech SE
By:	/s/ Dr. Sierk Poetting
	Name: Dr. Sierk Poetting
	Title: Chief Operating Officer

Date: November 7, 2023

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Innovation Series Day 2023 Presentation