| Cover | Dec. 30, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 30, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35994 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Heat Biologics, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001476963 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2844103 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 627 Davis Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Morrisville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27560 |
| City Area Code | (919) |
| Local Phone Number | 240-7133 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0002 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | HTBX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
