Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 8 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 17, 2020
May 13, 2020
Mar. 19, 2020
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 29, 2019
Oct. 28, 2019
Jun. 26, 2018
Jun. 20, 2018
Jan. 26, 2018
Nov. 27, 2017
Feb. 23, 2017
Apr. 13, 2016
Apr. 07, 2016
Jan. 25, 2016
Jan. 13, 2016
Aug. 31, 2020
Jul. 27, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jul. 27, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Feb. 20, 2020
Dec. 19, 2017
Dec. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Deemed dividends on common stock recognized                                             $ 21,560,000                    
Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock                                                             9,595,002    
Exercise of warrants           29,100,000                           29,100,000           29,100,000 14,999,998            
Proceeds from exercise of warrants                                                       $ 6,400,000 $ 6,300,000        
Shares of common stock issued for the cashless exercise of Warrants                                                       5,900,000          
Cashless exercise of warrants reducing balance owed for notes payable - warrant exchange                                                       $ 1,300,000          
Costs related to the warrant exchange offset against additional paid-in capital                                                       $ 313,000          
Warrants outstanding 0 0                                     0 0       0   0 0        
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 1,000,000 1,000,000                                     1,000,000 1,000,000       1,000,000   1,000,000 1,000,000        
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.001 $ 0.001                                     $ 0.001 $ 0.001       $ 0.001   $ 0.001 $ 0.001        
Cost for issuance of shares                                         $ 1,525,000     $ 0                  
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction             $ 4,500,000                                                    
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 275,000,000 275,000,000                                     275,000,000 275,000,000       275,000,000   275,000,000 275,000,000        
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance                                         6,500,000                        
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock             $ 4,520,000                                                    
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 140,071,110 140,071,110                                     180,317,751 140,071,110       140,071,110   140,071,110 140,071,110        
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises                                                       $ 6,400,000 $ 6,300,000        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised           29,100,000                           29,100,000           29,100,000 14,999,998            
Series A Warrants [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)             25,000,000                                                    
Exercise of warrants                                                     3,300,000            
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights             $ 0.22                                                    
Number of stocks sold             1                                                    
Number of warrants issued             25,000,000                                                    
Exercise price of warrants             $ 0.22                                                    
Term of the warrants             2 years                                                    
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised                                                     3,300,000            
Series B Warrants [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)             25,000,000                                                    
Exercise of warrants                                                     6,600,000            
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights             $ 0.22                                                    
Number of stocks sold             1                                                    
Number of warrants issued             25,000,000                                                    
Exercise price of warrants             $ 0.22                                                    
Term of the warrants             7 years                                                    
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised                                                     6,600,000            
Common Stock                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)             2,450,000                                                    
Shares Issued, Price Per Share             $ 0.20     $ 0.90                                              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued                                   28,925,000     5,887,997             22,550,000   2,470,000      
Common Stock, Shares Authorized                                                               275,000,000  
Shares, Outstanding 140,071,000 140,071,000                                     180,318,000 140,071,000   24,152,000   140,071,000   140,071,000 140,071,000 20,152,000      
Number of stock issued on each unit of stock sold             1                                                    
Preferred Tracking Stock                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions                         1                                        
Shares exchanged for ownership interest                         29,990,000                                        
Noncontrolling Interest, Amount Represented by Preferred Stock                         $ 13,000,000                                        
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage                                         2.00%                        
Preferred Stock, Dividends Per Share, Declared                                         $ 0                        
Dividends Payable $ 871,000 $ 871,000                                     $ 937,000 $ 871,000       $ 871,000   $ 871,000 $ 871,000        
Preferred Stock [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares, Outstanding 6,000 6,000                                       6,000   6,000   6,000   6,000 6,000 10,000      
Warrant [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Number of stocks sold             2                                                    
Common Stock and Warrants [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares Issued, Price Per Share             $ 0.20                                                    
Preferred Tracking Stock                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares exchanged for ownership interest                         1                                        
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share                         $ 0.001                                        
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)                 6,300                                                
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized                   1,000,000                                              
Convertible Preferred Stock, Terms of Conversion                                         Each share of Series A Preferred was convertible into an amount of shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value of $1,000 by the conversion price in effect at such time. The original conversion price of $0.90 was adjusted to $0.20 upon the closing of the Company's public offering on October 29, 2019                        
Dividends Payable                                         $ 0                        
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share                   $ 0.001                                              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted                                                         3,987 2,223      
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 0 0                                     0 0       0   0 0        
Share Price                   $ 1,000                                              
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Maximum Common Stock Percentage                   48.00%                                              
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 5,785 5,785               1,000,000                     5,785 5,785       5,785   5,785 5,785        
Convertible Preferred Stock, Terms of Conversion                                         Each share of Series B Preferred was convertible into an amount of shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value of $1,000 by the conversion price in effect at such time. The original conversion price of $0.90 was adjusted to $0.20 upon the closing of the Company's public offering on October 29, 2019. See the section below entitled "Public Offering - October 29, 2019" for further information. The number of shares of common stock to be received was limited by the beneficial ownership limitation as defined in the certificate of designation. Subject to limited exceptions, a holder of Series B Preferred would not have the right to exercise any portion of its Series B Preferred if such holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own over 48% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise.                        
Dividends Payable                                         $ 0                        
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share                   $ 0.001                                              
Shares Issued, Price Per Share             $ 0.20     0.90                                              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted 5,785               5,785                                                
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 5,785 5,785                                     0 5,785       5,785   5,785 5,785        
Share Price                   $ 1,000                                              
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Maximum Common Stock Percentage               4.99%                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)             4,510                                                    
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized               1,000,000                                                  
Convertible Preferred Stock, Terms of Conversion                                         Each share of Series C Preferred was convertible into an amount of shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value of $1,000 by the conversion price of $0.20, subject to adjustment. The number of shares of common stock to be received was limited by the beneficial ownership limitation as defined in the certificate of designation. Subject to limited exceptions, a holder of Series C Preferred would not have the right to exercise any portion of its Series C Preferred if such holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own over 4.99% (or, upon election by a holder prior to the issuance of any Series C Preferred Shares, 9.99)% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise; provided, however, that upon prior notice to us, such holder may increase such limitation, provided that in no event will the limitation exceed 9.99% and any such increase would not be effective until the 61st day after such notice was delivered to the Company.                        
Dividends Payable               $ 0                                                  
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share               $ 0.001                                                  
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share               1,000                                                  
Shares Issued, Price Per Share               $ 0.20                                                  
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted             4,510                                                    
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 0 0                                     0 0       0   0 0        
Maximum ownership through conversion without prior notice, prior to the issuance of preferred shares               9.99%                                                  
Series C Preferred Shares, and Warrants [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares Issued, Price Per Share             $ 1,000                                                    
Underwritten offering                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock             $ 5,000,000                                                    
Eastern Share Purchase Agreements [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Term of agreement                 2 years         3 years                                      
Maximum Common Stock Percentage                     48.00% 38.00%         38.00%                                
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)                           650,000 650,000   650,000                                
Proceeds from exercise of warrants                                 $ 945,000                                
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions                                 350,000                                
Shares Issued, Price Per Share                                 $ 6.22                                
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues                           $ 4,043,000   $ 2,177,000                                  
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage                       40.00%                                          
Agreement term                 2 years         3 years                                      
Class Of Warrants Or Rights Exercised                               178,400                                  
Proceeds from Warrant Exercises                                 $ 945,000                                
iBio CDMO LLC                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares exchanged for ownership interest                         1                                        
Eastern Affiliate                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)                                 650,000                                
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage                     40.00%                                            
Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC [Member]                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock                                           $ 18,440,000                      
Preferred Tracking Stock                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues                         $ 13,000,000                                        
UBS Securities, LLC ("UBS")                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares) 2,360,000 17,420,000                                     10,410,000                        
Cost for issuance of shares   $ 1,270,000                                                              
Commission rate     3.00%                                                            
Reimbursement of fees and disbursements     $ 50,000                                                            
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction     $ 72,000,000                                                            
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock $ 5,550,000 $ 37,840,000                                     $ 26,850,000                        
iBio CMO                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares exchanged for ownership interest                         29,990,000                                        
Noncontrolling Interest, Amount Represented by Preferred Stock                                 $ 15,000,000                                
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent                         99.99%                                       100.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners                                 70.00%       30.00%                        
iBio CMO | Preferred Tracking Stock                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Acquisition Of Equity Interest, Units Receivable Per Preferred Share                                         29,990,000                        
iBio CMO | Preferred Tracking Stock | Scenario Two                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Shares exchanged for ownership interest                         29,990,000                                        
iBio CMO | Eastern Affiliate                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners                         0.01%               70.00%                        
Preferred Tracking Stock                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues                         $ 13,000,000                                        
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion                         29,990,000                                        
Lincoln Park 2020 Purchase Agreement                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Term of agreement         36 months                                                        
Maximum obligation under each Regular Purchase         $ 5,000,000                                                        
Floor price         $ 0.20                                                        
Maximum Common Stock Percentage         19.99%                                                        
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)       1,000,000 815,827                           2,673,000     16,800,000     19,470,000                
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share         $ 0.001                                                        
Shares Issued, Price Per Share       $ 1.09                                                          
Maximum ownership through conversion without prior notice         9.99%                                                        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues       $ 1,100,000                                                          
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock                                     $ 6,790,000           $ 25,230,000                
Aggregate Common Stock Purchased         $ 50,000,000                                                        
Agreement term         36 months                                                        
Sale Of Stock Number Of Shares Offered For Sale         1,000,000                                                        
Linco ln Park May 2020 Purchase Agreement | Securities and Exchange Commission                                                                  
Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]                                                                  
Issuance of common stock to underwriters (in shares)       1,000,000                                                          
Shares Issued, Price Per Share       $ 1.09                                                          
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues       $ 1,090,000