XML 45 R34.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.21.1

Note 8 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Sep. 29, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 25, 2020 | Sep. 24, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Jan. 21, 2020 | Jun. 19, 2019 USD ($) shares | Apr. 30, 2019 | Apr. 26, 2019 USD ($) shares | Feb. 26, 2019 USD ($) | Feb. 25, 2019 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2020 shares | Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($) shares | Jul. 31, 2019 USD ($) shares | Feb. 28, 2019 shares | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2020 $ / shares shares | Jun. 26, 2020 $ / shares shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100 | 2,486 |  |
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Gross | $ |  |  | $ 12,800,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity, Total | $ |  |  | $ 11,200,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Common Stock Securities Called by Each Unit (in shares) | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Liability Conversion to Equity, Amount | $ | $ 1,500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Liability Conversion to Equity, Conversion Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Cancellation of Accrued Compensation (in shares) | 300,001 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities (in shares) | 177,626 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 26,581 | 162 |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 36,902 |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 110.00% |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10 years |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 years |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1.12 |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 602,000 | 0 |  |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 655,510 |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3,600,337 |
Prepaid Expense, Value of Stock Issued for Services During Period | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 48,667 |  |  |
Expense Related To Consulting And Investment Banking Agreements [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 45,733 | $ 223,080 |  |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 18,730 | $ 104,420 |  |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 years 328 days |  |  |
Stock Incentive Plan 2020 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000,000 |  |  |
Conversion from Convertible Debentures to Conversion Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Principal and Interest, Amount | $ | $ 1,214,667 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class Of Warrant Or Right, Issued During Period (in shares) |  |  | 2,560,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion Warrants [Member] | Conversion from Convertible Debentures to Conversion Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Warrants or Options Issued (in shares) | 303,668 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Unit Warrant [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right (in shares) |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  | $ 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year) |  |  | 5 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Pre-Funded Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right (in shares) | 1 |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.01 |  | $ 0.01 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0.01 |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) | 250,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 126,042 |
Pre-Funded Warrants [Member] | Conversion from Convertible Debentures to Conversion Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Warrants or Options Issued (in shares) | 126,042 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Representative Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  | $ 5.50 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 5.5 |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year) |  |  | 3 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) | 128,000 |  | 128,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Period for Warrants or Rights Exercisable (Day) |  |  | 180 days |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 128,000 |
Management Warrant [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) | 300,001 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Warrants Called by Each Unit (in shares) | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Series I Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 5 |  | $ 5 |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Warrants Exercised (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 29,755 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 62,626 |  | 62,626 |
June 2020 Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 5 | $ 10
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 years
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 120,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 120,000 |
Unit Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right (in shares) | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year) | 5 years |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) | 2,560,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reverse Stock Split [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio |  | 20 |  | 2,000 |  | 500 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Series G Convertible Preferred Stock and Related Warrants [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Convertible Preferred Stock and Related Warrants, Authorized (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock and Related Warrants, Maximum | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 250,000 | $ 1,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Convertible Preferred Stock and Related Warrants Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  | 500 |  | 500 |  |  |  |  |  | 500 |  |  |  |
Series G Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock and Related Warrants, Maximum | $ |  |  |  |  | $ 500,000 |  | $ 500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Capital Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares) |  |  | 2,560,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  | $ 5 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock Into Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 587 |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 |  |
Conversion of Series C Preferred Stock Into Series F Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,563 |  |
Conversion of Series E Preferred Stock Into Series F Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,200 |  |
Conversion of Series F Preferred Stock Into Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 507 |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 9 |  |
Conversion from Series F Preferred Stock to Series H Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2,256 |  |
Conversion of Series H Preferred Stock Into Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,686 | 1,570 |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 469,697 | 14,808 |  |
Conversion of Series I Preferred Stock Into Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 700 |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 204,371 |  |  |
Conversion of Series J Preferred Stock into Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 300 |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 42,723 |  |  |
Conversion of Series H, Series I, and Series J Preferred Stock into Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 716,790 | 14,819 |  |
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 100 | 100 |  |
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price1 (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 7,000,000 |  |  |
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Series E Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Series F Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Number of Series C and Series E Preferred Stock Exchanged for Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2,763 |  |  |  |
Series G Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,000 |  | 0 |  |  |
Series H Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 1,686 |  |
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3,256 |  |  |  |  |
Series I Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,000 |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 700 |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 700 |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 700,000 |  |  |  |  |
Series J Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 300 |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock | $ |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 300,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Capital Units Tranche One [Member] | Capital Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares) |  |  | 2,310,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Common Stock Securities Called by Each Unit (in shares) |  |  | 1 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Capital Units Tranche Two [Member] | Capital Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares) |  |  | 250,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Units Including Pre-Funded Warrants [Member] | Capital Units [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares |  |  | $ 4.99 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

X
- Definition The number of warrants or rights issued during period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ClassOfWarrantOrRightIssuedDuringPeriod
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The period of time for warrants to be exercisable. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ClassOfWarrantOrRightPeriodForWarrantsOrRightsExercisable
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Represents number of convertible preferred stock and related warrants authorized for issuance. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ConvertiblePreferredStockAndRelatedWarrantsAuthorized
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Represents number of convertible preferred stock and related warrants issued during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ConvertiblePreferredStockAndRelatedWarrantsIssued
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Conversion price related to convertible preferred stock. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ConvertiblePreferredStockConversionPrice1
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition The value of the financial instrument(s) that the original debt and interest is being converted into in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_DebtConversionConvertedInstrumentPrincipalAndInterestAmount
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The amount of deferred compensation liability being converted into equity in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_DeferredCompensationLiabilityConversionToEquityAmount
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The price per share for the conversion of deferred compensation liability to equity. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_DeferredCompensationLiabilityConversionToEquityConversionPrice
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Number of common stock securities into which each unit may be converted. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_NumberOfCommonStockSecuritiesCalledByEachUnit
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Represents number of series C and series E preferred stock exchanged for series F convertible preferred stock. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_NumberOfSeriesCAndSeriesEPreferredStockExchangedForSeriesFConvertiblePreferredStock
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Number of warrants into which each unit may be converted. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_NumberOfWarrantsCalledByEachUnit
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Represents the value of stock issued for services during period recorded as prepaid expense. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_PrepaidExpenseValueOfStockIssuedForServicesDuringPeriod
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Represents the maximum amount of proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock and related warrants during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfConvertiblePreferredStockAndRelatedWarrantsMaximum
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The gross cash inflow from the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, treasury stock, stock options, and other types of equity. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquityGross
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Number of new stock issued during the period for the cancellation of accrued compensation. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesCancellationOfAccruedCompensation
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Number of new shares of common stock issued during the period upon exercise of warrants. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | govx_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesWarrantsExercised
Namespace Prefix: | govx_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of expense for award under share-based payment arrangement. Excludes amount capitalized. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5047-113901 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB Topic 14.F) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=115993241&loc=d3e301413-122809 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (h)(1)(i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_AllocatedShareBasedCompensationExpense
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Exercise price per share or per unit of warrants or rights outstanding. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109259400&loc=d3e21475-112644 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Number of securities into which each warrant or right may be converted. For example, but not limited to, each warrant may be converted into two shares. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByEachWarrantOrRight
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Number of securities into which the class of warrant or right may be converted. For example, but not limited to, 500,000 warrants may be converted into 1,000,000 shares. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109259400&loc=d3e21475-112644 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Number of warrants or rights outstanding. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightOutstanding
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.29) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition The number of shares converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4313-108586 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4304-108586 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4332-108586 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockSharesConverted1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The number of new shares issued in the conversion of stock in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4332-108586 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4313-108586 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4304-108586 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockSharesIssued1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The number of warrants issued in exchange for the original debt being converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4304-108586 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121583591&loc=d3e4332-108586 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtConversionConvertedInstrumentWarrantsOrOptionsIssued1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of cost not yet recognized for nonvested award under share-based payment arrangement. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognized
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Weighted-average period over which cost not yet recognized is expected to be recognized for award under share-based payment arrangement, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognizedPeriodForRecognition1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(28)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(28)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(28)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 14 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3255-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfPreferredStockAndPreferenceStock
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The cash inflow from the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, treasury stock, stock options, and other types of equity. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 14 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=121586364&loc=d3e3255-108585 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOrSaleOfEquity
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Period over which grantee's right to exercise award under share-based payment arrangement is no longer contingent on satisfaction of service or performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, combination of market, performance or service condition. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardAwardVestingPeriod1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (d)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120381028&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardExpirationPeriod
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Purchase price of common stock expressed as a percentage of its fair value. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardPurchasePriceOfCommonStockPercent
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Per share or per unit amount of equity securities issued. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_SharesIssuedPricePerShare
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:perShareItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the conversion of convertible securities. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120397183&loc=d3e187085-122770 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.29-30) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 3 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109259400&loc=d3e21475-112644 Reference 4: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109259400&loc=d3e21463-112644 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesConversionOfConvertibleSecurities
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Number of shares issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Number of shares includes, but is not limited to, shares issued for services contributed by vendors and founders. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesIssuedForServices
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Number of new stock issued during the period. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(29)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109259400&loc=d3e21463-112644 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.3-04) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120397183&loc=d3e187085-122770 Reference 4: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(28)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesNewIssues
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Ratio applied to the conversion of stock split, for example but not limited to, one share converted to two or two shares converted to one. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 505 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 4 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 4.C) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120397183&loc=d3e187143-122770 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteStockSplitConversionRatio1
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:pureItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Period between issuance and expiration of outstanding warrant and right embodying unconditional obligation requiring redemption by transferring asset at specified or determinable date or upon event certain to occur, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 820 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (bbb)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=117815213&loc=d3e19207-110258 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_WarrantsAndRightsOutstandingTerm
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_NatureOfExpenseAxis=govx_ExpenseRelatedToConsultingAndInvestmentBankingAgreementsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis=us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_PlanNameAxis=govx_StockIncentivePlan2020Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtConversionByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionFromConvertibleDebenturesToConversionUnitsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_ConversionWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_UnitWarrantMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_PreFundedWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_RepresentativeWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_ManagementWarrantMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_SeriesIWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_June2020WarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis=govx_UnitWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_NonmonetaryTransactionTypeAxis=govx_ReverseStockSplitMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis=govx_SeriesGConvertiblePreferredStockAndRelatedWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis=govx_SeriesGConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis=us-gaap_CapitalUnitsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesCPreferredStockIntoCommonStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesCPreferredStockIntoSeriesFPreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesEPreferredStockIntoSeriesFPreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesFPreferredStockIntoCommonStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionFromSeriesFPreferredStockToSeriesHPreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesHPreferredStockIntoCommonStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesIPreferredStockIntoCommonStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesJPreferredStockIntoCommonStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_ConversionOfStockByUniqueDescriptionAxis=govx_ConversionOfSeriesHSeriesIAndSeriesJPreferredStockIntoCommonStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesBConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesCConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesEConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesFConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesGConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesHConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesIConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_SeriesJConvertiblePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_CapitalUnitsTrancheOneMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_CapitalUnitsTrancheTwoMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=govx_UnitsIncludingPrefundedWarrantsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |