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Sparc Technologies has secured a $680,000 non-dilutive advance on its anticipated FY26 R&D tax refund, strengthening its cash flow as it accelerates commercialisation of its graphene additive ecosparc and green hydrogen ventures.

Sparc Technologies has formalised a collaboration with HydroGraph Clean Power to test and potentially commercialise graphene-enhanced additives for protective coatings, aiming to revolutionise corrosion protection.

Nanoveu Limited reported a dramatic revenue increase driven by its strategic acquisition of Embedded A.I. Systems, while losses widened as it invests heavily in semiconductor commercialisation. The company’s recent $7.5 million capital raise aims to fuel its next growth phase.

Alfabs Australia reported a 28% revenue rise to $55.6 million in H1 2026, but EBITDA fell due to a $2.8 million Dartbrook mine impact and softer engineering margins. The company is investing heavily in mining hire assets and pursuing a strategic acquisition to drive future growth.

Sparc Technologies and the Australian Institute for Machine Learning are developing AI-driven software to transform protective coatings corrosion assessment, promising faster, more accurate results for a global market of testing labs.

Sparc Technologies has marked a significant milestone with sustained hydrogen production at its pioneering pilot plant and secured key patents, while also achieving its first commercial sale of graphene additives.

Sparc Technologies has achieved a significant commercial milestone with its first sale of ecosparc®, a graphene-based additive for protective coatings, to an Asian coatings company following successful proof-of-concept testing.

Sparc Technologies teams up with Dulux Australia to apply their graphene-enhanced ecosparc® coating on the heritage-listed Cape Jaffa Lighthouse, marking a key step in commercialising advanced protective coatings.

Sparc Technologies has completed construction of a pioneering green hydrogen pilot plant and secured new patents, while its graphene additive trials show promising corrosion resistance results.

Sparc Technologies reported a narrower FY25 loss alongside progress in green hydrogen and graphene additive projects, supported by government grants and a successful capital raise.

Sparc Technologies reveals up to 60% corrosion reduction in graphene-enhanced water-based epoxy coatings, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable protective coatings innovation.

Alfabs Australia Limited reported a robust 76% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong mining contract deliveries and engineering demand, while boosting dividends and expanding operational capacity.