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Sparc Technologies launches a $2.5 million capital raise via a Share Purchase Plan and placement to fast-track commercial rollout of its graphene additive ecosparc® and support green hydrogen scale-up.

Sparc Technologies has secured commercial traction for its graphene additive ecosparc® with major coatings players AkzoNobel and Petro Vietnam Paint, launched a new additive range for electrostatic coatings, and marked six months of continuous operation at its green hydrogen pilot plant.

Sparc Technologies has unveiled SparcESTM, a graphene additive range designed for electrostatic and conductive coatings, aiming to disrupt a $1.65 billion market driven by data centres, semiconductors, and EV battery manufacturing.

Sparc Technologies secures its first international commercial partner as Petro Vietnam Paint commits to using ecosparc® in its PERAPHENE coatings range, targeting highly corrosive environments with improved anticorrosion performance.

Sparc Technologies Limited (ASX: SPN) attributes its recent share price increase and trading volume surge to Managing Director Nick O’Loughlin’s participation in a widely listened-to podcast, confirming no undisclosed material information and compliance with ASX Listing Rules.

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.