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SurgePays Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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BARTLETT, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG) (“SurgePays” or the “Company”), a technology and telecom company focused on the underbanked and underserved, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Management Commentary

Chairman and CEO Brian Cox commented on the quarter’s results, “The second quarter of 2024 begins a transition phase for SurgePays.  ACP funding has run out and there is no guarantee it will return.  Fortunately, in the first quarter we shored up our balance sheet and began implementing growth initiatives outside of the ACP program to continue to pursue our strategic goal of being one of the country’s largest providers of prepaid wireless and underbanked financial technology services.

“Second quarter sales of $15.1 million were about as expected, but were well below the first quarter 2024 revenues of $31.4 million and the year ago second quarter 2023 revenues of $35.9 million due to the ending of the government’s ACP funding in mid-May, which we knew was coming.  Both the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2023 had full ACP funding.

“Gross profits in the 2024 second quarter were a loss of ($3.4) million compared to a profit of $10.0 million in the year ago quarter as the original ACP funding ran out mid-quarter. Additionally, we made the strategic decision to have our balance sheet take on the funding to maintain continuity within our subscriber base for three main reasons: 

Congress could renew the ACP program at any time, and if we terminated service, we would have to go out and re-acquire customers from a standing start, which would cost tens of millions of dollars.If Congress delayed or didn’t fund the program, we had plan B to acquire a company with licenses to provide a similar wireless subsidy and offer our subscribers the option to remain on a free monthly plan subsidized by a sister program. This is in conjunction with incentivizing customers to switch to LinkUp Mobile, our non-subsidized prepaid wireless brand. We know how critical broadband service is in everybody’s life, and we believe it was simply the right thing to do. 

“We are in a transition phase and are looking to get back to generating positive free cash flow by the end of this year through the following initiatives:

Continue to grow our ACP revenue stream should Congress begin funding it again.Offer our ACP subscriber base a free monthly service plan utilizing the Lifeline program while enticing customers with a cost-saving LinkUp Mobile prepaid wireless plan.Scaling up our third-party wholesale transactions for other prepaid wireless company payments at convenience stores. We believe this initiative is necessary because it is a relationship gateway product for LinkUp Mobile activations and subscriber growth.Expand our offerings outside of wireless.  For instance, we recently launched our ClearLine customer engagement platform for convenience stores at last month’s RetailNOW Conference in Las Vegas.Expand product and service offerings to the same nationwide network of convenience stores we are building by exploring and executing prospective partnering or product distribution opportunities.Identify unique market opportunities that represent potential positive short-term cash flow.

“As we said last quarter, we knew that the ACP funding could run out, and we are not waiting around for Congress to provide additional funding. Many initiatives are underway to expand SurgePays’s footprint among the underbanked and underserved, who remain our key customers. We recognize that the expiration of ACP funding has adversely impacted our business and stock price. Therefore, we feel it’s an opportune time to announce a corporate stock buyback so our long-term investors know our interests are aligned. Until December 31, 2024, we will implement a buyback of up to $5 million (the “Maximum Amount”) of SurgePays common stock in the open market. Repurchases may be made from time to time at management’s discretion. The program will end upon the earlier of 6 months after the commencement of the program or the date upon which the Maximum Amount has been purchased and can be discontinued at any time. No shares have been repurchased under the program to date. There can be no assurance as to the timing or number of shares of any repurchases.”

Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call

SurgePays management will host a webcast at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT to discuss these results. The live webcast of the call can be accessed on the company’s investor relations website at ir.surgepays.com, or by registering at the following link: Second Quarter Financial Results Call. 

Telephone access to the call will be available at 877-545-0320 (in the U.S.) or by dialing 973-528-0002 (outside the U.S.). Participant access code is 650138.

A telephone replay will be available approximately one hour following completion of the call until August 27, 2024. To access the replay, please dial 877-481-4010 (in the U.S.) or 919-882-2331 (outside the U.S.). Replay passcode is 51057.

Share Repurchase Authorization

As indicated above, SurgePays’s board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $5 million of common stock through the open market until December 31, 2024.

About SurgePays, Inc.

SurgePays, Inc. is a technology and telecom company focused on the underbanked and underserved communities. SurgePays’ technology-layered platform empowers clerks at over 8,000 convenience stores to provide a suite of prepaid wireless and financial products to underbanked customers. SurgePays prepaid wireless companies provide services to over 250,000 low-income subscribers nationwide. The company ranks as the 345th fastest-growing tech company in North America according to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Please visit SurgePays.com for more information.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes express or implied statements that are not historical facts and are considered forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance and may contain projections of our future results of operations or of our financial information or state other forward-looking information. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “attempting,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements such as regarding our market potential along with the statements under the heading Management Commentary are reasonable, these statements relate to future events or our future operational or financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements including but not limited to, our plans to expand our prepaid wireless company and the stock buyback program,  our ability to retain our subscribers on a free monthly plan subsidized by a sister program, our ability to obtain a company that has the license to subsidize our subscribers through a sister program and our expanded service and offerings. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control, including, without limitation, whether the ACP is funded again, our ability to obtain a company that has the license to subsidize our subscribers through a sister program, statements about our future financial performance, including our revenue, cash flows, costs of revenue and operating expenses; our anticipated growth; and our predictions about our industry. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update, and expressly disclaim the obligation to update, any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

 SurgePays, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

30-Jun-24

31-Dec-23

(Unaudited)

Assets

Current Assets

Cash

$

38,434,580

$

14,622,060

Accounts receivable – net

1,412,177

9,536,074

Inventory

8,363,434

9,046,594

Prepaids and other

507,927

161,933

Total Current Assets

48,718,118

33,366,661

Property and equipment – net

221,075

361,841

Other Assets

Note receivable

176,851

176,851

Intangibles – net

1,799,716

2,126,470

Internal use software development costs – net

428,010

539,424

Goodwill

4,166,782

1,666,782

Investment in CenterCom

498,273

464,409

Operating lease – right of use asset – net

396,475

387,869

Deferred income taxes – net

–

2,835,000

Total Other Assets

7,466,107

8,196,805

Total Assets

$

56,405,300

$

41,925,307

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

4,297,557

$

6,439,120

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party

499,853

1,048,224

Accrued income taxes payable

100,000

570,000

Deferred revenue

–

20,000

Operating lease liability

96,332

43,137

Note payable – related party

1,606,654

4,584,563

Total Current Liabilities

6,600,396

12,705,044

Long Term Liabilities

Note payable – related party

2,730,796

–

Notes payable – SBA government

474,758

460,523

Operating lease liability

317,470

356,276

Total Long Term Liabilities

3,523,024

816,799

Total Liabilities

10,123,420

13,521,843

Stockholders’ Equity

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized 19,431,549 and 14,403,261 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

19,435

14,404

Additional paid-in capital

72,967,169

43,421,019

Accumulated deficit

(26,827,373

(15,186,203

Stockholders’ equity

46,159,231

28,249,220

Non-controlling interest

122,649

154,244

Total Stockholders’ Equity

46,281,880

28,403,464

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

56,405,300

$

41,925,307

 

SurgePays, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues

$

15,085,699

$

35,886,433

$

46,514,834

$

70,662,876

Costs and expenses

Cost of revenues

18,528,774

25,860,705

41,775,243

52,942,665

General and administrative expenses

7,432,978

3,823,227

13,863,783

6,812,648

Total costs and expenses

25,961,752

29,683,932

55,639,026

59,755,313

Income (loss) from operations

(10,876,053)

6,202,501

(9,124,192)

10,907,563

Other income (expense)

Interest expense

(116,722)

(156,267)

(249,305)

(348,593

Other income

636,868

–

636,868

–

Gain on investment in CenterCom

17,711

10,713

33,864

43,742

Total other income (expense) – net

537,857

(145,554)

421,427

(304,851

Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes

(10,338,196)

6,056,947

(8,702,765)

10,602,712

Provision for income tax benefit (expense)

(2,547,000)

–

(2,970,000)

–

Net income (loss) including non-controlling interest

(12,885,196)

6,056,947

(11,672,765)

10,602,712

Non-controlling interest

(19,431)

90,955

(31,595)

90,379

Net income (loss) available to common stockholders

$

(12,865,765)

$

5,965,992

$

(11,641,170)

$

10,512,333

Earnings per share – attributable to common stockholders

Basic

$

(0.66)

$

0.42

$

(0.63)

$

0.74

Diluted

$

(0.66)

$

0.4

$

(0.63)

$

0.71

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – attributable to common stockholders

Basic

19,431,549

14,191,083

18,562,416

14,154,163

Diluted

19,431,549

15,076,466

18,562,416

14,811,785

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

SurgePays, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

Common Stock

Additional

Accumulated

Non-Controlling

Total

Paid-in

Stockholders’

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Interest

Equity

December 31, 2023

14,403,261

$

14,404

$

43,421,019

$

(15,186,203)

$

154,244

$

28,403,464

Stock issued for cash

3,080,356

3,081

17,246,913

–

–

17,249,994

Cash paid as direct offering costs

–

–

(1,395,000)

–

–

(1,395,000

Exercise of warrants – cash

1,860,308

1,861

8,797,396

–

–

8,799,257

Exercise of warrants – cashless

40,238

41

(41)

–

–

–

Stock issued for services

47,386

48

411,692

–

–

411,740

Recognition of stock based compensation – unvested shares – related parties

–

–

1,497,417

–

–

1,497,417

Recognition of stock-based compensation – related party

–

–

6,196

–

–

6,196

Non-controlling interest

–

–

–

–

(12,164)

(12,164

Net income

–

–

–

1,224,595

–

1,224,595

March 31, 2024

19,431,549

19,435

69,985,592

(13,961,608)

142,080

56,185,499

Recognition of stock based compensation – unvested shares – related parties

–

–

2,981,577

–

–

2,981,577

Non-controlling interest

–

–

–

–

(19,431)

(19,431

Net loss

–

–

–

(12,865,765)

–

(12,865,765

June 30, 2024

19,431,549

$

19,435

$

72,967,169

$

(26,827,373)

$

122,649

$

46,281,880

SurgePays, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

Common Stock

Additional

Accumulated

Non-Controlling

Total

Paid-in

Stockholders’

Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Interest

Equity

December 31, 2022

14,116,832

$

14,117

$

40,780,707

$

(35,804,106)

$

127,535

$

5,118,253

Stock issued for services

60,082

60

307,398

–

–

307,458

Recognition of stock based compensation – stock options

–

–

9,294

–

–

9,294

Non-controlling interest

–

–

–

–

(576)

(576

Net income

–

–

–

4,546,341

–

4,546,341

March 31, 2023

14,176,914

14,177

41,097,399

(31,257,765)

126,959

9,980,770

Stock issued for services

64,927

65

311,121

–

–

311,186

Recognition of stock based compensation – stock options

–

–

9,294

–

–

9,294

Exercise of warrants for cash

43,814

44

207,196

–

–

207,240

Non-controlling interest

–

–

–

–

90,955

90,955

Net income

–

–

–

5,965,992

–

5,965,992

June 30, 2023

14,285,655

$

14,286

$

41,625,010

$

(25,291,773)

$

217,914

$

16,565,437

 

SurgePays, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2024

2023

Operating activities

Net income (loss) – including non-controlling interest

$

(11,672,765)

$

10,602,712

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operations

Depreciation and amortization

467,520

467,519

Amortization of right-of-use assets

46,995

21,494

Amortization of internal use software development costs

111,414

64,530

Stock issued for services

411,740

618,644

Recognition of stock based compensation – unvested shares – related parties

4,478,994

–

Recognition of share based compensation – options – related party

6,196

18,588

Interest expense adjustment – SBA loans

19,750

–

Right-of-use asset lease payment adjustment true up

(97,346)

–

Gain on equity method investment – CenterCom

(33,864)

(43,742

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(Increase) decrease in

Accounts receivable

8,123,897

(1,059,014

Inventory

683,160

(6,900,674

Prepaids and other

(345,994)

(56,131

Deferred income taxes – net

2,835,000

–

Increase (decrease) in

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(4,641,563)

(1,351,218

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party

(49,380)

(270,665

Accrued income taxes payable

(470,000)

–

Installment sale liability – net

–

(1,668,744

Deferred revenue

(20,000)

(199,910

Operating lease liability

56,134

(19,329

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

(90,112)

224,060

Investing activities

Capitalized internal use software development costs

–

(281,304

Net cash used in investing activities

–

(281,304

Financing activities

Proceeds from stock issued for cash

17,249,994

–

Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants

8,799,257

207,240

Cash paid as direct offering costs

(1,395,000)

–

Repayments of loans – related party

(746,104)

(467,385

Repayments on notes payable

–

(1,520,954

Repayments on notes payable – SBA government

(5,515)

(9,213

Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities

23,902,632

(1,790,312

Net increase (decrease) in cash

23,812,520

(1,847,556

Cash – beginning of period

14,622,060

7,035,654

Cash – end of period

$

38,434,580

$

5,188,098

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

Cash paid for interest

$

259,765

$

209,840

Cash paid for income tax

$

–

$

–

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities

Reclassification of accrued interest – related party to note payable – related party

$

498,991

$

–

Exercise of warrants – cashless

$

41

$

–

Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new operating lease liability

$

98,638

$

–

Goodwill (ClearLine Mobile, Inc.)

$

2,500,000

$

–

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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Fox ESS Celebrates Strong Momentum with Integrated Solar Storage & Charging Solutions at Smart Energy 2026

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SYDNEY, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fox ESS, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, attended Smart Energy 2026 during 6-7 May as a platinum sponsor. At the event, Fox ESS showcased its next-generation approach to solar storage and EV charging solution, delivering a seamless, future-ready energy experience for homeowners and installers across Australia.

Integrated Solutions Tailored for Aussie Homes

At Smart Energy 2026, Fox ESS highlighted its storage-to-charging solution, designed to make everyday energy use more convenient for local residents. With performance-led products and proven market traction, Fox ESS is set to play its part in building a more resilient energy future for Australia.

Battery Systems

Fox ESS continues to build momentum in the battery market. Sunwiz, an Australian solar consultancy, recently reported that Fox ESS ranked No.1 in March for installation capacity. And the company also revealed it has installed more than 25,000 systems in April. During the exhibition, Sunwiz presented Fox ESS with an award, recognising the company as Top Solar Company for Fastest Growing Battery.

CQ7 V6+ High Voltage Battery (42kWh and above)
Building on Fox ESS’ proven strengths, compact design and high capacity, CQ7 V6+ is well suited to medium-sized households and ensure the free use of electricity and maximize the self-consumption.EQ4800 High Voltage Battery (28kWh)
A reliable choice for smaller households, designed for efficient day-to-day energy storage.

Alongside its battery range, Fox ESS showcased all-in-one systems, including Stackable AIO and EVO, designed to simplify installation while maintaining a high standard of design and presentation.

Inverters

Fox ESS offers a range of inverters to suit local requirements, supported by up to 200% PV oversizing and a 10-year product warranty.

Single-phase: H1‑G2 (3–6kW); KH series (7–10.5kW)Three-phase: H3 Smart (5–15kW); H3 Pro (15–29.9kW); H3 Plus (50–125kW)

EV Chargers

With EV adoption accelerating, Fox ESS also offers EV charging solutions with solar linkage, designed to work across its inverter portfolio. The chargers provide robust, smart energy management, including dynamic load balancing to help protect home circuits.

A Series (7.3kW / 11kW / 22kW): IP65 and IK08 protection, OCPP-compliant.L Series (7.3kW / 11kW): straightforward installation with multiple colour options.

Big Battery Still Takes Centre Stage

As the Cheaper Home Battery Program moves into a new phase under an updated rebate policy, interest in larger battery systems continues to grow, particularly as more households consider EV upgrades amid rising fuel costs. More EVs typically mean households need greater energy availability, making higher-capacity storage an increasingly attractive option.

Looking ahead, from 1 July 2026, the Australian Government’s Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) will provide eligible households with three hours of free daily electricity to align with peak solar generation. Households with larger batteries will be well placed to make the most of this opportunity.

Fox ESS is also working with local VPP partners, including Amber Electric and Origin Loop VPP, helping homeowners unlock maximum value while supporting greater grid stability.

Maimai Comes Alive at the Exhibition

Visitors to the Fox ESS stand experienced a full programme of brand activations across the event. Following the online announcement, Sydney served as Maimai’s first physical stop, bringing the community together for face-to-face engagement. Attendees queued to take photos with the brand’s friendly and recognisable mascot.

Long-Term Commitment to Australia

Fox ESS has opened two local offices in Melbourne and Sydney, with more than 30 dedicated specialists supporting local customer needs. The company is also looking to play a wider role in Australia’s energy transition.

Notably, Ian Thorpe made his first in-person appearance at Fox Night, where he presented partners with awards. At the event party, Fox ESS also hosted a battery installation challenge, featuring eight rounds of competition, with the final winners receiving a range of prizes.

“We’re delighted to see such a strong result following the rollout of local policy. With nearly 400,000 Australian households now installing batteries, Fox ESS has played a key role, but this is only the beginning. We’re committed to keeping momentum and helping make a smarter, more reliable energy future a reality for more homes.” said Brooks Richard Geng, APAC & Middle East Managing Director, Fox ESS.

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TELUS announces election of directors

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VANCOUVER, BC, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ – TELUS Corporation (TELUS) (TSX: T) (NYSE: TU) announced today that the nominees listed in TELUS’ 2026 information circular were elected as directors of TELUS. The detailed results of the vote for the election of directors held at TELUS’ annual meeting on May 8, 2026 (the Meeting) are set out below.

Each of the following 14 nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of TELUS:

Nominee

Votes For  

% Votes For  

Votes Withheld  

% Votes Withheld 

Raymond T. Chan

592,322,965

97.91

12,667,245

2.09

Hazel Claxton

599,400,953

99.08

5,589,256

0.92

Lisa De Wilde

583,361,107

96.42

21,629,103

3.58

Victor Dodig

593,352,117

98.08

11,638,092

1.92

Darren Entwistle

586,791,970

96.99

18,198,239

3.01

Thomas Flynn

596,684,564

98.63

8,305,646

1.37

Mary Jo Haddad

577,841,419

95.51

27,148,791

4.49

Martha Hall Findlay     

595,075,545

98.36

9,914,665

1.64

Christine Magee

597,282,615

98.73

7,707,595

1.27

John Manley

579,845,538

95.84

25,144,672

4.16

David Mowat

592,867,380

98.00

12,122,830

2.00

Marc Parent

577,961,748

95.53

27,028,461

4.47

Denise Pickett

596,211,746

98.55

8,778,464

1.45

W. Sean Willy

595,898,668

98.50

9,091,541

1.50

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the Meeting will be published shortly on telus.com/agm, and filed with the Canadian and U.S. securities regulators.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over $20 billion in annual revenue with more than 21 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. TELUS Health is enhancing approximately 170 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. TELUS Digital specializes in digital customer experiences and future-focused digital transformations that deliver value for their global clients. Guided by our enduring ‘give where we live’ philosophy, TELUS continues to invest in initiatives that support education, health and community well-being. In 2023, we launched the TELUS Student Bursary, which strives to ensure that every young person in Canada who wants a postsecondary education has the opportunity to pursue one. To date, the program has distributed over $6 million in bursaries to 2,000 students and counting. Since 2000, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $1.85 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs, including 2.5 million days of service–earning TELUS the distinction of the world’s most giving company.

For more information, visit telus.com or follow @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

For more information, please contact:

Jacinthe Beaulieu
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CTK BIO SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NGEN’S $62.7M ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INITIATIVE

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VANCOUVER, BC, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ – CTK Bio Canada today announced its selection as a participant in a Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)-supported advanced manufacturing project, part of a $62.7 million national initiative backing 14 high-impact projects across Canada.

The initiative, recently announced by NGen, represents one of Canada’s most significant investments in advanced manufacturing, supporting collaborations between leading industry and technology partners to accelerate commercialization and strengthen global competitiveness. NGen’s project selection process is highly competitive, prioritizing initiatives with strong technical innovation, commercialization potential, and industry impact.

CTK Bio will contribute to the project titled “Streamlining Cosmetics Packaging with AI Powered Materials Informatics,” which uses artificial intelligence to guide the formulation and validation of packaging materials, ensuring compatibility with cosmetic products while meeting performance and regulatory requirements.

ADVANCING AI-DRIVEN MATERIALS INNOVATION
Through this project, CTK Bio is advancing an AI-powered materials informatics approach that improves how packaging materials are formulated, validated, and scaled for cosmetic applications.

By shifting from traditional trial-and-error methods to predictive, data-driven formulation, CTK Bio aims to:

Increase the success rate of new material developmentReduce formulation and validation timelinesLower development costsAccelerate commercialization of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions

EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY
JK Park, CEO
“This project unlocks synergies between CTK Bio and CTK Clip, where we already have an established global presence in the cosmetics market. By combining advanced materials innovation with existing market access, we can accelerate the commercialization of next-generation packaging solutions.”

ABOUT CTK BIO
CTK Bio Canada is focused on advancing next-generation biomaterials and manufacturing technologies, developing innovative solutions that enable more efficient, sustainable, and scalable production across global industries.

ABOUT NGEN
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is the industry-led organization spearheading Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing. NGen brings together industry, academia, and technology partners to drive innovation, accelerate commercialization, and enhance Canada’s global competitiveness.

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For more information, visit www.ctkbio.com or call (604) 372-4200.

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