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HydroGraph and GEIC Expand Collaboration through Tier 1 Membership

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Executive Summary

  • HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. upgrades its collaboration with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at The University of Manchester from Tier 2 to Tier 1, establishing a dedicated laboratory and broader access to GEIC facilities.
  • The expanded partnership supports a commercial pipeline of >75 graphene‑enhanced projects across medical devices, composites, coatings, etc., and aligns with HydroGraph’s plan to scale production to full commercial capacity in 2026 (new reactors and Texas facility).
  • Deeper collaboration is expected to accelerate joint projects from lab validation to industrial trials and strengthen ties with strategic partners such as the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL).

Key Details

  • Tier Upgrade: HydroGraph moves from Tier 2 to Tier 1 membership in GEIC, granting dedicated laboratory space and expanded access to university resources.
  • Commercial Pipeline: Over 75 projects in development leveraging HydroGraph’s pristine graphene for applications in medical devices, composites, coatings, energy storage, printing, etc.
  • Production Scale‑up: Current output ~1 ton per month; plan to reach full commercial scale during 2026 as additional reactors come online and a new facility opens in Texas.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Enhanced collaboration with U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to explore North American opportunities.
  • Quotes:
  • James Baker, CEO of Graphene@Manchester: “We are thrilled that our partnership with HydroGraph is growing activities in the United States alongside the ARL… This demonstrates the power of the GEIC to leverage collaboration across our Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners.”
  • Kjirstin Breure, CEO of HydroGraph: “Elevating to Tier 1 is the natural next step. It provides deeper access to facilities and expertise, speeds up our innovation cycles, and supports closer collaboration with partners such as ARL.”

Notable Quotes

  • “Over the past two years as a Tier 2 member, our collaboration with the GEIC has helped turn promising ideas into real world applications and industrial trials. Elevating to Tier 1 is the natural next step.” – Kjirstin Breure, CEO, HydroGraph
  • “We are thrilled that our partnership with HydroGraph is growing activities in the United States alongside the ARL… This demonstrates the power of the GEIC to leverage collaboration across our Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners.” – James Baker, CEO, Graphene@Manchester
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